Japan Backbone Extends IPv6 Trial Service
Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), one of Japan's largest Internet backbone providers, is extending its trial service of next generation IPv6 (Internet protocol version 6) technology.
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EBay Launches Japan Service
After months of planning, online auction site eBay Inc. has launched a Japanese version of its popular Web site.
Intel Opens Japan Wireless Center
Intel Corp. said yesterday it has opened a new wireless application development center in Japan.
NTT Takes AT&T Japan Unit, JSAT Stakes
NTT Communications Corp., the long distance and international unit of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (NTT), today announced two deals under which it will acquire stakes in AT&T Global Network Services Japan (AT&T GNSJ) and Japan Satellite Systems Inc. (JSAT).
Leap Year Y2K Bug Hits Japan Weather System
Japan experienced a number of minor problems today as a result of computer bugs associated with the millennium leap year.
Samsung, Yahoo Ink E-Commerce Pact
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and Yahoo Inc. today signed an agreement under which they will jointly develop and market products and services for e-commerce.
Recordable Optical Video Disc Battle Kicks Off
The next format war in the optical disc world -- the combat for the living room -- kicked off at CeBIT this week with the unveiling of working versions of both battling technologies.
Ricoh, Yamaha Debut High Speed CD-RW
It's about to become a lot quicker to make your own CDs.
NEC details reorganisation
NEC on Wednesday in Tokyo added details to its plan first outlined in September last year to refocus the company around the Internet.
Sony to Enter European WAP Phone Fray
Sony Corp. is taking its first steps into the European mobile Internet phone market with the launch here at the CeBIT trade show of a WAP (wireless application protocol)-enabled handset.
Alcatel to Acquire Newbridge for US$7.1B
Alcatel SA, seeking to become a larger player in the carrier-class telecommunications equipment market, today announced it has agreed to acquire Newbridge Networks in a deal valued at US$7.1 billion.
NEC Details Reorganization Plans
NEC Corp. yesterday in Tokyo added details to its plan first outlined in September last year to refocus the company around the Internet.
Sony's Memory Stick Attracts More Supporters
Sony Corp. today announced more support from major electronics companies for its chewing gum-sized Memory Stick memory card.
Philips 'Rushes' into MP3 Market
Dutch consumer electronics giant Philips Electronics NV has entered the MP3 player market with the launch of its new Rush player.
BT, Matsushita to Work on Wireless Music Service
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and Matsushita Communications Industrial Co. Ltd., which are better known by their Panasonic brand name, and British Telecommunications PLC (BT) today announced plans to work together to deliver digital music via wireless services.