1.   But to give consumers more access to Apple products, the company decided to open its own stores and showcase its technology.

2.   For some corporate backers, the Olympics are a stage to showcase their technology and perhaps stimulate sales.

3.   Officials from Oracle, Macromedia, Microsoft and Apple showcased technology that wowed the partisan crowd.

4.   Far from abandoning the gas engine, automakers are showcasing new technologies at the Frankfurt auto show to boost fuel economy using just plain old gasoline.

5.   Hundreds of companies will be showcasing mobile technologies ranging from handheld computers to satellites.

6.   National Republicans showcased new technology Wednesday that will boost its presence on the Internet and possibly energize its activists.

7.   The port call also will provide an opportunity to showcase Canadian technology, the official said.

8.   They also expect the prestige project to showcase German technology and win orders from abroad for German industry.

9.   An exhibition showcasing new technologies that are of particular benefit to developing countries will run parallel to the conference.