Internet services
Compaq's Presario PCs have sparked a quiet revolution in the PC industry with the introduction of four extra keys for specific Internet-related functions. This innovative feature, known as Easy Internet Access Service, allows users to access preprogrammed sites with a simple touch of a button. Compaq has partnered
Information services
Apple's online service, eWorld, has launched eWorld Weather, a pioneering 24-hour weather forecasting system with hourly updates, exclusively available on eWorld. This new service provides detailed, accurate, and easy-to-understand weather forecasts for nearly 600 U.S. and over 1,000 international locations. eWorld Weather offers four choices for
Information services
TimesLink, the on-line service of the Los Angeles Times, is leaving the Prodigy network on December 31 to move to the Internet's World Wide Web for beta testing in early January. Before their departure, TimesLink will serve up holiday greetings to subscribers through a special promotional section on
Information services
Altra Energy Technologies L.L.C. has been formed through the combination of the electronic natural gas trading and information management subsidiaries of The Williams Companies, Inc. and Panhandle Eastern Corporation. The new entity will integrate the strengths of both companies' electronic trading system and energy information management systems,
Information services
Avert, Inc. has expanded the sales territory of Dawn Rankin, a dedicated sales representative, to include the Seattle and Tacoma areas. This decision follows the company's successful entry into the Portland market in January 1995 and increased demand for its products. Rankin, who has been with Avert since
Information services
UMI, a leading company in archiving and distributing information products and services, has signed an agreement with The Financial Times Group to offer Financial Times on UMI's pioneering online information system, ProQuest(R)Direct(TM). This partnership aims to provide users with immediate access to authoritative and accurate
Information services
The Continuum Company, Inc., a leading international consulting and computer services firm, has announced a comprehensive outsourcing agreement with Penncorp Financial Group, Inc., a major insurance holding company. Through this seven-year agreement, Continuum will provide information technology services to Penncorp using its proprietary software, expected to generate approximately $50 million
Information services
Reuters NewMedia Inc. and Time Warner Inc. have partnered to supply online news and news picture services to PATHFINDER, one of the most popular sites on the Internet World Wide Web. This agreement will provide TIME magazine's digital version, along with other powerful brands, to users of PATHFINDER.
Information services
Pope John Paul II's visit to the United States and United Nations marked a significant moment in history, with America Online (AOL) and ABC News collaborating to broadcast the world's first online mass to AOL's 3.5 million members. The event took place at
Information services
America Online, Inc. (AOL) has partnered with The Associated Press (AP) to offer a package of news photos and multimedia sports information to its 3.5 million subscribers. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the online news dissemination space, as AP's vast resources will now be available
Information services
The internet has become an invaluable resource for physicians, providing access to research data, journal articles, clinical trial information, and expert consultations. With the advent of the World Wide Web, navigating the internet has become significantly easier, especially for those with little to no experience. The internet is no longer
Information services
ABC Sports and America Online have announced a three-way partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to create the first official NFL online service, "Team NFL," exclusively available on AOL. The service will provide comprehensive information to fans during the regular season, playoffs, and the 1996 Pro Bowl
