Internet Business News articles from August 2007

Internet Business News archives from August 2007

About.com enters into agreement with Getty Images.
August 1, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD About.com, a producer of original content for the web and a division of media company The New York Times Company (NYSE:NYT), announced on Tuesday (31 July) that the company has...

Spares4IT launches online store for spare computer parts.
August 1, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An online store which provides a full range of spare parts for manufacturers such as HP, Compaq, Dell and IBM, has been launched by Spares4IT, a division of Vision Computer, at...

Apple announces 3bn+ songs sold and downloaded from iTunes.
August 1, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Computer company Apple has announced that over 3bn songs have been bought and downloaded from the iTunes Store to date. The iTunes store offers online music, TV and movies and...

Eminem files lawsuit against Apple's iTunes store.
August 2, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Computer company Apple is reportedly being sued by rap singer Eminem for allegedly selling his music in its online iTunes store without permission. A lawsuit has reportedly been...

toptable to use mapping technology from deCarta to launch new user interface.(Brief article)
August 3, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD toptable, an online restaurant booker in Europe, has redesigned its website with a new user interface based on fluid mapping technology from deCarta, a supplier of software and...

New football fan community launched by 4thegame in conjunction with Faceparty.(Brief article)
August 5, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Football website 4thegame.com has launched a football community for the new online generation of football fans in conjunction with social networking specialist Faceparty.com. ...

AT&T Alascom introduces WiMAX-based broadband in Juneau.
August 8, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new WiMAX-based broadband Internet service has been introduced for residents of Juneau, Alaska, by AT&T Alascom, a subsidiary of US communications holding company AT&T Inc...

Easy Internet Solutions launches '5 Year Host' service.
August 8, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK web hosting provider Easy Internet Solutions, part of Easy Internet Services Ltd, launched on Tuesday (7 August) its '5 Year Host' service, a special package offering five years'...

BitDefender warns of Trojan using Hotmail and Gmail accounts.
August 10, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD BitDefender, a provider of antivirus software and data security solutions, announced on Thursday (9 August) that a joint effort between the security teams of BitDefender and Internet...

The IT Job Board launches new board for graduates.
August 10, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Online recruitment company The IT Job Board has launched a new job board focused on the needs of the graduate market. According to the company, the board,...

Verizon expands availability of broadband service in Illinois.
August 13, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ), a provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless communications, announced on Friday (10 August) that Verizon Online has expanded the...

Hackers attack UN website.
August 13, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The official website of the United Nations (UN) has reportedly been attacked by hackers, resulting in some sections of the site being taken offline. Pages on the site usually...

Vodafone Portugal launches Yahoo! Messenger service.
August 13, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Yahoo! Messenger service has been launched by mobile communications company Vodafone Portugal, expanding its Instant Messaging offering, and enabling users to chat with Yahoo!...

Google to close premium video service.
August 13, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Internet search engine company Google has revealed it is closing its premium video service, meaning users who have rented or purchased content will be unable to view their videos in...

Husky Network introduced by Heavy.com.(Brief article)
August 14, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Consumer media company Heavy.com announced on Monday (13 August) the public beta launch of the Husky Network, a premium video ad network created for video content across the web. ...

Towerstream expands fixed wireless network in NYC.
August 14, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Towerstream (NASDAQ: TWER), a fixed wireless Internet provider, has announced that it is expanding its fixed wireless network in New York City, USA, to include extended reach...

Dialogue Communications powers 2shop4 mobile shopping service.
August 16, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dialogue Communications, a UK provider of mobile messaging and mobile electronic payments processing, has announced its technology is behind the UK's first mobile shopping mall,...

New Hitwise Widget launched.(Brief article)
August 16, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hitwise, an online competitive intelligence service, has announced the launch of a new Hitwise Widget featuring online usage trends from Hitwise To Go, an RSS-based service that...

Cable & Wireless awarded contract by Virgin Group.(Brief article)
August 16, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Communications services provider Cable & Wireless Europe, Asia & US announced on Wednesday (15 August) that it has been awarded a contract by venture capital organization Virgin...

USATODAY.com reports increased visitor traffic.
August 17, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD USA TODAY, a newspaper publication of Gannett Co Inc (NYSE: GCI), announced on Thursday (16 August) that the company's website, http://www.USATODAY.com, has recorded a 20% year-over...

New website enabling customers to express attitudes towards companies and brands launches.(Website overview)
August 17, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The UK arm of a new consumer website, Sutori, launched on Thursday (16 August), designed to provide customers with a real-time barometer of attitudes towards companies and brands....

Inclarity signs new agreement with Zen Internet.(Brief article)
August 17, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Communications services provider Inclarity Ltd has signed a new agreement with UK ISP Zen Internet to use its high quality broadband connectivity for its hosted voice over IP (VoIP)...

Veritas NetBackup 6.5 introduced by Symantec.
August 17, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Internet security solutions provider Symantec Corp (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced on Thursday (16 August) the availability of the latest release of Veritas NetBackup. According to the...

AT&T announces network investment plans in Nevada.
August 20, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US communications holding company AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) has announced plans to invest approximately USD100m throughout the next several years in fibre network upgrades, further broadband...

Pets Get Slim website launched by RSPCA and TV vet.
August 20, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Pets Get Slim website has been launched in the UK by the RSPCA animal welfare charity and TV vet Joe Inglis, aimed at helping owners of overweight pets, which reportedly...

SpinVox announces agreement with Alltel Wireless.
August 21, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SpinVox Ltd, a provider of 'Voice-to-Screen' messaging technology, announced on Monday (20 August) an agreement with Alltel Wireless (NYSE:AT), a wireless network operator in the US,...

Google introduces new Sky feature for Google Earth.
August 22, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Sky feature has been introduced for users of the most up to date version of the Google Earth tool from Internet search engine company Google (Nasdaq:GOOG), enabling users to...

Symantec reports attack on Monster.com.
August 22, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD IT security company Symantec has reported that the US job website Monster.com has suffered an online attack which reportedly resulted in the personal data of several hundred thousand...

Sprint Nextel launches online personality quiz through www.MyCellStyle.com.
August 23, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An online personality quiz has been launched by Sprint Nextel, a wireless and wireline communications services provider, to help users find out what mobile phone style they prefer....

Livebookings announces strategic partnership with Bookatable.(Livebookings Network)(Brief article)
August 23, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Livebookings Network, a real-time restaurant reservation service in the UK and Europe, and the German on-line restaurant reservation service Bookatable announced on Wednesday (22...

American Airlines enhances online booking tool.
August 23, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines is adding further enhancements to its recently launched price-and-schedule travel booking tool on its website at AA.com. The airline said that the changes,...

Health Inequalities Intervention Tool launches in UK.(United Kingdom's Minister of State for Public Health)(Brief article)
August 24, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The UK Minister of State for Public Health launched on Thursday (23 August) the Health Inequalities Intervention Tool, an interactive website to help local health services and...

Yebotv.Com to stream Slayer's concert.(Brief article)
August 24, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Yebotv, a next-generation digital content distributor and aggregator, announced on Thursday (23 August) that it will stream Slayer's concert at the San Diego Sports Arena, in the US,...

Latest release of GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server introduced by GFI.(GFI Software)(Brief article)
August 24, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD GFI Software, a developer of messaging, network and content security software, announced on Thursday (23 August) the release of the latest version of GFI WebMonitor for ISA Server, a...

New SiteBuilder introduced by Freewebs.(Brief article)
August 24, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Freewebs, a provider of open personal and small business website creation and management tools, has launched a what-you-see-is-what-you-get (WYSIWYG) SiteBuilder. According to...

The New York Times announces launch of My Times on NYTimes.com.(Brief article)
August 24, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Media company The New York Times Group (NYSE:NYT) announced on Thursday (23 August) that the company's website (http://www.NYTimes.com) has made My Times (http://my.nytimes.com/)...

BT and SCEE unveil Go!Messenger wireless communications package for PSP.
August 24, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Details of Go!Messenger, a wireless communications package for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) gaming device, have been unveiled by communications solutions provider BT and Sony...

Pacific Internet granted licence to provide Internet services in China.
August 27, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pacific Internet Ltd (PacNet) (Nasdaq:PCNTF), an Internet Communications Solutions Provider in Asia Pacific region, announced on Friday (24 August) that the Ministry of Information...

Verizon offers high speed broadband service with lifetime price.
August 28, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE: VZ), a provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless communications, announced on Monday (27 August) that the company is offering Verizon...

Trend Micro introduces new InterScan Web Security Appliance.
August 29, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Trend Micro Incorporated (TSE:4704), a secure content and threat management company, announced on Tuesday (28 August) Trend Micro InterScan Web Security Appliance (IWSA), the latest...

Zen Internet launches Zen Broadband Voice.(Brief article)
August 29, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK ISP Zen Internet announced on Tuesday (28 August) the launch of Zen Broadband Voice, a product that has been designed to allow customers to make low cost phone calls using their...

Aladdin launches Aladdin eSafe 6.
August 29, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aladdin Knowledge Systems (Nasdaq:ALDN), a provider of Software DRM, USB-based authentication and enterprise secure content management solutions, announced on Tuesday (28 August)...

R.H. Donnelley and Yahoo! Local enter into expanded agreement.(Brief article)
August 29, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD R.H. Donnelley (NYSE: RHD), a print and online local search company, announced on Tuesday (28 Wednesday) that the company has expanded its relationship with Internet company Yahoo!...

free-hotspot.com introduces free wireless access in Szklarska Poreba, Poland.
August 29, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Free wireless network operator free-hotspot.com announced on Tuesday (28 August) that the city of Szklarska Poreba in Poland has become its first 'Free HotSpot Zone' in Europe. ...

Flight change functionality at Continental.com announced by Continental Airlines.
August 29, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD New functionality has been implemented by Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) at http://www.continental.com to enable travellers to make flight alternations online. According to...

Henkel selects Open Text's RedDot.
August 30, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX)(TSX: OTC), an independent provider of Enterprise Content Management (ECM) software and solutions, has announced that Henkel, a manufacturer of...

Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008 announced by Symantec.
August 30, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Internet security solutions provider Symantec Corp (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced on Wednesday (29 August) the launch of Norton Internet Security 2008 and Norton AntiVirus 2008. ...

Norvestor Equity AS acquires Swedish online travel agencies Seat24 Travel AB and SRG Online AB to create Nordic market leader.
August 30, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Norwegian investor Norvestor Equity AS announced on Thursday (30 August) that it has agreed to acquire the Swedish online travel agencies Seat24 Travel AB and SRG Online AB. The...

New bilingual website launched by Penguin China.(Website overview)
August 30, 2007... INTERNET BUSINESS NEWS-(C)1995-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new bilingual website has been launched by publisher Penguin China in both Chinese and English. According to The Book Standard, the new website will provide readers with...