Kevin Newcomb

Veteran ASP USinternetworking Inc. (Nasdaq: USIX) Tuesday (Jan 30) announced the addition of BEA WebLogic Server to its suite of managed Web and application hosting services. BEA WebLogic Server is the world’s leading Java application server. As a facilities-based ASP, USi offers managed application hosting services to enterprise customers, software vendors, application service providers and […]

Hostcentric Inc., one of the largest privately held managed service providers offering a full range of Web hosting services, e-commerce solutions and technology infrastructure, announced Monday (Jan 29) that it has secured $33.5 million in its second round of funding. The round was led by Thomas Weisel Capital Partners, L.P., Notre Capital Ventures III, L.L.C., […]

Metatec International (Nasdaq:META) and diCarta Inc. Tuesday (Jan 30) announced a distribution alliance to offer Metatec Express and diCarta Contracts to software publishers seeking a combined solution for contract management and electronic software distribution. “diCarta Contracts and Metatec Express were both created for customers using online methods to track customer transactions and improve revenue recognition,” […]

Chapter 2, the provider of a global operating infrastructure for Internet-based business applications, Monday (Jan 29) announced the company received more than $50 million in financing. The financing includes $15 million in private funding by American Express Financial Corporation and more than $34 million in additional private funding and equipment financing. Chapter 2 intends to […]

BMC Software Inc. (Nasdaq: BMCS), the leading provider of ebusiness systems management, announced Monday (Jan 29) that Portera, a leading Vertical Service Provider (VSP) dedicated to serving the professional services industry, has chosen BMC Software’s solutions for service level management to assure the availability of its new subscription-based offerings. Portera chose BMC Software’s PATROL solutions […]

Selectica Inc., (Nasdaq:SLTC), provider of Internet Selling Systems (ISS) for e-Businesses, Monday (Jan 29) announced an expanded relationship with Aspect Communications (Nasdaq:ASPT), the leading provider of customer relationship portals. Aspect will deploy Selectica’s ISS as an enterprise-wide web solution in order to empower Aspect’s global sales force by simplifying the configuration and ordering of products […]

Openwave Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: OPWV), the worldwide leader of open IP-based communications infrastructure software and applications, Monday (Jan 29) announced a comprehensive, flexible and seamless product architecture for packet-based GPRS (2.5G) and third-generation (3G) wireless networks for communication service providers worldwide. Openwave’s next-generation strategy is an integral part of its Services OS, an IP-based software […]

Managed service provider (MSP) Hostcentric Inc. announced Thursday (Jan 25) the formation of a strategic alliance with consulting firm Arthur Andersen. Hostcentric is one of the largest privately held managed service providers offering a full range of Web hosting services, e-commerce solutions and technology infrastructure. Under the terms of this alliance, Hostcentric has been selected […]

Leading full-service Management Service Provider (MSP) SilverBack Technologies Inc. announced Monday (Jan 22) that it has named Dan Phillips CEO and Chairman of the Board. Phillips will lead the company’s sales, marketing and financial operations, while charting its strategic direction with former CEO and founder John Igoe, who will assume president and Chief Operating Officer […]

IDC — the company that coined the phrase ASP — has announced the launch of a major research initiative to investigate the common belief that purchasing application services through an ASP can return a high yield as a technology investment. The study, The Financial Impact of ASPs, will provide sponsors the ability to differentiate themselves […]

Agilera, a leading full-service pure-play ASP, Tuesday (Jan 23) announced a partnership with Frontstep Inc. (Nasdaq:FSTP), a leading provider of business systems for mid-sized distributors and manufacturers. As part of this agreement, Agilera will sell the Frontstep E-business Suite as a hosted solution to enable its customers to achieve supply chain synchronization and the coordination […]

Corel Corporation (TSE: COR) on Tuesday (Jan 23) unveiled a blueprint for the future that includes a new logo, new emphasis on creativity and a new vision: to Illuminate the Creative Soul. Designed to reposition the struggling software vendor for long-term growth and profitability, Corel’s strategy was outlined today by Derek J. Burney, president and […]