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Netscape Australia and a West-Australian ISP that asked to remain anonymous have been the subject of an attempted e-mail fraud throughout the end of July and the beginning of August this year. A representative of the target ISP said it was similar to a racket tried on the Yahoo! mail service. The perpetrators attempted to […]

From uk.internet.com In a report that analyzes the key issues troubling Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecom and IT analyst group Ovum Ltd. concluded that ISPs need to choose between offering top-quality content or efficient network services, instead of doing both poorly. Ovum’s report, “The Internet Access Market: Opportunities for ISPs, Telcos and Content Providers,” pointed […]

The Microsoft Expedia.com travel service and Cahners Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier plc, will work together to build a comprehensive database for hotel information on the Net. The agreement extends an existing strategic relationship between Reed Elsevier and Microsoft, signed in 1997. Under the terms of the new agreement, Cahners will become exclusive […]

From australia.internet.com As the delays to the roll out of SET continue, an Australian e-commerce service provider has produced what it claims is the world’s first cyber fraud insurance product. The product, called Pure-protect, is said to cover online merchants against fraudulent transactions and subsequent charge back fees imposed by banks. Currently in the case […]

Sympatico and The SABRE Group struck a multi-year agreement naming Travelocity, an Internet travel site, as Sympatico’s exclusive full service travel provider. The agreement provides Travelocity with the exclusive right to offer its travel booking services to the Sympatico service, one of Canada’s largest online audiences, the companies said. The free service will be available […]

N2K’s Music Boulevard, an online music store, and Visa U.S.A. entered a strategic alliance that will result in a variety of marketing and promotional programs designed to build business on the music site and further expand Visa’s presence on the Internet. Under the terms of the agreement, Music Boulevard will designate Visa as its preferred […]

Ziff-Davis Inc. announced that it teamed up with Vignette Corp. to launch a fully personalized version of ZDNet, including personalized ad targeting. As a showcase implementation of StoryServer 4, Vignette’s new Internet relationship management application system, ZDNet said it “will pave the way for the next generation of Web content delivery and user profiling.” Financial […]

X-ceed Inc., formerly Water Jel Technologies Inc., said it took the next step in its strategic plan by acquiring interactive firm RESET Inc. RESET specializes in consulting with major companies to create interactive communication solutions to meet customer goals. Clients include HBO, Con Edison, Time Warner, BMG, New Line Cinema, and MCA. Financial terms were […]

Internet search site operator Infoseek Corp. began an online ad campaign promoting its scheduled live Webcast later this month of yet another Woodstock concert. The ad campaign, created by San Francisco agency Left Field, will hit more 600 entertainment, gaming, news and technology sites and include a package of banner ads, splash screens, television commercial-like […]

Stormcrow Studios, a production company and animation studio, said it will begin providing full-service media buying and banner ad campaign management. The company’s founders said they believe they are filling a need for companies that simply don’t have the time to manage an online advertising campaign effectively. “The planning involved in launching and maintaining a […]

MasterCard International in Purchase, NY signed a marketing and sponsorship alliance with Preview Travel Inc. designed to increase the number of online travel shoppers. The alliance makes MasterCard a premier advertiser and the exclusive payment system sponsor for the travel site, as well as the primary sponsor of the Preview Travel Business Travel Center, the […]

MSN Start Canada, the Canadian version of the Microsoft Network portal site, signed a distribution agreement with The docSpace Company to provide MSN Start users with managed file delivery and storage services. MSN visitors will receive free docSpace Express accounts. DocSpace Express–characterized as a highly secure, 24×7 global “Web courier”–is an online delivery space designed […]