Stories by Jack McCarthy

Inktomi CEO: Outsourcing Key to Web Buildout

Enterprises should consider outsourcing all but their core competency when developing sophisticated Web-based operations, according to the head of U.S. Internet and network infrastructure software vendor Inktomi Corp.

Motorola, Extended Systems in Bluetooth Tie-up

Motorola Inc. and Extended Systems Inc., a provider of data management and short-range wireless communications software, have entered into a partnership to implement Bluetooth technology in Motorola's wireless products, the companies announced today.

UPDATE: Gates Pushes Smart Cards

Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp.'s chairman and chief software architect, said today that security issues are key for the development of the Internet, and pushed smart cards as tools that can help improve companies' security procedures.

Carriers Debate 'Last Mile' Strategies

While they are racing to provide the "last mile" of service into the homes of customers, telecommunications companies are eyeing each other warily to see who is gaining competitive advantage. At the NetWorld+Interop (N+I) show here today, several carriers had a chance to sound their rivals out in a rough-and-tumble debate.

Microsoft Enhances TV Strategy with New Offerings

Microsoft Corp. today took an important step to bolster its interactive television strategy, announcing a platform that supports a broad variety of enhanced television applications and services.

STMicroelectronics Buys Nortel Chip Plant

STMicroelectronics NV today said it is buying Nortel Networks Corp.'s silicon semiconductor manufacturing plant in Ottawa, Ontario, for US$100 million. The duo have also agreed to a six-year plan whereby STMicroelectronics will supply Nortel with semiconductor devices, the companies said in a statement issued today.

Novell's shares tank after profit warning

Novell's stock dropped almost 40 percent on Wednesday after the US networking software vendor warned earlier this weej that its second quarter earnings and revenue for fiscal 2000 will be substantially lower than expectations.

Vendors Ready to Supply Internet Build Out

Next week's NetWorld+Interop (N+I) show in Las Vegas will feature a wealth of products and services designed to meet the needs of enterprises heading toward more sophisticated Internet-based operations, analysts, vendors and conference organizers said today.

Microsoft to Seek Delay in Antitrust Case

Microsoft Corp. will ask for additional time to develop its defense against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) proposal to split the company in two, a company spokesman said today.

Sprint Labs Developing New Laser-Based Network

Scientists at Sprint Corp.'s Advanced Technology Laboratory are in the process of conducting laser experiments they think may someday lead to the development of telecommunications systems that will more efficiently transport data through MANs (metropolitan area networks).

Vendors Fight It Out for eBay Contract

Last month, Pauline Nist, a Compaq Computer Corp. general manager, departed from her prepared talk to a group of visitors at the company's Cupertino, California, offices to tell them of a pressing matter.

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