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SYRACUSE - Verizon Wireless Regional President John Palmer hosted a wirelesstechnology breakfast March 5 at the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce. Palmer presented the latest technology offerings for approximately 30 guests. The talk, entitled "The Promise of Wireless Technology," focused on currently available technology rather than Verizon's future offerings. The presentation opened with a video clip from Verizon Wireless's "Can you hear me now?" signal-tester commercials. Francis Catanzarite, wireless-applications consultant for Verizon's Syracuse office, downloaded the clips for Palmer's presentation using a wireless Internet connection.
"I want to talk about wireless today," Palmer said. "Everything here is available now."
Palmer brought the latest in Verizon Wireless telephones, including models with color-display screens and Internet access. Guests passed the phones during the presentation, testing features...