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Actor Matthew Lillard, star of the new "Hackers" movie, has made a bold statement about the impact of computers on the younger generation. According to Lillard, computers have become the new rock 'n' roll, with kids rushing home after school to spend time online rather than
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Boston-based Fidelity Investments, the largest U.S. mutual fund company, has taken its electronic offerings to the next level by launching an investor centre on America Online (AOL). This new platform provides customers with personalized investment advice, an extensive library of investor information, and direct transaction facilities. With the aim
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ARI Network Services Inc. today reported revenue of $1.287 million for its third quarter ended April 30, 1995, marking a 14% increase from the same quarter last year. Notably, the company's net loss per share narrowed to (7 cents), compared to (16 cents) in the previous year&
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Price Waterhouse LLP recently unveiled InVision, a suite of commercial insurance applications designed to meet the needs of insurers in the commercial (property & casualty) and workers' compensation markets. InVision's WCIS(TM) and PCIS(TM) applications have been implemented at some of the country's largest
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America Online President and CEO Steve Case called on Microsoft to provide equal access to other online service providers, citing the need for a level playing field in the rapidly evolving online market. Case emphasized the importance of consumer choice, urging Microsoft to unbundle its MSN service from Windows 95
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America Online, Inc. (AOL) has launched MusicSpace, a cutting-edge music area on its Entertainment Channel, offering a wide range of multimedia content and information files on various music genres. The platform is designed to revolutionize the online music experience, with interactive features, multimedia effects, and real-time updates. MusicSpace brings together
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Newsweek and Virtual Communications, a San Francisco-based company, have announced the launch of "Virtual City", a new mass-market lifestyle magazine designed to make cyberspace accessible to everyone. The magazine will target active and prospective users of online and interactive services, providing advertisers with access to a technologically-savvy community
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CompuServe Incorporated is launching COMEDY CENTRAL, a new electronic online area and forum, allowing members to access the cable network's hilarious programming library, talent, and exclusive comedy material. This summer, CompuServe members will be able to create and exchange jokes, participate in polls, and watch video clips of
Database industry
Time Warner Inc.'s two major divisions, Time Warner Cable and Time Inc., are pioneering a revolutionary approach to delivering advanced on-line and Internet services for personal computers. By combining Time Warner Cable's high-speed data delivery capabilities with Time Inc.'s vast creative resources in news
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DateQ Information Network, Inc. reported a significant decline in revenues and net loss for 1994 compared to the previous year, attributing the decrease to lost business from customers and increased expenses. For the first quarter of 1995, the company experienced a further decline in revenues and net loss, primarily due
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State Street Bank, the nation's largest provider of pension plan and mutual fund services, has unveiled PrivateEdge, a groundbreaking investment management service designed for institutional investors. This innovative platform provides comprehensive accounting, financial reporting, and performance measurement for private market investments, including real estate, venture capital, and other
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The month of April 1995 saw positive total returns across various Standard & Poor's indexes, including the S&P 500, S&P/BARRA Value and Growth Indexes, S&P MidCap 400, and the new S&P SmallCap 600 Index. These indexes, which track the
