Internet services
Companies like Ask Jeeves, Inc. and Cybex Computer Products Corporation have decided to broadcast their quarterly earnings conferences over the internet, a first for the industry at the time. This move allows investors to access and participate in these vital corporate events from the comfort of their own homes. The
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IBM and ADP have announced the launch of myautogarage.com, a web-based service that connects millions of motorists with auto dealers and manufacturers to simplify vehicle maintenance and management. This first-of-its-kind service enables users to schedule service appointments, access binding price quotes, and view service histories for their vehicles, all
AOL Inc.
Thomas Middelhoff, the chairman of Bertelsmann A.G., has announced his intention to step down from the board of America Online due to the proposed takeover of Time Warner. This move reflects the significant repercussions of the extraordinary deal on Bertelsmann, a joint venture partner with AOL in Europe and
Warner Media L.L.C.
AOL's acquisition of Time Warner at $165 billion is set to create a formidable new player in the online industry, casting a shadow over Microsoft's long-held dominance. Once Microsoft's arch-nemesis, AOL Time Warner promises to be as powerful, if not more so, in the
Warner Media L.L.C.
The proposed takeover of Time Warner by America Online is set to strengthen the company's position in the European market, where the Internet remains fragmented along national boundaries. Despite the Internet's borderless nature, American companies continue to dominate the European online market, with Yahoo, Microsoft, and
AOL Inc.
In a move to bridge the gap between traditional automobile manufacturing and the digital age, General Motors Corporation and Ford Motor Company have announced partnerships with America Online and Yahoo, two of the largest internet portal companies. The deals aim to facilitate communication and sales between car manufacturers and consumers.
Internet services
Microsoft Corporation and Internet Gold, an Israeli Internet service provider, are collaborating on the launch of a Hebrew-language version of the MSN Web portal, known as MSN Israel. The partnership, announced in October, has resulted in a significant spike in Internet Gold's stock price, with shares increasing by
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Hewlett-Packard China's (CHP) recent launch of its e-commerce sites, including www.e-sme.com.cn, is a significant step towards capturing the attention of the Chinese market. In cooperation with INT'L.com Asia's ChinaConnect Web authoring team, CHP aimed to create a platform that would
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AlphaTrade's subsidiary, NetStream Inc., has developed a product solution enabling all Internet networks to upgrade from the antiquated IPv4 standard to the new IPv6 standard. This upgrade is crucial as IPv4 is running out of IP addresses, causing problems for E-Commerce expansion and internet accessibility. NetStreamV6 solves this
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The partnership between Net2Phone and Switchboard aims to revolutionize the way people communicate over the internet. The collaboration will enable Switchboard's users to make phone calls anywhere in the world over the Internet, saving up to 95 percent on traditional long distance calls. The technology, known as Click2Talk,
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AltaVista Company, a leader in new media and commerce networks, is developing a real-time text and voice instant messaging service that will allow users to communicate seamlessly with others across different platforms, including AOL and MSN. The AltaVista Messenger, built on Tribal Voice's PowWow technology, will be released
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iBEAM Broadcasting, the leading provider of low-cost, high-quality, massively scalable Internet audio and video distribution, has announced an agreement with MSNBC.com to distribute live news feeds and archived video clips to broadband Internet users worldwide. This partnership will enable viewers around the globe to access MSNBC.com's
