Anna Siqueira

Embratel has launched a family of new Internet/intranet products focused on all sizes of businesses and ISPs. The new services are IP Direto-Intranet and Business Dial, divided in Simple Internet, Virtual Dial and Office Dial. The goal is to add the remote dial-up access solutions needed by corporate users. IP Direto-Intranet offers IP connectivity supporting […]

The Agência Nacional de Telecomunicações (Anatel) main council extended the deadline of the public consultation for cable Internet access until October 4th. With the new deadline, Anatel expects the cable companies will be more helpful in the preparation of new Internet access regulations for service through the cable networks. The council members believe that collaboration […]

In an effort to attract people who are not yet using the Internet, PSINet has extended a free offer to woo potential customers online. PSINEt (PSIX) is giving away free Web access kits to consumers who buy any computer product at the Extra 24-hour supermarket in Morumbi, São Paulo. The offer will be extended for […]

Leading Brazilian Internet player Universo Online (UOL) has landed US$100 million in a private equity placement from a group of investors led by Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Private Equity. The company will use the funds to expand its presence within Brazil and to expand UOL’s operations throughout Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. “UOL […]

National Semiconductor Corp. recently demonstrated its set top boxes designed to access the Internet via a television. The company introduced the devices to access TV and the Net, based on its Orion platform. The new platform combines a wide variety of devices in hardware and software to make possible the access to information. Developed by […]

Brazilian Internet connectivity and networking company Cyclades Corp. has released a new suite of integrated access products targeted for companies and ISPs that use remote access over digital lines. The PR4000 Line offers a remote access server and digital modem integrated in a single unit. The product supports to up to 60 phone lines using […]

Interchange introduced its .SUPPLY time management solution this week through the graces of Compaq, as part of its showcase of Value Chain Alliance (VCA) products. Compaq dedicated its space at this week’s Comdex in Brazil to the VCA, so that VCA member companies could present solutions for different segments. Interchange presented its .SUPPLY solution, which […]

ZAZ, one of the biggest Internet access and content providers in Brazil, this week plans to launch ZAZ Corp, a new division that will offer complete Internet solutions for companies of all sizes. ZAZ Corp will be launched at Comdex’99, scheduled to take place between August 15 and 20 in Sao Paulo. The company will […]

Intel has released a new site on the Internet for Brazilian users of its WebOutfitter service. The new Web site was developed by Intel to offer online access to several exclusive services that use advanced audio-visual resources such as digital photography, 3D images, and high definition sound. The site has been operational in Brazil since […]

The lack of credibility regarding e-commerce and the large number of hackers inspired Brazil’s SGL Informática to include a feature that can generate bills as an alternative to credit card operations in their newly-released SGL Commerce. “With this new feature the user will be able to print, in his or her own printer, the bill […]

RealNetworks opened an office in Brazil last week and already has plans to localize the sites RealGuide, LiveConcerts and Film.com in Portuguese within the next 18 months. The company is currently in talks with Brazilian companies to launch sites with the Real brand in Brazil, according to Ricardo Cedale, RealNetwork’s general manager for Latin America. […]

PSINet will focus its efforts in Brazil on corporate market, Internet infrastructure and e-commerce development, and plans its next move in Latin America to be in Argentina. Although PSINet acquired three ISPs that focus on the home-based Internet user (Openlink, STI and Horizontes), its goal is to conquer the country’s corporate market and bring its […]