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Amazon.com has selected Microsoft Reader as the preferred format for its future e-Book store, under a strategic alliance announced at Seybold San Francisco/Publishing 2000. This partnership will enable consumers to purchase and download e-Book titles directly from Amazon.com and read them in Microsoft Reader format. The customized
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Robertson Stephens, a leading full-service investment bank, has initiated coverage on several companies in various sectors, including technology, gaming, and lodging. The bank's analysts have given their ratings and forecasts for these companies, citing factors such as their unique market positions, competitive advantages, and growth prospects. Key Takeaways:
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Loudcloud, Inc., a leading provider of Internet infrastructure services, announced a partnership with Work.com, a joint venture between Excite@Home and Dow Jones, to provide the foundation for Work.com's personalization service. Loudcloud's expertise in deploying, managing, and monitoring highly scalable infrastructure enabled Work.com
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As the world watched, MSNBC presented a comprehensive coverage of the 2000 US presidential elections, anchored by John Hockenberry and John Gibson. The broadcast featured a diverse range of guests, including Chuck Todd, Ramona Ripston, and Kamala Lopez, among others. In this article, we will delve into the key takeaways
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Intertainer, a broadband entertainment-on-demand network, has partnered with Akamai Technologies, a leading provider of global, high-performance services for content delivery, to enhance the streaming of large media files. The two companies will utilize Akamai's FreeFlow Streaming network to deliver high-quality, long-form programming to consumers' homes, leveraging the
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Former CNN anchor and executive, Lou Dobbs, will share his insights on the impact of the Internet on business as a keynote speaker at NCR PARTNERS 2000, a user conference for the company's data warehousing and CRM customers, prospects, partners, and employees. Dobbs, who is also the chairman
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Transplace.com, a new internet-based global logistics alliance, has selected Ariba and IBM to create and operate one of the world's largest transportation e-marketplaces. This partnership aims to streamline procurement processes, create efficiencies and cost savings for both member carriers and suppliers, and provide a solid technology foundation
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A New York federal judge's decision has significantly reduced MP3.com's potential liability in a copyright infringement lawsuit brought by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on behalf of major record labels. Although the judge had already ruled that MP3.com was liable for infringing
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Google, one of the fastest-growing search engines on the Web, has chosen Foundry Networks' high-performance network solution as its Web service infrastructure. Foundry's complete solution includes NetIron 800 Internet routers, BigIron 8000 Layer 3 switches, Packet Over SONET at OC12c speed, and ServerIron Internet traffic and content
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Phone.com, a leading provider of mobile internet software, applications, and services, has announced collaborative relationships with key internet content partners to enable a new class of location-based applications. This move reflects the company's commitment to advancing the wireless internet and providing developers with the tools necessary for
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Leading high-tech and business companies are shifting to online broadcasting of investor conference calls, increasing transparency and accessibility for investors. Presstek, Inc., Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., BSQUARE Corporation, Ashford.com, Inc., and ADAC Laboratories, Inc. have chosen Investor Broadcast Network to broadcast their quarterly results. This move allows investors to access real-time
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BestCalls.com, a leading Internet directory of investor events, has listed access information for earnings conference calls scheduled for six prominent technology companies. The calls are set to take place on Wednesday, July 19, and are available to individual investors. These calls, including those for Advanced Micro Devices, Qualcomm, and
