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CheckFree Holdings has announced plans to purchase TransPoint, an electronic billing and payment venture jointly owned by Microsoft, First Data, and Citibank. The acquisition is valued at approximately $1.16 billion, and will give CheckFree Holdings access to a larger number of companies for online bill paying. The deal is
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Four major industry teams have submitted their proposals for the Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) program, marking a significant step towards the eight-year, potentially $10 billion services contract. The competition is led by General Dynamics [GD], IBM [IBM], Electronic Data Systems [EDS], and Computer Sciences Corporation [CSC]. The NMCI aims
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Bryan Brady, 53, has been elected corporate vice president and controller of Computer Sciences Corporation's (CSC) Board of Directors, succeeding Scott M. Delanty. Brady brings over two decades of international finance experience to his new position, having previously worked with companies such as International Computers Ltd. (ICL) and
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Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) has been selected by the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) to provide system engineering and integration services for the Land Warrior system. The five-year contract, valued at $60 million, will enable CSC to continue its support to U.S. Army research and development projects at
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Prism Communication Services Inc., a subsidiary of Comdisco, Inc., has entered into a significant contract with Nortel Networks, a leading provider of telephony, data, and wireless solutions. According to the agreement, Prism will utilize Nortel Networks' next-generation optical networking equipment to enhance its high-speed Internet traffic infrastructure. The deployment
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AristaSoft Corporation, a leading provider of industry-focused application services, has partnered with DSLnetworks to offer secure nationwide DSL services to its customers. This partnership enables AristaSoft to provide a single-source solution for its customers' broadband connectivity needs, while also benefiting from DSLnetworks' fully functional broadband infrastructure and support
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The Asia-Pacific region experienced a remarkable turnaround in 1999, with the market growing 38% year-over-year and reaching 33.2 million units in the fourth quarter. Led by strong consumer demand and a 36% growth in the Japanese market, the region's growth was fueled by the recovery of small
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Dassault Systemes S.A. and Intergraph Corporation, two leading companies in the shipbuilding industry, have formed a strategic alliance to provide integrated solutions to the global shipbuilding industries. The companies plan to develop and offer a comprehensive set of shipbuilding applications covering ship engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, and life cycle processes
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Perot Systems Corporation has announced a partnership with Novell, Inc. to deliver directory-enabled Internet and network solutions to customers. The partnership will allow Perot Systems to offer its virtual private network (VPN) solution using Novell technology, enabling customers to securely access remote applications over the Internet. Key Takeaways: * Perot Systems
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CenterBeam, Inc., a provider of enterprise-level computing services to small businesses, has announced a $41 million second round of funding, bringing its total investment to over $60 million. Led by Dell Computer Corporation, a strategic partner and lead investor, the round also includes new investors Tangent Fund Management and Impact
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Companies such as Alibre Inc., Commerce One Inc., Data Return Corp., Dell Computer Corp., Getronics NV, Prologic Corp., PublicHost Corp. and Trilogy Corp. are leveraging the Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system as the cornerstone of their Business Internet solution. This strategic move enables them to provide customers with scalable, reliable,
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Hitachi Automotive Products Group has chosen DesignSpace software as its first-pass engineering simulation tool, marking a significant step towards mainstreaming engineering simulation in the design process. This collaboration aims to optimize product designs and internal processes, enhance efficiency, and reduce costs. Hitachi, a long-time ANSYS software user, will utilize both
