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In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Congress passed a $10 billion package to provide loan guarantees to struggling airlines. As a result, America West Holdings Corp. received conditional approval for $380 million in loan guarantees, which helped the airline avoid bankruptcy. However, not all companies are experiencing
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Microsoft has selected Viacore as a Premier Process Service Provider for integration solutions based on standards such as RosettaNet, cXML, xCBL, EDI, and BizTalk Framework standards, implemented on BizTalk Server 2000. This partnership will bring a comprehensive integration solution to market that is low-cost, standards-based, and versatile, enabling supply chain
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The African continent is poised to reap the benefits of participating in the growth of the digital economy through a partnership between technology giants Microsoft South Africa and Infobank Africa. The partnership aims to develop effective electronic business-to-business (eB2B) software solutions underpinned by Microsoft technology, enabling local companies to compete
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Microsoft has extended the testing period for NT 4.0 certification by two months, citing "scheduling difficulties caused by limited capacity at testing centers." The original deadline for NT 4.0 MCSE testing was to end at midnight on New Year's Eve, but it will now
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Microsoft has announced the release of the first beta of its Whistler Embedded operating system, designed for set-tops, Windows terminals, and point-of-sale kiosks. Whistler Embedded is a componentized operating system, allowing appliance and device makers to select features, similar to its predecessor NT Embedded 4.0. The beta release comes
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Oracle has launched a free ASP service called OracleAppsNet to host applications for its new 9i platform, allowing developers to build and deploy their apps without installing software on their own machines. This move is part of Oracle's strategy to become a developer service provider (DSP) and compete
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Wireless Knowledge, a joint company of Microsoft Corp. and QUALCOMM Inc., has partnered with Journeyx, a leading provider of Web-based workforce management solutions, to create wireless versions of Journeyx's workforce management applications. This co-marketing effort aims to enable mobile workers to access critical data on their mobile phones,
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Earnings.com, the leading network of financial events for individual and institutional investors, will be offering conference call webcasts, earnings estimates, and earnings releases for several major technology companies. Starting on Thursday, December 14th, 2000, Adobe, CMGI, Oracle, and Red Hat will be reporting their earnings, and Earnings.com will
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Oracle Corporation, the largest provider of software for e-business, has partnered with Covisint, a joint venture between DaimlerChrysler AG, Ford, and General Motors, to provide business-to-business (B2B) software for Covisint's marketplace. Under the agreement, Oracle will provide Covisint with the necessary software to support and manage B2B activities,
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MassHysteria Inc., a premier digital media infrastructure and solutions provider, showcased its innovative digital media applications at the Western Cable Show in Los Angeles and eSportsWorld in Atlanta. The company's new and innovative solutions were well-received by attendees at both shows, further reinforcing its leadership position in engaging
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Lions Gate Entertainment's CinemaNow, a leading distributor of independent feature films on demand over the Internet, has closed its series B round of funding. This round was led by Microsoft, with original Series A investors Blockbuster and Kipco also participating. Hunter Capital Group and executives of CinemaNow coordinated
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The 14th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers marked a significant milestone in Canada as Intel Corporation announced the launch of the Intel(R) Teach to the Future program. This program, part of a worldwide initiative, aims to address the barriers teachers face in effectively applying computer technology to improve student
