Elizabeth Clampet

Web directory and search firm LookSmart Monday inked a deal with IBM to become the preferred search provider for the computer giant’s Internet service provider division. The agreement calls for LookSmart to offer its directory services to users of IBM’s Internet Connection Services ISP. LookSmart hosts an editorially reviewed database of Web content with 800,000 […]

Telecommunications firm Nokia Friday acquired Canadian IP company Vienna Systems for approximately $90 million. Vienna Systems designs and manufactures hardware and software products that distribute voice, fax and video over IP networks. The acquisition was made to further advance Nokia’s position in the IP telephony market, according to Pekka Ala-Pietil , Nokia’s executive vice president. […]

AT&T WorldNet Friday launched GameHub, an online community featuring some of the most popular games. GameHub is run by gaming network MPG-Net Inc. It includes popular titles such as Drakkar, Empire Builder, Operation Market Garden and Bingo. Available features include player matching capability, character-creation tools, support for DirectPlay gaming, chat rooms, forums and shopping areas. […]

Internet Security Systems (ISS) Wednesday released an updated version of its network security software, Internet Scanner 5.6. Part of the SAFEsuite product line, Internet Scanner is a vulnerability detection program that automatically scans a network and identifies security weaknesses utilizing a comprehensive database of attacker methods and vulnerability tests. The program evaluates the security of […]

EDGAR Online Wednesday added eight new clients, including Intel Corp., to its Investor Relations service. The service allows companies to publish SEC filings in real-time on a co-branded Web site. Besides Intel, its new clients include Brunswick Corp., Popular Inc., Community Financial Group Inc., Comtech Telecommunications Corp., Dailey International Inc., The MONY Group and Schlumberger […]

Anticipating a holiday rush on ISPs as more customers hook up to the Internet, AT&T WorldNet Tuesday revamped its offerings. WorldNet, AT&T’s Internet service provider, is offering new pricing options, new features and holiday incentives. New offerings include a $21.95 per month service for unlimited Internet access, six Web-based e-mail accounts, larger space for member […]

BizProLink Inc. is looking to cater to business needs online with the launch of its free business-specific portal, BizProLink. Designed much like consumer portals, BizProLink links business professionals to resources in the health care, travel, hospitality, legal, finance and real estate industries. Currently, only the travel and hospitality links are active. The company plans to […]

In a move keep up with increasing security concerns, Open System Solutions Inc. (OSS) Monday launched a new version of its Private I(t) software, designed to monitor virtual private networks. Version 5.1 is designed to monitor and report on all traffic traversing firewalls, routers, and now VPNs. It captures raw system log output passively and […]

IDT, makers of the Net2Phone Internet telephony product, Monday signed an agreement with Bigfoot International Inc. to be the Internet directory’s exclusive IP telephony provider. Net2Phone is a PC-to-phone tool that allows users to place telephone calls to anywhere in the world using the Internet. The company recently released version 9.0, which includes an improved […]

The global reach of the Internet extended farther into Africa, as the Orientation network of portals Thursday launched a regional site in Nairobi, Kenya. Orientation Kenya features an index of Kenya related Web sites, as well as a comprehensive directory of reviewed Web sites in or about Kenya and a selection of local Kenyan news […]

Local Internet service provider ProtoSource Corp. Thursday entered into agreements with two unspecified national backbone providers as part of its plan to become a nationwide ISP. ProtoSource currently serves a regional user base in California, but has aspirations to provide service throughout the country. Through its agreements with the firms, ProtoSource will have a presence […]

Internet service provider MindSpring Enterprises Inc., in an effort to decrease access charges, this week opened a point of presence (POP) in Chicago. The POP will allow MindSpring subscribers throughout the metro Chicago area to access the Internet without having paying a local toll charge. Subscribers can connect at speeds up to 56 kilobits per […]