Clint Boulton

The tally is in: RealNetworks Inc. learned Tuesday that about 12,000 consumers downloaded its iQ server for use across a number of operating systems. Supported by Hewlett-Packard’s HP-UX, IBM’s AIX, and Sun’s Solaris OS, RealSystem iQ speeds the delivery of information from service providers to their clients using Neuralcast technology. This technology enables satellite and […]

The tally is in: RealNetworks Inc. learned Tuesday that about 12,000 consumers downloaded its iQ server for use across a number of operating systems. Supported by Hewlett-Packard’s HP-UX, IBM’s AIX, and Sun’s Solaris OS, RealSystem iQ speeds the delivery of information from service providers to their clients using Neuralcast technology. This technology enables satellite and […]

In a push to greatly reduce the production time for its producers and editors, Media.net opened its check book to the tune of $100 million in a four-year contract with global communications firm Marconi plc. Media.net will employ Marconi as a host for its “My Media” application, a Web-based service that allows entertainment footage created […]

The Internet industry Monday learned wireless security protocols are not all that secure, as researchers at the University of California at Berkeley found that hackers could crack the Wired Equivalent Privacy algorithm, part of the 802.11b schema that prevents people from picking up wireless signals. 802.11b is used on college campuses, corporate networks and airports […]

Just when some people might think dot-com layoffs are slowing down another one goes under. Netpliance Inc. cut its staff by 54 percent Friday. That’s exactly 76 employees. Netpliance expects to reduce operating expenses by approximately $6 million and will retain 50 employees. The leaders are leaving, too, apparently. Co-founder Kenneth A. Kalinoski left the […]

Don’t let the fact that helloNetwork.com has been laying low in Las Vegas for the last few months fool you. The firm, whose goal is to jettison plug-ins and media player installations in favor of entirely Web-based, Java apps, is gearing up to attack the traditional means of bringing real-time streams to the market. And […]

SONICblue Inc. Thursday made noise in the digital entertainment sector when it grabbed two firms for almost a combined $50 million in stock. The digital media firm, which has its hands in Rio players, HomeFree networking solutions and other appliances, acquired privately-owned ReplayTV Inc. for 16 million shares. At the current SONICblue offering of $7.34 […]

Openwave Systems Inc. is in the midst of a busy week. A day after it introduced its product architecture for wireless General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) and third-generation (3G) systems, the offspring of the Phone.com/Software.com merger launched new communications software for unified messaging. The company has joined forces with Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, Cisco […]

Just a few weeks after slashing 18 percent of its workforce, Loudeye Technologies Inc. Wednesday bought privately-held DiscoverMusic for an undisclosed sum. In doing so, Loudeye has picked up what has become the largest provider of song samples, in addition to being a leading provider of album cover art and data to online music retailers. […]

Despite meeting analysts’ estimates of 2 cents per share for the fourth quarter, RealNetworks Inc. Tuesday revealed that its revenues have been cut by 40 percent from the same period last year. The company reported net earnings for the quarter of $3.9 million, compared to earnings of $6.6 million, or 4 cents per share in […]

In the continuation of a partnership between Big Blue and a leading Linux provider, Turbolinux weighed in at LinuxWorld in New York Tuesday with a new Server 6 for IBM’s eServer z900 and S/390 mainframes. Turbolinux has also agreed to provide 24/7 call center support and onsite professional services for IBM eServer z900 and S/390 […]

Nortel Networks Tuesday took a break from cranking out its leading fiber- optics hardware to release a portfolio of networking products that speed the delivery of services. While the idea of speeding up content delivery is nothing new, how Nortel is approaching it is to focus on personalization. The solutions will allow customers to identify […]