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General Growth Properties, one of the nation’s larger shopping mall owners, developers and managers, said it will deploy a nationwide digital broadband cable infrastructure from Cisco Systems Inc. to link individual retailers in its regional malls. GGP said its Internet Protocol (IP)-based broadband cable initiative will provide a variety of high-speed communication and value-added interactive […]

Start-up entertainment and software content company nextPix.com yesterday launched its Web site and released details about Filmnexus, its collaborative, Web-based filmmaking software suite. Nextpix.comwas founded in February, relying on private investors. According to Don Thompson, chief executive officer, the company is going for some venture capital money, but has none committed yet. “We realized there […]

This coming Monday, 16 teams of entrepreneurs from local universities will have the opportunity to present their plans for start-up businesses in the final round of the University of Washington’s Business Plan Competition. A majority of the finalists this year are internet start-ups. The contest offers a $25,000 cash prize to the winners, with over […]

Real Networks Inc announced partnerships with forty-five new content providers. These new content providers will join over 100 existing media companies in providing programming available through Take5, a programming showcase built into RealPlayer7. Topping the list of new partners are eMusic.com, Riffage.com, and Garageband.com. In addition, a co-marketing agreement with Liquid Audio now allows users […]

ASP Corio, Inc. yesterday took the next step in terms of product revolution when it introduced Corio eMarket, a comprehensive solution for net market makers. Key components of Corio eMarket include auction and exchange software, multi-vendor catalog management, user management, personalization, order management and integrated ERP and customer service. The Corio eMarket solution includes a […]

Audio system supplier Euphonix Inc. Thursday launched an Internet-enabled remote monitoring service. The product is available to users of the System 5 high performance digital audio console. Listen-In is designed to offer a quality live, secure access to a control room mix via a high-speed Internet connection. According to Euphonix , it is the first […]

Timebeat.com Enterprises, an online retailer of watches, jewelry and giftware, said it has signed 50 brand names for its new online property called Timebeatforteens.comaimed at teenagers. Timebeat.com said it’s creating a selection of merchandise that appeals to young adults. The company named CDNow.com as the official music merchant; Proflowers.com will service all florist needs, and […]

DRM software provider ASPSecure.com yesterday announced its expansion to the Pacific Rim, Japan and Asia. ASPSecure.com sees the Pacific Rim, Japan and Asia as key areas for the implementation of DRM technology. “Japan and all of Asia are rapidly forging ahead in e-commerce technology,” Larry McArthur, chief executive officer and president, said. “We want to […]

In a deal that would pair Priceline.com‘s “name-your price” service with ADVO Inc.‘s vast client list, the online firm’s retail arm, WebHouse Club, has formed an alliance with the direct marketing giant. Although ADVO recently formed an Internet division, ShopWise.com, this deal shows that the company recognizes that others, like Priceline.com , have a substantial […]

Consumer review site Epinions.com this week partnered with restaurant reservation firm OpenTable.com to create a co-branded site that marries their specialties — opinions about restaurants and reservations. The deal gives OpenTable.com exposure through Epinions.com, as well as content that may help drive customers to the restaurants it serves. For Epinions.com, the deal provides added functionality […]

B2B workforce management apps producer Managemark Inc. announced yesterday the launch of their B2B Partner Program. Managemark Inc. , also the provider of expense management solution ExpensAble.com, expects its new program to allow partners to realize immediate returns by integrating marketing support, closed-loop sales support and end-user customer support. Managemark has partnered with over 20 […]

Online consumer site and trust operation WebAssured.com has established a relationship with eccelerate.com, a unit of the Dun & Bradstreet Corp., to increase the assurance level of its online business rating system. WebAssured.com is an independent Web site certification and free online dispute resolution service company. With ShopAssured, its free browser plug-in, the company provides […]