| Sun turns to Neil Diamond for Amazon utility 'killer'
Here's Sun Microsystems. Ahead of the curve with utility computing? Check. Interested in gaining the business of today's internet companies? Big check. Full of server-side software skills? Check. Behind Amazon.com of all companies in actually putting these things together as a product or service companies can buy? Yep. Sun's mysterious failure to address the potentially meaty market for renting a web infrastructure to fledgling businesses appears on course for a correction. The company plans to unveil a project code-named Caroline in the next couple of months, offering a "hosting platform for development and delivery of dynamically scalable Internet-based services". .
WSI Internet Marketing Consultant to Open National Office in Orange ...
WSI opens a new national office located in Orange County, CA. The office, lead by Tracey Johnson MA, MBA, will partner with businesses to grow their revenue and reduce operating costs by implementing Internet marketing solutions customized to their business needs. Johnson will customize campaigns for ROI, which include dynamic websites, identity design, email marketing, sponsored advertisements, blogs, video, chat, communities, search engine registration and optimization, e-commerce and hosting. .
MyWebGrocer.com expands with new appointments in sales and development
MyWebGrocer.com is expanding with the appointment of two new sales representatives to the team. The company, which provides e-commerce and Internet marketing solutions to grocery retailers, has more than 80 retail grocery chain clients for services including web site design and hosting, e-mail, online circulars and other e-commerce operations. Rob Rice, who joins the company in a sales and business development role, will be focusing on the New England and the Tri-State area encompassed by New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. He brings more than 19 years of experience in the grocery field to his new role, including 13 years of experience in retail grocery, customer relationship management, and sales of software, technology, analysis, direct mail and related data processing solutions.
InternetPerils' New Net Can Catch Phishers
InternetPerils exposes a cluster of phishing servers that operated for months undetected. InternetPerils' products identify phishing clusters so targets of phishing, including banks and consumers, can act by contacting the ISP hosting the cluster, or by contacting law enforcement agencies. Austin, TX (PRWEB) October 19, 2006 -- InternetPerils, Inc., a leading provider of automated products for Internet Business Risk Management, today announced it has exposed a cluster of phishing servers operating from an ISP based in Germany. InternetPerils' analysis shows such clusters can infest unsuspecting ISPs for weeks or months. Free access to an animated GIF of the cluster over time, plus analysis, is available at http://www.internetperils.com/perilwatch/20060928.php with registration.
MyDomain Launches National TV Campaign to Support Its Start Your Dream ...
VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- MyDomain, the Internet Domain Name and Web Hosting powerhouse, announces the launch of a national multimillion dollar TV campaign to support its Start Your Dream Business website for $1 promotion. The one of a kind deal gives customers use of a domain they choose and all the tools needed to quickly publish and launch a website for $1. Because this groundbreaking offer is like nothing out there, MyDomain is kicking off a national cable advertising campaign to ensure that people across the country can take advantage of this unique program. Beginning on October 1, 2007, MyDomain plans to run its Start Your Dream Business commercials on Bravo, CNBC, the Discovery Channel, MSNBC, Discovery Times, The Movie Channel, SCI-FI, Soap Network, SPIKE TV, and USA.
Florida's FDN Communications Chooses Calix
FDN Communications, a 250,000-line CLEC based in Florida, has selected the Calix C7 multiservice access platform (MSAP) to help transform its network in the face of a changing regulatory environment and accelerating consumer expectations. FDN Communications will initially deploy the Calix C7 in its 170 central office collocations.
Founded in 1998, FDN Communications currently provides a full suite of voice and data services to over 70,000 business and residential customers and has more than 250,000 access lines. In addition, FDN provides web hosting, collocation, and application services throughout its operating footprint in the Southeast US.
Calix said that with UNE-P (unbundled network elementplatform) availability and pricing being changed in line with FCC regulatory modifications, CLECs everywhere are looking for multiservice access platforms that maximize the range of services that can be delivered and provide greater network flexibility.
Allton Starts Web Design Firm in Lake Saint Louis, MO
Michael Allton can still remember his first website. "It was 1997, and my mother had just formed a new non-profit organization in Norwalk, Ohio called Project Leadership. It was designed to promote leadership and community values and she wanted a website to help recruit members. I used FrontPage 97 and it was very basic, but it sparked my love for website design." Since then, Michael has come a long way. For several years, he designed websites for businesses and organizations in Ohio while with an IT Firm. Then, last year, after moving to Lake Saint Louis, he started his own design firm, Stadia Studio. "I wanted very much to get back into designing websites for small businesses," said Michael. "I've always enjoyed helping businesses grow, and having a great website is an integral part of that." Stadia Studio specializes in providing small businesses with complete web services including website design, hosting, search engine optimization and consulting.
Franchise Lawn Doctor Chooses Simplicato for their Email Hosting Needs
Simplicato, Inc. a premier global provider of business email hosting and email archiving, is proud to announce that Lawn Doctor, the nation's leading Lawn Care, Tree & Shrub Care and Pest Control specialist, has chosen Simplicato for their email hosting needs. New York City, NY (PRWEB) October 24, 2006 -- Simplicato, Inc. a premier global provider of business email hosting and email archiving, is proud to announce that Lawn Doctor, the nation's leading Lawn Care, Tree & Shrub Care and Pest Control specialist, has chosen Simplicato for their email hosting needs. Lawn Doctor's previous provider had some obstacles which hindered their ability to run the franchise, and the franchisees email smoothly and efficiently. Here are some of the challenges which Simplicato offered resolution.
LeaseWeb Launches Windows Express Server
Business hosting provider LeaseWeb, in collaboration with Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), has announced a new low-cost dedicated hosting service targeted at small and midsize businesses. LeaseWeb Dedicated Windows Express Server allows customers to be online within 24 hours with a proprietary start-up server and broadband package. Dedicated hosting -- as opposed to shared -- offers companies a complete system without the threat of negative performance caused by other users. The Windows platform guarantees continuity of the solution through upgrades. LeaseWeb's network has been shown to have a realized uptime of 99.99 percent, according to a WatchMouse study in 2006. LeaseWeb is based in the Netherlands with offices throughout Europe and in New York. « Back to Critical News « Get more advice every month.
Business Briefs: Chamber organizes annual trade show
The Athens Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Business Expo on March 27 at The Classic Center. Organizers for the 2008 Business Expo have adopted the theme "Let's Make a Deal" and will provide activities throughout the day. The day will start with a networking event, Business Before Hours, and end with award presentations at 4 p.m. The awards will include the annual Small Business Person of the Year. Trade show organizers are expecting more than 100 exhibitors, said Rich Cary, the chamber's vice president of member services. Exhibition booth costs are $475 for members and $575 for non-members. For more information, visit the chamber's Web site at www.athensga.com or call (706) 549-6800. Toccoa company plans $1M expansion Combat Training Solutions, a Stephens County company that manufactures simulated explosives for the military, announced that it plans to add more than 30 jobs and invest $1 million to expand a facility in Eastanollee.
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