Denise D'Onofrio

Gaining access to content from the wireless Web just got easier. Those who need stock updates, e-mail access or driving instructions delivered to the palm of their hand, can just ask Oracle. OracleMobile Tuesday introduced its free wireless service that allows two-way messaging devices to access Internet content without a Web browser. While many wireless […]

apps4biz.com, a global provider of Internet-centric business applications to small manufacturing and service organizations, today announced that it has launched a national and regional channel program for partners selling its industry-specific solutions. Information systems technologies provider Cornerstone Business Solutions, business applications provider IMAGO ASP Systems and ERP solutions provider Pantera Software Inc. have been selected […]

Today NetLedger announced it closed $20 million in its third round of financing and added a board member. This round was led by venture capital group StarVest Partners, LP (New York), and included investments from PaineWebber and ADP. According to NetLedger, Deborah Farrington, co-founder of StarVest, will join NetLedger’s board. NetLedger wanted to broaden the […]

Internet software company Application Park yesterday launched a suite of Web-based business applications, with plans to market the software through partners in a private-label fashion. In what could be labeled a big launch by a new Internet software company, Application Park will offer its suite of 32 applications through partners including ISPs, Internet portals and […]

PSINet today announced it invested $50 million in Xpedior, with the goal of accelerating Xpedior’s Global Expansion. E-business services provider Xpedior Incorporated and PSINet also announced plans for a global business alliance. According to the companies, the global business alliance and the funds are expected to assist Xpedior in expanding its growth plans for 2000 […]

At its annual SAP Americas customer conference this week, SAP AG announced the launch of its own ASP unit, SAPHosting. SAPHosting is dedicated to looking after SAP’s ASP partnerships. The company also announced three new application service provider partners in its push to build a robust organization for delivering mySAP.com software and services over the […]

Zip drive manufacturer Iomega this week successfully launched a hosted implementation of Onyx 2000 software, designed to support the company’s enterprise sales efforts. Iomega Corporation believes the Onyx tool is key to integrating the three components of this plan: direct marketing programs, B2B telemarketing and its own field sales force. “It allows us to supply […]

In a move angled to emphasize the company’s focus on the management, maintenance, support and evolution of e-business applications, Cutler System Management yesterday unveiled Aptegrity, Inc. as its new identity. Combing app and integrity, the company feels this name helps promote the company into the 20th century. “We came out of the Web developing space,” […]

Nortel Networks today announced its intent to enter an acquisition agreement with EPiCON, Inc. Under terms of the agreement, , Nortel Networks will provide EpiCon, Inc. , with $275 million in Nortel Networks common shares. Based on a determined price of Nortel share of approximately $55.15, the acquisition will result in Nortel Networks issuing approximately […]

Metamor Worldwide, Inc. yesterday released word of its possible merger with ISP network and managed hosting provider PSINet along with news of its ASP launch within the context of a FSP offering. “The completion of PSINet’s acquisition of Metaphor will give us a unique advantage,” Art Slotkin, president, Metamor Enterprise Solutions, a division of Metamor. […]

Online investing solutions provider Reality Online Inc. yesterday launched TradePort to open up the online brokerage market. In an attempt to reach beyond the high-end brokerage market, Reality Online designed a very packaged turnkey solution, according to John Tucker, senior vice president, marketing. “It is a new step for Reality Online away from what we […]

ASP Center 7 launched yesterday, offering customized e-business, enterprise management and managed storage solutions to companies conducting business online. The solutions are offered through HotFramework, its own special integration technology. Kelly Phillipps, president and chief executive officer, described HotFramework to ASP-News. “HotFramework allows us to quickly assemble customized solutions from technology that is already up […]