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The European Union's (EU) European Commission (EC) has approved the $48 billion merger between AT&T Corp. and Tele-Communications Inc. (TCI), citing minimal impact on EU competition. The EC's approval comes after a series of comments from companies such as America Online Inc. (AOL) expressing
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As the proposed merger between US cable MSO Tele-Communications Inc (TCI) and telecom operator AT&T faces scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), concerns are mounting about equal and open access to cable's high-speed data pipe. AT&T and TCI are resisting calls to "
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Excite, a global Internet media company, has partnered with RealNetworks, the leader in streaming media, to integrate Excite's Audio/Video Search into RealNetworks' new RealPlayer G2. This partnership will enable consumers to search for multimedia content directly from the RealPlayer, revolutionizing the way people access and experience
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RealNetworks Inc. announced several major offerings as part of its RealSystem G2 media delivery system in November 1998. This platform included the release of RealPlayer G2, a multimedia streaming search service with Excite Inc., and support for the Synchronized Multimedia Integration Language (SMIL). RealSystem G2 also enabled the delivery of
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AOL's willingness to challenge Microsoft Corp.'s dominance in the Internet browser market has sent its shares soaring, while those of Netscape Communication shot up by $10 to $39.25 on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The potential switch would mark a significant blow to Microsoft, which is
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AOL and Netscape Communications Corp are engaged in talks about a possible partnership, including the swapping out of Microsoft's Internet Explorer for Netscape's browser within the AOL service. This alliance would mark a significant shift in the online market, potentially giving Netscape and AOL a stronger
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GeoCities, a leading provider of website hosting and community services, and America Online, a pioneer in online services, have made significant moves to acquire new companies and enhance their presence in the rapidly growing Internet market. Both companies have announced separate deals to acquire technology providers that will help them
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America Online's (AOL) history is marked by lawsuits and vocal criticism from consumers, yet the company has managed to become synonymous with "Internet" for many American consumers. A new report from International Data Corporation (IDC) explores AOL's strategies for achieving market leadership and provides
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AOL's Digital City, a leading Internet online content network, has joined forces with Netscape Communications Corporation to offer local content and community guides on the Netscape Netcenter portal site. This strategic partnership significantly expands Digital City's distribution, making its local content from 50 US markets accessible
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The antitrust trial involving Microsoft, the U.S. Justice Department, and 20 states has highlighted the pivotal role America Online (AOL) played in the browser wars between Microsoft and Netscape Communications Corp. In crucial testimony, AOL senior Vice President David Colburn revealed that the company's decision to partner
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In a recent ranking published in Business Week, Dell Computer Corp emerged as the world's best-performing information technology company, surpassing other prominent tech giants. The companies were evaluated based on various criteria, including revenues, revenue growth, return on equity, total shareholder return, and profits. This achievement marks a
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Data Broadcasting Corporation, the leading provider of real-time financial market data to traders and individual investors, has partnered with online broker U.S. RICA Financial to offer its customers StockEdge Online and Signal Online at discounted rates. This partnership combines DBC's real-time financial data with U.S. RICA&
