Carol King

CompuServe Thursday released CompuServe 2000, an updated version of its online service. The upgrade features were dictated by customer input, according to Audrey Weil, general manager. “We listen carefully to members’ feedback when designing new software upgrades to fit the way they live their everyday lives,” she said. “Our members have asked for easier, more […]

Yahoo! has revised two online auction policies with the implementation of a monitoring program against “hate” materials and the addition of its first-ever listing fees. The monitoring program, which will employ human reviewers and software, was initiated after the site was publicly criticized for selling Nazi and Klu Klux Klan memorabilia. Items that came under […]

Datalink.net, the wireless ASP and infrastructure architect, purchased Five Star Advantage Inc., an efulfillment company, for an undisclosed sum. Five Star Advantage, which generated revenues of approximately $6 million last year, specializes in turning “brick and mortar” companies into “click and mortar” companies. This purchase, Datalink.net’s fourth in five months, is in line with the […]

BroadVision Inc., a developer of e-commerce solutions, Wednesday partnered with PricewaterhouseCoopers to develop global e-business technology. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Through the alliance, the companies will offer customer relationship management (CRM) tools and services to clients in the United States and Europe, while expanding their reach into Asia and Australia. The […]

WebMD and News Corp. Tuesday revised their strategic relationship, which was forged in December 1999. The renegotiations are a part of a strategy in which partnerships are being re-evaluated in light of several criteria, including profitability, strategic relevance and the impact of future new revenue opportunities, noted Martin J. Wygod, CEO of WebMD. “Today’s announcement […]

While some regard the upcoming holiday as the true beginning of the new millennium, Chinese folklore refers to 2001 as the year of the “Snake Sleeping in Winter.” “In this particular snake year, there is an association with potential hardship and difficulties to overcome,” reports Chinatown Online. “Your network of support may be a significant […]

Narax Inc., a Beverly Hills, Calif.-based merger-and-acquisition firm, has offered to acquire Fashionmall.com but the fashion apparel and accessories e-tailer isn’t exactly jumping for joy. On Thursday, Narax disclosed it has sent a letter to Fashionmall.com management offering to acquire the company for $3.50 a share — an amount substantially above today’s trading price of […]

WebMD Corp. and DuPont Thursday terminated a strategic alliance while jointly announcing a new endeavor. Presently the two companies are exploring opportunities for a collaboration in the food and nutrition area. As part of the original five-year alliance, which began in March 1999, DuPont invested $220 million in WebMD to become the exclusive provider of […]

Quepasa.com Inc., a struggling Web site targeted toward U.S. Hispanics, Wednesday revealed that it will liquidate its businesses and sell off its assets. The portal — which lagged behind competitors AOL and Yahoo! in enticing its target audience — has shown signs of strain for several months. “After carefully evaluating every option to maximize shareholder […]

Internet.com , the parent company of InternetNews.com, Tuesday revealed plans to expand its online presence via the purchase of the content business assets of EarthWeb Inc. The acquisition includes 14 Web sites, 18 e-mail newsletters and the EarthWeb Web site — all of which are focused on content for the Information Technology and Internet industries. […]

Microsoft Corp. Thursday revealed plans to acquire Great Plains Software Inc. in a deal valued at $1.1 billion. The acquisition is structured as a stock purchase; each share of Great Plains common stock will be exchanged for 1.1 shares of Microsoft common stock. By acquiring the supplier of mid-market business applications, Microsoft expects to bridge […]

The past eight days have held significant highs and lows for Commerce One . The high for the provider of B2B ecommerce solutions was apparent last week when the company forged a billion-dollar partnership with Covisint, the online auto parts exchange. Lows began Tuesday when Commerce One lost a $108 million deal with Converge, which […]