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New Line Television and America Online have joined forces to develop "The Hub," a unique online channel for young adults. Scheduled to debut on America Online this summer, "The Hub" represents the first online service programmed like a demographically targeted television or cable channel, but with
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The joint venture between Bertelsmann AG and America Online aims to introduce next-generation online and Internet services in Europe, leveraging Bertelsmann's media expertise and America Online's innovative technology. Bernd Schiphorst has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the venture, bringing his experience in building
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The New York Times has announced the launch of a searchable database for its Sunday classified advertisements on America Online, starting this week. This new service enables readers to conduct customized searches using innovative high-speed search techniques and colorful graphics. Accessible via an icon on the main screen of @times,
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Triad Systems Corporation, a leading provider of information-management tools for the automotive aftermarket, has announced a major contract with Acklands Limited, a Canadian company. Under the agreement, Triad will provide its industry-standard databases of automotive aftermarket parts and labor rates to Acklands' 24 corporate-owned locations, 112 Bumper To Bumper
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NETCOM On-Line Communication Services Inc., the leading provider of direct Internet access, and Wave Technologies International Inc. have formed a strategic partnership to educate users about the Internet. Wave Technologies will incorporate NETCOM's NetCruiser Windows-based software environment as a user interface for its Internet training courses, distributing learning
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R.R. Donnelley Financial, an international printing and information management services unit of R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company, has introduced a new service called the Municipal Securities Disclosure Archive. This Internet-based document repository aims to optimize access to municipal securities information required under the November 1994 amendments to Rule
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In a move to strengthen its position in the on-line retail market, Apple's eWorld service has partnered with 1-800-FLOWERS & GIFTHOUSE to offer an extensive range of gifts for personal and business customers. This partnership brings an additional 10,000 products to eWorld's Marketplace building, catering
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IBM announced reduced prices for its dial access service to the Internet in the United States, Canada, and Australia, effective as of February 1. This move aims to increase accessibility and convenience for both new and existing customers. The new rates coincide with the launch of IBM Internet Connection for
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NETCOM On-Line Communication Services Inc., a leading provider of direct Internet access, has appointed David W. Garrison as its new president and chief operating officer. Garrison, who joins NETCOM from SkyTel, a division of Mobile Communications, brings extensive experience in growing companies in competitive communications arenas. NETCOM's chairman
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GENICOM Corporation has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Harris Adacom Network Services, Inc. (HANS) for approximately $36.0 million in annual revenues. The acquisition strengthens GENICOM's presence in the United States and Canada, expanding its market share and eliminating duplicative
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Dow Jones & Co. Inc. has made a strategic investment in IDD Enterprises L.P., a diversified financial publishing, database, software, and consulting company, expanding its presence in the financial industry. IDD's publications, including Investment Dealers' Digest, and its software and information products will continue to operate
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As the healthcare landscape becomes increasingly complex, the key to integrating all aspects lies in the effective use of information. Dr. Steven Kanner, founder of RTJ Medical Software, emphasizes the importance of information in today's healthcare system through his company's flagship products, Medical Master - The
