Stories by Kathleen Ohlson

Users ramping up Web services

While the concept of Web services interests users, many are just starting to cut through the vendor hype surrounding the technology to see how they can turn it to their advantage.

Users ramping up Web services

While the concept of Web services interests users, many are just starting to cut through the vendor hype surrounding the technology to see how they can turn it to their advantage.

Big Blue introduces B-to-B security initiatives

IBM Corp. Wednesday announced a set of initiatives based on Identrus, a standard for online identity trust and user authentication, to bolster security for its financial services customers.

IBM, E2open ink marketplace pact

IBM Corp. is to use E2open LLC's Commerce Collaboration software to sell a range of hardware and software in online public and private auctions.

Security is top concern for IBM users

After working to link their systems more closely with those of their business partners, IBM Corp. customers now say they have heightened concerns about protecting sensitive data and resources from their partners.

BEA to unfurl new version of WebLogic

Taking aim at rival IBM Corp., BEA Systems Inc. later this month will roll out bolstered version of its WebLogic integration and application servers.

Metal marketplace grinds to a halt

MetalSpectrum LLC this week became the latest marketplace to announce it was closing operations, joining the likes of PetroCosm Corp., FreightWise Inc. and dozens of others.

BEA next up to outline Web services strategy

Joining the likes of IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp. and Sun Microsystems Inc., BEA Systems Inc. next week is expected to map out a Web services strategy that would provide enhanced access to and interaction with business functions over the Internet.

Commerce One cuts 10% of workforce

Business-to-business (B2B) software developer Commerce One Inc. has confirmed it would cut up to 10% of its workforce, or 360 employees, in an effort to reduce costs amid slowdowns in the U.S. economy and IT spending.

Macromedia readies new ColdFusion releases

Macromedia Inc. later this month is expected to announce an upgrade to the ColdFusion application server, the last version to be released in C++ before the company switches over to Java with another new version early next year.

EPeople unveils service network for corporate IT

Online support provider ePeople Inc. this week rolled out its service network for corporate IT departments, aiming to give these organizations a better way to manage all aspects of their support business.

New offerings for B2B

There was a spattering of product announcements at Gartner Group Inc.'s Internet & E-Business conference and exhibition in New York this week.

AOL, PurchasePro ink B2B deal

Though the business-to-business marketplace shakeout continues, it hasn't stopped America Online (AOL) from stepping into the fray.

Dun & Bradstreet to buy iMarket

Dun & Bradstreet today said it would buy iMarket, a privately-held provider of business-to-business sales and marketing software for small and midsize businesses.

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