Gerard Knapp

In a significant shift away from Microsoft, Netscape has allied with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Cisco Systems to win a bid for infrastructure support for Telstra Big Pond, one of the largest ISPs in Australia. The joint contract means the three vendors will provide support for Australian telecommunications company Telstra’s Big Pond Internet and e-mail service. […]

Cognos announced the immediate availability of their PowerPlay Server Web Edition 6.0, as a free limited time trial download from their Website. Companies with an OLAP (online analytical processing) infrastructure in place can download and run the product against their own data to gain an appreciation of its capabilities. PowerPlay Server Web Edition is a […]

Bay Networks, Inc. announced today it acquired Netsation Corp. for $11.6 million in cash. Netsation Corp., a Research Triangle Park, NC-based startup, is a developer of network management solutions. Bay Networks states the acquisition will enable it to enhance its network management products, by integrating Netsation’s Network Configurator tool with Bay Networks’ own network management […]

RSA Data Security, Inc. announced an agreement with Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (CableLabs) to secure emerging digital cable networks, including entertainment, data, and telephony services. RSA’s public key encryption technology will be used to secure the MCNS Removable/Renewable Security System which was developed by the Multimedia Cable Network System Holdings (MCNS), a partnership of TCI, […]

Lycos announced today it acquired online community operator Tripod, Inc. in a deal valued at $58 million in stock. Framingham, MA-based Lycos said the acquisition is aimed at adding a substantial Web-based community element to its offerings and increasing overall traffic to the search and navigation guide. The company said the deal marks the merger […]

Network Solutions, Inc. announced its support of the National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) paper that effectively calls for an end to the company’s monopoly for registering the .com, .org, and .net domain names. During the transitional phase of the new plan, NSI will continue to serve as a commercial registrar of .com, .net, and […]

The Association for Interactive Media (AIM) voiced its support today for the White House’s Green Paper that promotes a privatized Internet domain name registration system. AIM believes the White House proposal is the best solution to the domain name problem, putting to rest any attempts the International Ad Hoc Committee (IAHC) has made to gain […]

Imagine Media announced it acquired ICONOCAST, a leading e-mail list for Internet advertisers and marketers. Imagine, publisher of MacAddict, PC Gamer, among others, reports the acquisition reflects its strategy to target “Internet market intelligence.” Financial details were not disclosed. “ICONOCAST is already a must-read for anyone interested in marketing and media in the late 1990’s. […]

Net Shepherd is teaming with Digital Equipment Corporation’s AltaVista search service to provide Internet ratings and categories. “As a result of the successful demonstration of Net Shepherd’s filtered search technology, AltaVista has decided to continue its direct support for a production scale filtered search service,” said Don Sandford, CEO of Net Shepherd. The agreement contemplated […]

Microsoft Corp. and the U.S. Department of Justice settled a dispute resolving the computer company’s compliance with a court order enjoining it from forcing computer makers to include Internet Explorer with licensed Microsoft operating systems. According to the agreement, Microsoft will offer computer manufacturers two options as to the installation of the Windows 95 operating […]

America Online Inc. announced it acquired Personal Library Software (PLS), a developer of indexing and search technologies. Under the agreement, AOL will acquire PLS and its software products in exchange for AOL’s common stock. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We welcome PLS employees into the AOL family,” said Mike Connors, President, AOL Technologies. “This acquisition […]

SportsLine USA Inc., publisher of CBS SportsLine, is acquiring GolfWeb, a privately held Internet company that provides golf-related content, interactive entertainment, membership services, and merchandise. GolfWeb also operates international Web sites targeted to golf enthusiasts in Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The acquisition will dramatically expand the coverage of golf on SportsLine USA’s […]