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RSW Software, a provider of Web application testing software and a business unit of Teradyne Inc., formed a partnership to become the preferred automated Web application testing vendor for BroadVision’s wide range of “One-To-One” applications. The new partnership is a response to the market’s increasing demand for full life cycle testing solutions that can quickly […]

San Mateo, CA-based Keynote Systems launched its Keynote Perspective Transaction service that measures the performance and availability of e-commerce Web sites in executing multi-page interactive transactions such as stock trading or online shopping. The new subscription service complements Keynote’s existing Benchmark Page, Full Page Component and Secure Page services to provide e-commerce companies a complete […]

At the RealNetworks Conference and Exhibition ’99 Wednesday, RealNetworks Inc. released RealPlayer G2 Update 2 for Windows and the final version of RealPlayer G2 for the Macintosh. The updated software offers MP3 music playback and sharper, smoother video playback with RealVideo G2 Scaleable Video Technology (SVT). In addition, RealPlayer G2 Update 2 also includes integration […]

Redmond software giant Microsoft Corp. has selected Bangalore-based Aditi Technologies to supply it software engineers from India. Aditi Corp. delivers world-class electronic customer service (e-service) solutions. Talisma, the firm’s breakthrough customer e-mail management software, helps support teams effectively respond to inquiry mail or Web forms coming to busy e-mail aliases (such as info@company.com or sales@company.com) […]

Lucent Technologies Wednesday licensed Custom Netcenter from Netscape Communications as part of its effort to develop of a new custom portal aimed at service providers testing Lucent and third-party wireless applications using wireless phones and hand-held personal digital assistants. The portal, dubbed Zingo, will also incorporate wireless Internet technologies from Spyglass Inc. and Wyrex Communications […]

Banyan Systems Inc. Tuesday premiered of its new WorkTop, a tool designed to customize employees’ intranet systems. WorkTop provides a platform that organizes each user’s needs into a personal browser-based desktop, the company said. From a customized start page, employees can connect to corporate intranets and extranets, file and e-mail servers and link to relevant […]

Boca Raton, FL-based Big Entertainment Inc. signed an e-commerce marketing agreement with Steeplechase Media Inc., a Hollywood-based interactive TV content developer. BigE will make available entertainment-related merchandise through a link that Steeplechase will integrate into its various interactive TV and broadband projects. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Owners with interactive television systems, […]

San Francisco-based MarketWatch.com Inc. signed a definitive agreement to acquire BigCharts Inc., one of the top-10 trafficked financial sites and a provider of objective, data-driven online financial content for self-directed investors. The transaction is valued at approximately $160 million in stock and $6 million in cash. The acquisition will enable MarketWatch.com to increase the number […]

IBM Corp. Tuesday launched a new worldwide small business program featuring customized Web links to Internet-enabled applications and services. The IBM Small Business Program will offer competitively-priced customizable hardware and software bundles, e-business tools, and technology service and support programs. In addition, IBM said it is backing the venture with a $100 million marketing campaign, […]

@Work Technologies Inc. said that e-BILL Pty Ltd., a unit of Hermes Precisa Pty. Ltd., Australia’s largest producer of bills and statements, has licensed its WorkOut Internet Billing and Statement Distribution System. New York City-based @Work is a provider of electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) software. Financial terms were not disclosed. e-BILL said it […]

MCI Worldcom, which was reported to be considering teaming with Comcast Corp. in its fight against AT&T Corp. for Mediaone Group, has yet to begin formal talks with the cable company. Reports published earlier Tuesday said MCI was considering joining Comcast to make a new bid. Mediaone formally accepted AT&T’s $58 billion offer over the […]

Lucent Technologies Tuesday announced plans for a new line of voice-over-Internet Protocol hardware and software products aimed at enabling enterprises to manage and control business VoIP networks dynamically. The solutions are designed to provide reliable and high-performance voice calling, multi-vendor networking and investment protection in their existing voice, data and IP application products. Implementation of […]