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24/7 Media Inc.in New York named former American Express senior manager Ken Leidner as vice president, strategic planning. Reporting directly to CEO David J. Moore, Leidner will be responsible for evaluating new business opportunities, participating in acquisition strategy and working with the company’s various business units to refine their development strategies. At American Express, Leidner […]

The Internet portal market in India will take off in Year 2000, according to Internet analysts in the region. “The online consumer mass market and the opportunities for portals in India will take off within two years,” said Abhishek “Abhi” Chaki, the director of research for bandwidth and access strategies at New York-based research group […]

In a move aimed at boosting its presence in the Boston market, RCN Corp. Monday acquired a high-capacity fiber link from NEES Communications, Inc. (NEESCom), a subsidiary of New England Electric System. The acquisition will support the link between two of RCN’s Boston-area facilities, activating the high-speed fiber backbone running between the company’s operations base […]

PSINet Inc. Monday said it has chosen Cisco Systems Inc. to provide it with dial-up voice connectivity, optical equipment and related services for PSINet’s core backbone network, PSIVoices Services. Terms of the alliance call for the companies to work together in three initial areas of business, including co-marketing of each other’s products and services. Financial […]

Internet provider Internet America Inc. is acquiring CompuNet in a $2 million deal. Internet Americas agreement to purchase the assets of CompuNet, announced late Friday, is a stock deal and includes the assumption of undisclosed liabilities. “We are excited to be welcoming CompuNet customers to the Internet America family and are pleased that our new […]

Micron Internet Services, a division of Micron Technology Inc., Monday added consulting services to their current commercial Internet access offerings. Micron Internet Services plans to provide businesses with extensive network solutions through their new Network Technologies Team. Consulting services include network design and integration, product procurement assistance, remote network management and network performance monitoring. “Our […]

Kent, CT-based Internet-only computer and software retailer Cyberian Outpost Inc. said it extended its exclusive hardware relationship with USATODAY.com. The company’s online store, Outpost.com, is now also the exclusive software reseller for USATODAY.com. The expanded alliance stems from Cyberian Outpost’s success in hardware sales within USATODAY.com’s Computer Marketplace and Technology sections, the company said. In […]

Rensselaer, NY-based PowerAdz.com released its AdQuest3D to more than 600 newspaper affiliates in its online network. AdQuest3D integrates context-specific editorial content, yellow page listings and classified ads aggregated from newspapers across the country. The entire national database is available to millions of consumers through affiliate newspaper Web sites. The new program is designed to attract […]

New York City-based K2 Design Inc. is getting ready to launch a banner ad campaign to promote USAccess Bank, a new around-the-clock, full- service electronic bank. The new banner ad campaign, which will run through the third quarter, will heighten awareness of USAccess Bank and drive prospects to take advantage of its full-range of financial […]

Westminster, CO-based MatchLogic Inc. promoted Mitchell Bennett to the post of president, responsible for day-to-day company operations including marketing, sales and new business development. Bennett had been vice president of corporate marketing and client accounts, overseeing all product and services strategies, as well as corporate marketing and communication. “Mitch has been a tremendous asset to […]

Mt. Vernon, NY-based Interiors Inc. signed marketing agreements with Excite Inc. and Lycos Inc. to promote its Interiors.com Web site. The site, which is currently being developed, will be directly accessible through the two portals, allowing consumers to view and purchase many of the company’s 5,000 decorative accessories. Spending was not disclosed. Interiors Inc. is […]

Cupertino, CA-based AdForce named Anthony Glaves as vice president of sales. He had been senior vice president for strategic relations and business development at Improvenet Inc. He was responsible for Improvenet’s overall business strategy and focused on developing and executing strategic partnerships. Prior to Improvenet, Glaves held executive positions at various Time Magazine properties including […]