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A new forecast by International Data Corporation’s (IDC) Internet Services research group predicts that the worldwide Internet services market will jump from $4.5 billion in 1997 to $43.6 billion by the year 2002. Companies moving from using Internet technologies as a publishing medium to using them for e-commerce are finding themselves strapped for the necessary […]

Barnes & Noble Inc. named a leading Bertelsmann AG Internet executive as chief executive officer of barnesandnoble.com, which is a joint venture between the bookseller and the German media group. Jonathan Bulkeley was previously managing director of AOL U.K., the British operation of the AOL Bertelsmann joint venture in Europe. Bulkeley replaces Stephen Riggio, who […]

Net Perceptions said that its Net Perceptions for E-Commerce solution has been selected to handle Web site personalization for BOL, the upcoming global online book-selling venture of Bertelsmann AG. “Net Perceptions will allow us to provide our online customers with knowledgeable, personalized service,” said Chip Austin, CEO of BOL. “From the first visit, the software […]

Hearst’s HomeArts Network launched a holiday shopping channel called “GO SHOPPING,” aimed at busy women seeking to avoid crowded malls during the holiday season. The shopping site will have 19 electronic commerce partners including Avon, BigStar.com, eToys, Sears and barnesandnoble.com. The site will fully integrate shopping with HomeArts’ women’s content, the company said. For example, […]

Kent, CT-based Cyberian Outpost Inc. said it has acquired the Internet Shopping Network (ISN) Computer Superstore’s customer base. Cyberian Outpost will be the new online shopping destination for the Computer Superstore’s more than 160,000 customers. Prior to the acquisition, Cyberian Outpost had about 161,000 customers. Financial arrangements were not disclosed. As part of the deal, […]

Sterling Software’s VM Software Division announced a new version of VM:Webgateway, a solution that enables users to Web-enable and Web-enhance mainframe applications. In this latest version, users can use desktop publishing tools–including Microsoft FrontPage–to manage mainframe content. No knowledge of FTP or VM’s file systems is necessary. Other new features in VM:Webgateway include better security, […]

Furthering its bid to expand nationally, communications provider Electric Lightwave Inc. announced Wednesday that it will offer high-speed data and Internet access services to businesses in the New York area. Using its national fiber optic network, Electric Lightwave will provide New York, Connecticut and New Jersey businesses with high-speed data and Internet service, including frame […]

WebCity Interactive Corp. will promote Network Solutions’ new services on its WebCity Canada Internet directory. The new services include Network Solutions’ Dot Com Tool Kit, Dot Com E-mail and domain registration services. “We are thrilled to be a part of NSI’s multi-million dollar campaign,” said Donald S. K. Yuen, President & CEO of WebCity Interactive. […]

Netscape Communications Corp. Thursday plans to officially release the beta version of TuneUp for Internet Explorer, its integration tool for users of arch rival Microsoft Corp.’s Web browser. Initially announced Oct. 1, the ActiveX-control will enable users of Microsoft’s browser to access Netscape’s Smart Browsing feature, allowing users to search the Web by typing keywords […]

NaviSite Internet Services, a provider of Internet outsourcing solutions, entered a partnership with iCat Corp. that allows it to offer hosting and management services for customers using the iCat catalog software. The partnership with iCat supports NaviSite’s release SiteHarbor ProApps, an application product line offering the hosting, management, rental and integration of complex Internet applications […]

Closing date for entries in the International Web Page Awards is Nov. 30. Entries are being taken from Web page designers, advertising agencies, corporations or individuals who wish to spotlight their creative achievements in interactive graphic design. Entry fees are $85 per Web site, per category. Winners will be notified in February 1999 and receive […]

Seattle-based Go2Net Inc., which operates a network of technology- and community-driven Web sites, hired Ellen McManus as the company’s national sales director. McManus previously supervised the sales efforts of Yahoo! Canada, @Home Canada, Quicken Canada and CNET Briefs Canada, as sales director for Rogers New Media. McManus also represented Rogers in the launching of Canada’s […]