Two start-up firms unveil software to 'push' information on the Internet

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Start-up Marimba Inc is introducing its Castanet software, which enables companies to use the Internet for distributing new and information as well as software and game upgrades. Users can request updates at set periods, but requesting the quickest rate enables them to receive news and other information in real time. The servers send only updated information, rather than complete graphics or software files. This approach speeds the downloading process and eliminates the long waits experienced by Internet users when downloading information. Intermind Corp is preparing to introduce free software that will automatically download information from specified Web sites. Several other companies are developing software that sift through the Internet and download specified information, or enables companies to send information over the Internet and company networks. These companies include Microsoft, Netscape, Pointcast Corp, Individual Inc and Cognisoft Corp.

Networking Software Pkgs, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Product development, Product introduction, Product Announcement, Internet, Software product introduction, Network software, Search engines, Internet search software, Internet server software, Internet/Web server software, Marimba Inc., Castanet (Internet/Web server software), Intermind Corp.

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New proposals on encryption get tepid response

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Two bills will be presented before Congress in an effort to resolve the deadlock between the Internet industry and the administration on software encryption. However, industry executives are unenthused about the proposals which would limit government restrictions on the export of encryption software. The Clinton administration would like to establish government-approved repositories to store copies of encryption keys for decoding encrypted information. This would enable law enforcement officials to decode private communications with a court order. Industry executives continue to maintain the government restrictions are harming international business efforts, particularly since electronic commerce over the Internet requires effective encryption. Producing weaker versions of encryption software for foreign markets not only raises costs, but provides a useless service since computer hackers can crack the weaker code.

Usage, Computer industry, Safety and security measures, Telecommunications regulations, Government communications regulation

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AT&T plans new system to curb theft

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AT&T Corp has developed a new system, dubbed Information Vending Encryption System (IVES), which will increase the proliferation of electronic commerce by allowing companies to sell products without the fear of theft by computer users. The IVES system is a coupling of software and hardware designed to allow cable subscribers or on-line users to decode scrambled transmissions of video or software programs sent electronically. The AT&T system represents another attempt by the telecommunications company to facilitate multimedia transmission services and the technology that incorporates voice, data and video. AT&T faces tough competition from companies such as Ziff Communications Co's former Interchange Online Network and ImagiNation Network. AT&T is hoping to be an industry leader or at least expand its own global network through this endeavor.

Marketing, Internet services, T, Cable television, Design and construction, Online information services, Security measures, Multimedia systems, Cable television/data services, American Telephone and Telegraph Co., Systems/data security software, Systems and data security software, Security systems, Online information service, Marketing Strategy, Market Penetration, Multimedia Technology, AT and T Information Vending Encryption System (Systems/data security software)

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