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Microsoft Corp. and Compaq Computer Corp. have announced a plan to offer more pre-installed services on Compaq Presario PCs, starting this summer. The partnership includes one-punch access to MSN Internet sign-up, MSN portals, Hotmail e-mail services, Search features, and MoneyCentral. The two companies will jointly market programs, service development, and
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Major Japanese corporations are outlining strategic plans for growth and cost cutting, while the government prepares to implement new standards for genetically modified food content. In addition, regional banks seek partnerships to enhance their competitiveness, and the country's household savings rate reveals a decline in 1999. Key Takeaways:
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Rainbow Technologies, a leading provider of security solutions for the Internet and eCommerce, welcomes the Chinese government's decision to allow Microsoft to market Windows 2000 software in China. This move positions Rainbow's joint venture, Rainbow-Goldensoft, to capitalize on the rapidly growing Chinese Internet market. With Windows
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COM2001.com, a leader in Internet and computer telephony products and services for businesses, has unveiled its InternetCOMMUNICATOR, a communications platform featuring advanced unified messaging. Designed to integrate seamlessly with next-generation IP Voice networks from leading carriers, the InternetCOMMUNICATOR is a reliable mission-critical and scalable platform for unified messaging and
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At Microsoft's Summit 2000, Emulex Corporation, a leading designer of high-performance network connectivity products, joined Microsoft, EMC, and other top technology industry leaders to showcase the new Microsoft Partner Solutions Center (MPSC). The MPSC is a unique facility that provides worldwide service providers access to a multi-vendor environment
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Microsoft, the world's biggest software company, is set to challenge Sony, Nintendo, and Sega in the $10 billion gaming console market with the launch of its X-Box console. The X-Box, a stripped-down PC with a PC-based chip and added graphics chips, internet capability, and a built-in DVD player,
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Microsoft's new Xbox console will combine the power of high-end gaming systems with the flexibility of personal computers, featuring hard drives, memory components, and microprocessors similar to those found in PCs. The device, expected to be unveiled at the Game Developers Conference, will also be Internet-compatible, allowing users
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Intersis has announced the shipment of VoiXX 2.5 Unified Messaging Software for Microsoft Exchange/Outlook, marking a significant milestone in the convergence of diverse messaging technologies. This latest version features a human-sounding text-to-speech engine and multilingual speech recognition, enabling users to interact with their Microsoft Outlook account or any
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Elron Electronic Industries Ltd., a multinational high technology holding company, has announced that its subsidiary, Elbit Ltd., is in advanced negotiations with Microsoft for the sale of Peach Networks Ltd. The negotiations are expected to result in a significant gain for Elbit, with a net income after tax estimated at
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In a major breakthrough in the server-based computing market, Netier Technologies, Inc. has announced a license agreement with Microsoft(R) (Nasdaq:MSFT) for its Windows(R) NT Embedded 4.0 operating system. This agreement enables Netier to design and develop innovative server-based computing solutions based on the Windows NT Embedded
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At the 2000 CeBIT conference in Austin, Texas, Inside Out Networks announced the Waveport USB-to-Wireless LAN Adapter, a groundbreaking solution for wireless network expansion. This innovative product facilitates seamless connectivity between devices, streamlining network management and eliminating the need for cabling. According to Stephen Popovich, company president and CEO, "
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At the end of a contentious antitrust trial, Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson remained unyielding in his stance against Microsoft, dismissing the company's defense by comparing it to the Standard Oil monopoly case in 1906. The trial reached its conclusion with both sides presenting their final arguments, with the
