ECnet enables full procurement card potential

Medical Industry linked by technology

Apshai reduces e-business risk

E-commerce provider Apshai says its recently launched business model, based on shared revenue rather than a once-off development cost, will allow South African customers to reduce the risk of entering the e-business arena.

Compaq announces e-commerce alliances at Tel.Com

At Tel.Com exhibition yesterday Compaq SA made a local announcement of their strategic alliances with Intershop and Trintech to deliver cross-platform e-commerce solutions for businesses and Internet service providers.

Tetra launches first phase of e-business strategy

Tetra International has launched IOTA (Internet Order Taking Application), one of the first steps in the company`s new global e-business strategy. It is designed to integrate the supply/demand chain, allowing a company to easily and quickly extend e-commerce solutions.

IBM integrates ATIO`s CyberCall in its e-commerce software

Expedia hits record $16m in weekly sales

Microsoft says its MSN Expedia travel service (http://expedia.com/) reported $16 million in sales for the week of 4 April, which it says is the highest reported weekly sales figure for the online travel industry.

Worldwide Net commerce app market to sky-rocketin 1999

Revenues in the global Internet commerce application market are increasing at a blazing pace. In 1998, they soared 154% to $444 million. In 1999, they will jump another 280% and near $1.7 billion, says International Data Corporation (IDC).

An online cure for what ales you

UK-based SA Brain, a producer of traditional ales, has established a successful e-commerce service that is attracting orders worldwide. The brewery now plans to upgrade its site based on Sun Microsystems technology and consolidate its presence in the global market.

Java helps sell motor insurance over the Internet

UK insurance company, Eagle Star Direct, says it is selling thousands of motor insurance policies through its interactive Web site, created with Java technology. In the first six months, the site generated 50 000 quotes for motor insurance and sold about 1 500 policies for Eagle Star.

FDX, Netscape simplify e-commerce transactions

Netscape, a subsidiary of America Online, and FDX, the parent company for Federal Express (FedEx) and RPS have established a multi-year strategic agreement to offer customers a convenient one-stop portfolio of delivery services on Netscape`s Internet portal, Netscape NetCentre.

Mastech becomes SilverStream Software sterling partner

Increases value to E-Business clients