RSS emailStraw unveils wire-tap law proposals
News The consultation paper is the first step in bringing the Interception of Communications Act 1985 into line with new technology like email and satellite networks. UK Home Secretary, Jack Straw, has unveiled the government's proposals to modernise... [23 Jun 1999]
Lonely Planet set to enter telco market
News In partnership with e.Korp.com, it is offering phone cards with worldwide cheap rates, free email and voicemail. Travel guide publisher, Lonely Planet, is moving into the telecoms market. It will also offer a service which reads you emails over the... [22 Jun 1999]
Lotus and Lycos take Notes to next level
News The Lotus Notes welcome page will act as a link to functions such as calendars, email and intranet information. Lotus and Lycos have teamed up to offer Internet tools that allow users to receive localised news and information services with each... [21 Jun 1999]
3Com to launch ISP for handhelds
News The company, called Open Sky, will aim to provide handhelds with quick and reliable access to the Net and to email services. 3Com is to launch an Internet service provider for handheld computers, according to a report in the Financial Times. [18 Jun 1999]
Psion unveils Java palmtop
News The model, called the 5mx, provides mobile Internet and email connectivity. Psion has launched the latest version of its 5 series palmtop computer - and it runs on Java. Users get 16MB RAM, together with a 36MHz processor and a Windows-style... [16 Jun 1999]
Transatlantic Cable: Let the great job hunt begin!
Comment Well, it's probably a bit late to apply now - the company has yet to respond to my email requests for more information, so it's a safe bet to assume it has filled the position. There's a big hunt going on in Silicon Valley, with big rewards for... [16 Jun 1999]
Melissa is back
News Shipp explained that this company does not use Microsoft's Outlook email client - which was how Melissa originally circulated - but received an infected email which has lain dormant on its network until now. [15 Jun 1999]
FBI tracks author of the Worm
News The Worm.Explore.Zip virus created as much panic as the Melissa virus earlier this year when it spread like wildfire through companies' email systems. The FBI is trying to track down the author of the Worm virus that left security managers on red... [15 Jun 1999]
Equant expands IP-based Internet service
News Equant supplies Internet access, email, intranet, virtual private network and discussion group services in one package. Network service provider, Equant, has announced the expansion of its IP-based Internet service which it claims will bolster... [11 Jun 1999]
Worm virus ravages corporate networks
News A virus which has been described as being "bigger than Melissa" is currently rampaging through corporate email servers across the US and Europe. The virus is triggered when an infected user receives an email. [11 Jun 1999]
IBM acquire Whistle
News Whistle's 'thin server' systems allow businesses to set up Net access and email services for multiple employees through a single Internet connection. IBM has agreed to acquire ecommerce firm, Whistle Communications, for an undisclosed amount. [10 Jun 1999]
Pope outlines fresh role
News These services include the management of individual or corporate identities using search engine technologies, meta-tags and email management. Internet guru, Ivan Pope, has been outlining plans for his role as chairman on the board of domain name... [10 Jun 1999]
Dell to push free Internet access
News Targeting all Internet users, Dell will be working alongside BT to provide free access as well as free email accounts. Dell is offering free, unlimited Internet access in the UK and plans to follow suit in France and Germany. [09 Jun 1999]
EDS to outsource ecommerce software
News The software will cover popular services such as corporate email, payrolls, Web hosting and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Leading outsourcer, EDS, is to offer Internet service providers (ISP) a new breed of outsourcing. [09 Jun 1999]
Strategic Vision: Giga Information Group on CRM
Comment An email question from a top customer should get the same priority as a phone enquiry. Customers expect consistent, knowledgeable service no matter how they communicate with the company - across phone, fax, email, Web/ecommerce, voice and face to... [09 Jun 1999]
