Internet services
Compaq Computer Corporation and CMGI, Inc. announced a comprehensive strategic alliance aimed at aggressively pursuing cooperative Internet-related business and market opportunities. As part of this agreement, CMGI acquired a majority stake in AltaVista, with Compaq becoming the largest outside shareholder in CMGI. This partnership is designed to provide the best
Internet services
In a strategic move aimed at expanding its capabilities, Ask Jeeves, a provider of natural-language question answering services, has entered into a partnership with USWeb/CKS, the world's largest Internet professional services firm. The alliance will enable USWeb/CKS to deliver the Ask Jeeves' Corporate Question Answering
Internet services
Novell, a network software maker, and America Online (AOL) have announced a partnership to integrate AOL's instant messaging service into Novell's business directory network. This move marks a significant expansion of AOL's presence in the corporate market, a segment that has been at the
Internet services
RealNetworks' RealJukebox has experienced a remarkable launch, with over 7 million unique users worldwide, 2.2 million of whom are in the US, as reported by Media Metrix in June. The platform has become the most popular digital music system, surpassing all other competitors with 22% more US home
Internet services
Austin-based internet health information site drkoop.com has agreed to a four-year deal with America Online (AOL), worth $89 million, to become the main health content supplier for 19 million AOL and CompuServe members. The deal grants drkoop access to AOL's 600-person sales force and positions the company
Internet services
Edgar Online Inc.'s stock skyrocketed 120 percent from its May introduction price of $9.50, leaving company executives puzzled about the reason behind the surge. The sudden increase occurred after Edgar announced plans to expand its content to include real-estate lease information, building on its existing service of
Internet services
The partnership between CMGI and Compaq, announced on June 29, 1999, aims to revolutionize the Internet PC market by combining Compaq's consumer PC leadership with CMGI's Internet network and enabling technologies. This alliance will enable both companies to aggressively pursue Internet-related business and market opportunities, providing
Internet services
AltaVista, a pioneering online media and commerce network, has introduced the AltaVista MicroPortal, a groundbreaking downloadable application that provides users with a personalized desktop window to premier AltaVista services. This innovative platform allows users to browse the web and use other desktop applications while maintaining a dynamic information window, offering
AOL Inc.
America Online Inc. has completed its $4.2 billion purchase of Netscape Communications Corporation, marking a significant development in the rapidly evolving world of Internet commerce. The acquisition is part of America Online's strategy to transform the Internet into a vast virtual mall, providing users with a seamless
AOL Inc.
The proposed purchase of Netscape Communications Corporation by America Online Inc. aims to secure a leading Internet brand and significantly expand its online audience. The $4 billion deal, if completed, would enable America Online to solidify its position as the premier Internet media company, leveraging its vast audience numbers to
Microsoft Corp.
The Microsoft Corporation argued in Federal court that the proposed acquisition of Netscape Communications Corporation by America Online undermines the Government's antitrust suit against the software giant. Microsoft claims that the deal demonstrates the health and vibrancy of the software industry, contradicting the Government's allegations of
Internet services
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&
