Press Releases for 1996
Netscape Certificate Server 1.0 Beta Fact Sheet
(December 20, 1996) Netscape released the public beta version of Netscape Certificate Server software for issuing digital certificates and safeguarding private online communications on intranets.
Netscape Directory Server 1.0 Fact Sheet
(December 18, 1996) Netscape Directory Server 1.0 is open, scalable server software for managing enterprise directories of people and resources.
IBM, Lotus, Netscape, Novell and Sun Microsystems Announce Plans for Internet Training and Certification Consortium
(December 17, 1996) The goal of the consortium will be to create a multivendor global standard for Internet training and certification.
IBM, Netscape and Sun to Sponsor Global Java Education Tour for Developers
(December 11, 1996) IBM, Netscape, and the JavaSoft business unit of Sun Microsystems announced they plan to sponsor a series of educational seminars for commercial developers around the world.
Netscape and Symantec Sign Strategic Agreement to Integrate and Distribute Flagship Products
(December 11, 1996) Symantec and Netscape announced two strategic agreements that will allow each of the companies to bundle, market, and distribute each others' products.
Netscape Expands DevEdge Developer Programs With New Electronic News and Information Subscription Service
(December 11, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation introduced Netscape DevEdge ONE News, a service that delivers relevant news and information directly to the electronic mailboxes of developers worldwide at no charge.
Netscape and Sun Designate Netscape IFC Windowing Toolkit as a GUI Environment for Building 100 Percent Pure Applications
(December 11, 1996) Sun Microsystems and Netscape announced that the Netscape Windowing Internet Foundation Classes are designated as a GUI environment that can be used in building 100 percent pure Java apps.
Netscape Announces Windowing Internet Foundation Classes 1.0 Now Available on Internet Site
(December 11, 1996) The Java Windowing application framework enables a new generation of intranet applications.
Netscape Introduces Netscape SuiteTools for Developing and Managing Intranet Applications
(December 11, 1996) Netscape SuiteTools, available directly from Netscape, includes the award-winning Netscape LiveWire Pro development environment and products from NetDynamics, NetObjects, and Symantec.
Netscape and Five Regional Bell Internet Units Forge Marketing Pact and Plan Launch of Netscape ISP Select for Easy Choice of Internet Service Providers
(December 10, 1996) Netscape and Regional Bell Internet companies announced an agreement that establishes Netscape Navigator as the default browser for the Bell services through the new Netscape ISP Select.
Netscape Calendar Server 1.0 Fact Sheet
(December 9, 1996) Netscape has released the final version of Netscape Calendar Server 1.0, a new enterprise scheduling server for managing meetings and calendars on corporate intranets and over the Internet.
Netscape Licenses ObjectStore PSE for Java and Will Bundle Object Design's Java Database With Netscape Communicator
(December 9, 1996) ObjectStore PSE for Java will enable developers using Netscape ONE to build powerful applications and applets that store Java objects locally.
Netscape Recommends MEGASOFT Online to Provide Web-Based Software and File Distribution System
(December 9, 1996) MEGASOFT Online announced that Netscape has recommended MEGASOFT Web Transporter as a complementary Web-based software and file distribution system to Netscape client and server software.
NASD Deploys Netscape Server Software to Create Corporate Intranet
(December 6, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced that the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), the parent company of The NASDAQ Stock Market and NASD Regulation, is using Netscape Server software to create a corporate intranet. NASD is also using Netscape Server software to launch Internet sites for the NASD, NASD Regulation, and NASDAQ International Marketing Initiatives.
Netscape Client and Server Products Earn High Marks from Customers and Industry Watchers
(December 4, 1996) Netscape announced that its award-winning client and server software products received positive opinion ratings of higher than 90 percent from customers.
KinderCare Saves Time, Lowers Costs With Netscape Internet Technology
(December 2, 1996) Netscape announced that KinderCare Learning Centers is using Netscape SuiteSpot servers and Netscape Navigator on its intranet and Internet sites to reduce the administrative paper load required to update and communicate with 1149 centers throughout the United States.
Val-Pak Selects Netscape as Platform for Corporate Intranet and Internet
(November 26, 1996) Netscape announced that Val-Pak is using Netscape SuiteSpot server software and Netscape Navigator client software for its corporate intranet and its World Wide Web site.
Computer Reseller News and Netscape to Provide Technology News to Channel Partners
(November 25, 1996) CRN and Netscape announced that CRN will provide a continually updated newsfeed to the Channel Partners section of Netscape's Internet site and will participate in Netscape's In-Box Direct program.
Netscape Outlines Vision for the Net in '97
(November 20, 1996) Jim Barksdale, Netscape's president and CEO, demonstrated Netscape's integrated client-server software suites and previewed a future Netscape Communicator component, code-named Constellation, in a keynote address at Comdex.
Virgin Communications Chooses Market-Leading Netscape Navigator for New Virgin Net Consumer Internet Dial-Up Service
(November 19, 1996) Netscape and Virgin Communications announced that Virgin will use Netscape Navigator client software for its new customer-friendly Virgin Net.
Vivo to Provide Web Video Highlights of Comdex Keynote Featuring Netscape CEO Jim Barksdale
(November 19, 1996) Vivo Software will use its VivoActive Technology to bring highlights of Jim Barksdale's keynote address to the World Wide Web on Wednesday, November 20, at 9 a.m.
Netscape In-Box Direct for SuiteSpot Brings Tailored News Delivery to Enterprise Users
(November 18, 1996) Netscape announced a new program called Netscape In-Box Direct for SuiteSpot, the enterprise version of its popular In-Box Direct service announced two months ago.
Netscape ONE Shines Among Comdex Headliners in Las Vegas
(November 18, 1996) Netscape's platform for Internet and intranet application development demonstrates commitment to third-party supporters.
Industry Leaders to Advance Standardization of Netscape's JavaScript at Standards Body Meeting
(November 15, 1996) Netscape announced a meeting of the ECMA international standards organization to advance the standardization of JavaScript, a cross-platform scripting technology for creating applications on the Internet and intranets.
HP Domain Enterprise Servers Enable Organizations to Move Their Business to the Net
(November 14, 1996) The new HP Domain software suite integrates industry-leading HP OpenView management, Netscape SuiteSpot, and HP OpenMail messaging application.
IBM and Netscape Sign Joint License Agreement
(November 14, 1996) IBM and Netscape announced an agreement through which Netscape will integrate IBM's new Java-based web-to-host software, IBM Host On-Demand, into Netscape's enterprise intranet client, Netscape Communicator Professional Edition.
Netscape Announces New Partner Engineering Center
(November 13, 1996) Netscape Partner Engineering Center will host projects between Netscape and its many partners to speed software porting, testing, performance, and localization efforts.
Kaiser Permanente Develops Leading-Edge Online Member Network Using Netscape Internet Software
(November 12, 1996) A thousand Kaiser Permanente members located in Silicon Valley are using Netscape software to access the HMO's newly launched member-system pilot, Kaiser Permanente Online.
HP Chosen as Netscape's First Worldwide Support Provider
(November 11, 1996) Netscape and Hewlett-Packard announced an agreement whereby HP will become the first worldwide support provider for Netscape's entire line of Internet and intranet software, including both client and server products.
Tech Data and Netscape Announce Expanded U.S. Distribution Agreement
(November 11, 1996) Tech Data will distribute Netscape's full line of client and server software products and provide pre-sale and post-sale training, service, and technical support.
Netscape Announces Channel Expansion and Training Programs to Support Enterprise Customers
(November 11, 1996) Complementing its recent introduction of new products for the enterprise market, Netscape announced a series of relationships and training programs.
HP Becomes Netscape Worldwide Authorized Training Provider
(November 11, 1996) Building on their strategic alliance, Hewlett-Packard and Netscape announced that HP has been appointed Netscape worldwide authorized training provider and will offer Netscape Internet Server Administration courses as part of HP's growing Internet training curriculum.
3Com Using Netscape Technology to Forge Global Information System
(November 8, 1996) Netscape announced that 3Com, a leading global networking company, is using Netscape client and server software as the enabling technology for its corporate intranet and Internet sites.
Lotus to Ship Netscape Navigator With Lotus Products
(November 6, 1996) Lotus Development Corp. announced plans to ship Netscape Navigator 3.0 with selected Lotus products, including the Notes client family and Lotus SmartSuite.
Prudential Securities Uses Netscape Software to Create New Intranet to Link Financial Advisors and Clients
(November 4, 1996) Netscape Communications and Prudential Securities announced that Prudential has licensed Netscape client and server software to create an intranet connecting clients, financial advisors and the firm's internal resources throughout the United States.
Autodesk Ships AutoCAD Release 13 Internet Publishing Kit
(October 31, 1996) Autodesk announced a new publishing solution that includes Netscape Navigator Gold to allow designers and drafters to share drawings over the Internet and intranets.
Netscape Communications Corporation Files Registration Statement for Public Offering of 5 Million Shares of Common Stock
(October 30, 1996) Of the 5 million shares being offered, 2 million shares are being sold by Netscape and 3 million shares are being sold by certain selling stockholders.
CBT Systems, Netscape Announce Training Software Offer for Netscape ONE Experts and Developers
(October 30, 1996) CBT and Netscape are working together to offer CBT courseware at reduced prices to participants in the new Netscape ONE Expert program and to Netscape DevEdge developers.
Netscape and Oracle Sign Strategic Agreement to Integrate and Distribute Flagship Products
(October 28, 1996) Netscape and Oracle announced that they will bring together Oracle's Universal Server and NC products with Netscape's Commercial Applications and Navigator.
New Netscape Communicator to Include Free Content From 40+ Companies
(October 24, 1996) Netscape announced that users of Netscape Communicator will have access to free content from the more than 40 providers who are currently part of the Netscape In-Box Direct service.
Scotia Capital Markets Capitalizes on Netscape Software-Based Corporate Intranet Across Global Markets
(October 23, 1996) Scotia Capital Markets, the investment banking, trading, and brokerage arm of Scotiabank, purchased a site license for Netscape Navigator client software and Netscape SuiteSpot server software in support of its intranet development efforts.
Netscape to Use Lucent Technologies' Internet Communications Technology in Netscape Communicator and Netscape Media Server
(October 22, 1996) Lucent Technologies' elemedia new-business venture and Netscape announced an agreement to incorporate elemedia's Media Plus multimedia communications technology in future generations of Netscape products to provide a higher quality of voice, music, and video over networks.
Netscape Reports Revenues of $100 Million for Third Quarter 1996
(October 22, 1996) Netscape announced that its revenues totaled $100 million for the third quarter ending September 30, 1996 - a 329 percent increase over the $23.3 million revenues for the same period in 1995.
Netscape Announces Platform-Independent Internet Security Solutions
(October 16, 1996) Netscape announced that it plans to integrate the security API documented in Intel's Common Data Security Architecture specification into Netscape Communicator and Netscape SuiteSpot.
Amplitude Software Teams With Netscape on Netscape ONE-Based Internet Resource Management Solution
(October 16, 1996) Amplitude Software and Netscape announced that Netscape recommends Reserve, Amplitude's resource management application, as a complementary solution to Netscape Calendar.
Netscape Announces Comprehensive Strategy to "Embrace and Integrate" Microsoft Platforms and Technology
(October 15, 1996) Netscape's new initiative is aimed at protecting existing customer and developer technology investments by using Netscape technologies to help integrate a variety of popular desktop and server operating systems and databases with intranets.
U S WEST Communications Uses Netscape Software for Corporate Intranet
(October 15, 1996) Netscape announced that U S WEST, a provider of telecommunications services to more than 25 million customers in 14 western and midwestern states, is improving its business through a leading-edge corporate intranet enabled by Netscape client and server software.
Netscape Announces Netscape Communicator Client Software Product for Communication on the Internet and Intranets
(October 15, 1996) Netscape Communicator is an integrated product for open email, groupware, editing, calendaring, and browsing on intranets and the Internet.
Netscape Announces Netscape SuiteSpot 3.0 for Open Email and Groupware on Intranets
(October 15, 1996) Together with Netscape Communicator, SuiteSpot 3.0 provides enterprise customers with an integrated client-server software solution.
Netscape Unveils New Line of Integrated Client-Server Solutions for New Era of Web-Rich Open Email and Groupware
(October 15, 1996) New Netscape intranet solutions enable corporate customers to build and manage full-service intranets using Netscape SuiteSpot 3.0 and Netscape Communicator client software.
Netscape Takes Major Steps to Increase Its Online Presence in Europe
(October 14, 1996) Netscape announced plans to further expand its Web site offerings for the European market with the installation of European Web and software download sites and the creation of a European General Store.
40 Companies Including Progressive Networks and Netscape to Support Real Time Streaming Protocol (RTSP)
(October 14, 1996) RTSP is a communications protocol for control and delivery of real-time media that provides a standard way for clients and servers from multiple vendors to stream multimedia content.
New Intranet and Internet Studies Show Netscape Servers and Clients Hold Commanding Market Lead
(October 10, 1996) Recent independent studies by Forrester Research and Zona Research indicate that Netscape commands approximately 80 percent of the Web server market - a figure approaching the lead Netscape holds in the browser market.
Sun's Schmidt and Netscape's Andreessen to Address Netscape Developers at Netscape Internet Developers' Conference in New York City
(October 10, 1996) Marc Andreessen will provide Netscape developers with a roadmap of Netscape technologies and development opportunities in the intranet and corporate Web site market. To conclude the conference, Dr. Eric Schmidt will cover the future of network communications.
SOFTBANK Expos to Co-Sponsor "Smart Sounds: Music for the Planet," a Benefit Concert for the Rainforest Alliance
(October 10, 1996) In conjunction with the Netscape Internet Developers' Conference, SOFTBANK Expos will offer registered conference attendees free tickets to a concert featuring Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Marc Cohn, and special guest Carly Simon.
Netscape Inbox Direct Expands to Include European Content Providers
(October 10, 1996) Netscape announced that 16 European content providers have agreed to participate in Inbox Direct, joining over 30 companies currently providing automatic delivery of Internet content directly to users' email in-boxes.
Netscape Announces Relationship with Physicians' Online to Provide Software Solutions for Physician and Health Care Intranet Marketplace
(October 7, 1996) Netscape announced an agreement with Physicians' Online to provide Netscape client and server software for the company's Internet-based physician network.
Netscape and CyberCash Announce Relationship to Broaden Payment Options Over the Internet
(October 7, 1996) Netscape and CyberCash announced that CyberCash's CyberCoin Internet payment technology will be bundled into future versions of Netscape products, including Netscape LivePayment server software for online payment processing.
Netscape to Host Press Conference and Strategy Day on October 15.
(October 7, 1996) Netscape will unveil its vision and directions for 1997 at an international press conference.
Chevron Uses Netscape Client and Server Software for Corporate Internet and Intranet Use
(October 3, 1996) Netscape announced that Chevron Corporation, one of the world's largest petroleum companies, with operations in more than 100 countries, is using both Netscape client and server software for its corporate intranet and Internet sites.
Netscape Server Software Featured in AT&T's End-to-End Web Hosting Service
(October 1, 1996) Netscape announced that the AT&T Easy World Wide Web service is using Netscape server software for its own Web site and to offer integrated services to businesses wanting to establish an Internet Web presence.
First Data and Netscape Announce Program to Help Businesses Establish Payment-Enabled Web Sites
(September 30, 1996) First Data and Netscape are expanding the opportunities for small and midsized businesses to establish World Wide Web sites that accept credit cards as a form of payment.
Netscape LivePayment Ships as Part of New Netscape Payment Kit for Internet Commerce
(September 30, 1996) Netscape announced Netscape Payment Kit, a software solution that lets businesses build intranet applications and Web sites that can accept credit card payments for goods and services.
Apple Computer and Netscape Develop Standards-Based, Cross-Platform Products for Audio Conferencing Over the Internet
(September 27, 1996) Apple and Netscape intend to work together to create interoperable, standards-based applications and development tools for real-time audio and video conferencing over the Internet.
Reuters and Netscape Preview Reuters Web, a Private Network for Financial Markets
(September 25, 1996) Reuters Web, a private Web-based network for Reuters financial services clients, will incorporate Netscape's Internet client and server software. A value-added feature of the Reuters 3000 product line, Reuters Web will deliver high-performance, secure connectivity and information to some 340,000 Reuters financial services clients worldwide.
Trend Micro's Virus Protection to Be Added to Netscape Proxy Server; Response to the Internet Computer Virus Threats
(September 24, 1996) Trend Micro and Netscape announced they have signed a technology licensing agreement to bundle Trend Micro's award-winning virus detection software with Netscape Proxy Server software.
Netscape Navigator Gold Personal Edition 3.0 Now Includes InfoAccess' NET Transit
(September 24, 1996) Netscape is bundling NET Transit as one of nine additional software products included with its new premium client software to give users a quick and simple way to convert a word processing file into a Web page.
Nine Leading Client-Server Software Companies Join Netscape AppFoundry Program
(September 23, 1996) Netscape announced that the first wave of client-server application vendors are adapting their packaged software products for corporate intranets using technologies from Netscape ONE, the open network environment.
3M Corporation Uses Netscape Client and Server Software for Its Corporate Intranet
(September 19, 1996) Netscape announced that 3M purchased a license for 10,000 copies of Netscape Navigator client software and a license for Netscape SuiteSpot Server software to develop its corporate Intranet.
AT&T, Compaq, Digital, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, SGI, Sun and Other Industry Leaders to Cosponsor Netscape Developer Conference
(September 18, 1996) Netscape announced that ten of the world's largest, most respected leaders in computing and software technology will cosponsor the Netscape Internet Developer Conference, October 16 to 18 in New York.
Xilinx Standardizes on Netscape Software as Building Block for Information Sharing and Access
(September 17, 1996) Xilinx, the world's leading supplier of CMOS programmable logic, has purchased Netscape server software, as a high-performance platform for creating, managing, and distributing information and live online applications, along with a worldwide site license for Netscape Navigator client software, as its cross-platform interface for communication, collaboration, and data access for its 1500 employees worldwide.
Progressive Networks Announces RealAudio 3.0, Achieving Broadcast-Quality Sound Over the Internet
(September 17, 1996) RealAudio System 3.0 delivers stereo sound over 28.8Kbps modems and near-CD quality sound over ISDN and LAN bandwidths.
Informix Provides Database Technology for Netscape AppFoundry
(September 16, 1996) Informix announced that Netscape will include 60-day evaluation copies of INFORMIX-OnLine Workgroup Server as the database platform for the new Netscape AppFoundry, a collection of applications and enterprise development tools for building network-based corporate intranet applications.
AutoDesk Launches AutoCAD Release 13 Internet Publishing Kit
(September 16, 1996) AutoCAD Release 13 Internet Publishing Kit is the industry's first turnkey publishing solution that provides designers and drafters with everything they need to accurately publish, view, access, and share files with AutoCAD Release 13 software.
2.9 Million Visitors Propel Netscape Internet Site to Over 100 Million Hits a Day
(September 11, 1996) Recent independent studies from PC-Meter and Nielsen's I/PRO show that the Netscape site remains the most popular site on the Web, continuing to attract and retain visitors.
Netscape Destinations Expands With New Content and New Services for Business Users
(September 11, 1996) The expanded Destinations site includes more than 150 new information sources, support for Netscape Navigator 3.0 features, and advanced capabilities including dynamic information delivery, movable site samplers, new newsgroup listings, and access to newsgroup search services.
Silicon Graphics Establishes Major Presence in the Electronic Commerce Market
(September 10, 1996) Silicon Graphics announced new relationships with key electronic commerce solution providers including BroadVision, CyberCash, EveryWare Development, Netscape, Open Market, and V-ONE to expand its presence in the electronic commerce marketplace.
Netscape Navigator Gold 3.0 Now Available, Adding Momentum to Netscape Client Software
(September 10, 1996) Netscape announced the delivery of Netscape Navigator Gold 3.0, the newest version of Netscape's premier client software that combines an integrated suite of intranet applications to facilitate information creation, access, and collaboration within the enterprise.
REI Launches New Online Store Based on Netscape Software
(September 10, 1996) REI's online store will use Netscape Merchant System software and Netscape Community System software to provide its customers with another outlet to purchase and obtain valuable information.
Attention Web Site Builders: Netscape-NetObjects End-to-End Web Software Solution Makes It Easy to Author, Serve, and Maintain Sites
(September 9, 1996) Netscape and NetObjects announced an agreement to bundle NetObjects Fusion in Netscape Enterprise Server software to dramatically simplify the way companies create and manage Web sites.
Netscape Unveils Netscape AppFoundry for Rapid Deployment of Intranet Applications Based on the Netscape ONE Platform
(September 9, 1996) The Netscape AppFoundry program is designed to make it easy for enterprise developers to use Java, JavaScript and other technologies in Netscape ONE, the open network environment, to create and rapidly deploy cross-platform business applications on their intranets.
Netscape Unveils Netscape AppFoundry Online for IS Professionals Creating Intranet Applications
(September 9, 1996) Netscape announced Netscape AppFoundry Online, an innovative new Internet community for IS professionals and corporate developers who are creating business applications on their intranets.
New Version of the PointCast Network Provides Key Enhancements
(September 9, 1996) Version 1.1 of the PointCast Network - which integrates seamlessly with Netscape Navigator 3.0 - provides key technology upgrades, including 50 percent text compression and selectable channels, accelerating download times for PointCast viewers.
Netscape Signs Technology Licensing Agreement With Corporate Software and Technologies (CS&T)
(September 6, 1996) Netscape will distribute CS&T's "Corporate Time" calendaring and scheduling application with Netscape's line of Internet client and server software.
Netscape Navigator Momentum Builds Following Recent Launch of Version 3.0
(September 4, 1996) The newly released Netscape Navigator 3.0 client software has continued to gain momentum in the Internet marketplace. This week 11 more major content providers signed on to offer the breakthrough new service, Netscape Inbox Direct, to their customers.
Netscape and Macromedia Announce Agreement to Integrate Shockwave With Netscape Navigator Client Software
(September 4, 1996) Netscape and Macromedia announced plans to incorporate the Shockwave plug-in and Fireworks - Macromedia's high-performance, Java-based content animation API - into the Netscape Navigator client software product line.
Spelling Entertainment to Unveil Its New Melrose Place Web Site Based on Latest Netscape Software
(September 3, 1996) Spelling has taken advantage of many of the new features of Netscape Navigator 3.0 client software, such as LiveAudio and LiveVideo, to enable the creation of exciting new Internet applications and content. Spelling is also using Netscape Merchant System applications software to sell Melrose Place merchandise online.
Elecktroson Announces Netscape Navigator 3.0 as First Browser to Be Enhanced by Its Revolutionary New CD-Recordable Product ... WebGrabber
(August 28, 1996) Elektroson, a worldwide leader in the development of CD-R software, announced WebGrabber, the first-ever software utility application that installs directly onto a Web browser and allows users to seamlessly download Web content, including audio, graphics and text files, directly from the Internet to a CD.
Netscape and IBM Announce Development of Native OS/2 Version of Netscape Navigator
(August 28, 1996) Netscape and IBM announced the development of a native OS/2, speech-enabled version of Navigator for OS/2 Warp 4, which will broaden the scope of content currently available to OS/2 customers via the Internet.
Borland Announces IntraBuilder Pricing and Version Strategy, and Bundles Netscape FastTrack Server and Netscape Navigator Gold
(August 27, 1996) Borland International announced that it will bundle Netscape FastTrack Server and Netscape Navigator Gold in its IntraBuilder line of live, data-driven intranet application development suites for Windows NT and Windows 95.
BellSouth and Netscape Announce Relationship and Licensing Agreement
(August 27, 1996) BellSouth will provide a customized version of Netscape Navigator client software to its business and residential customers, and is using Netscape Enterprise Server software as the foundation for its Internet site.
Netscape and Apple Announce Plans to Develop Netscape Navigator for Apple's Cyberdog
(August 27, 1996) Apple Computer and Netscape announced that they have signed an agreement for Netscape to develop a new version of Netscape Navigator that supports Cyberdog, Apple's Internet suite, and OpenDoc, the open component architecture.
Netscape Announces Navio Communications to Extend Power of the Internet to Consumer and Non-PC Devices
(August 26, 1996) Navio will introduce the power of the Internet to millions of people by delivering core, scalable software based on Netscape Navigator technology for a wide variety of consumer and non-PC products such as televisions, telephones, set-top boxes, game players, and the new breed of network computers and information appliances designed for homes and businesses.
Entergy Standardizes on Netscape Client and Server Software for Corporate Intranet and Internet Use
(August 23, 1996) Entergy, one of the largest electronic utilities in the United States, is using Netscape client and server software for its corporate intranet and Internet sites to better serve its customers, employees, and stockholders.
Check Point Software Announces Secure Support for Netscape's CoolTalk
(August 20, 1996) Check Point FireWall-1 is the first firewall to provide integrated, secure support for Netscape's CoolTalk conferencing software.
Netscape and Sprint Announce Strategic Relationship and Licensing Agreement
(August 20, 1996) Sprint has chosen Netscape Navigator as the Internet client software for its newly launched Internet service, Sprint Internet Passport. In addition, Netscape Navigator Personal Edition, Netscape's retail product, will feature Sprint as one of the Service Providers available to users.
Netscape Inbox Direct Service Offers Customized News Delivery for Netscape Navigator Users
(August 19, 1996) Netscape Inbox Direct lets Netscape Navigator users register their interests and preferences with a broad array of Internet content providers and receive qualified daily postings via rich-text messages directly in their Netscape Internet Inbox.
The New York Times and Netscape Deliver First Personalized Edition of The New York Times at No Charge to Millions Via Netscape Navigator
(August 19, 1996) Through a new service called Netscape Inbox Direct, Netscape and The New York Times are making it easy for users to select the sections of The New York Times they want to receive electronically and have them delivered in fully formatted HTML rich-text electronic messages right into their Internet Inboxes.
Broad Array of Third Parties Announce Support for Netscape Navigator 3.0 Features
(August 19, 1996) Developers and content providers are welcoming the availability of Netscape Navigator 3.0, a major new release that signals the next era in Internet client software development.
Netscape Announces Availability of Netscape Navigator 3.0 With Free Offer of High-Quality Content Delivered Directly to User's Inboxes
(August 19, 1996) Netscape Navigator 3.0 integrates new security features and a suite of Web-based applications, including electronic mail and news. It will be available on 16 platforms.
Countrywide Home Loans Uses Netscape Platform to Develop Extensive Internet and Intranet Solutions
(August 15, 1996) Netscape and Countrywide Home Loans, the nation's largest independent mortgage lender, announced that Countrywide is using Netscape server and client software to develop one of the mortgage industry's most sophisticated Internet systems.
Chrysler Corporation Standardizes on Netscape Client and Server Software for Its Corporate Intranet
(August 14, 1996) Chrysler signs multi-thousand user site license for Netscape Navigator and Netscape SuiteSpot.
Netscape Server Software to Be Offered Through Retail Outlets for First Time
(August 12, 1996) Netscape announced that its FastTrack Server software for Windows 95 will be available through such retail outlets as CompUSA, Computer City, Egghead Software, and Fry's Electronics.
Netscape Unveils Netscape FastTrack Server for Windows 95
(August 12, 1996) Netscape FastTrack Server for Windows 95 is easy-to-use, high-performance Web server software that lets corporate employees, developers, and small businesses set up and run their own Web sites.
Shell Takes Advantage of Netscape Technology for Intranet and Internet
(August 9, 1996) Shell uses Netscape products, including Netscape clients, servers and commercial applications, as the basis for its next-generation, live online applications for its intranet and Internet sites.
GE Information Services Develops Extensive Corporate Intranet Utilizing Netscape Server Software
(August 8, 1996) GEIS is using a Netscape-based intranet for employee communications, access to legacy databases, directory services, and email.
Netscape Announces Second Internet Developer Conference With Focus on Enterprise Applications for Intranets and Web Sites
(August 5, 1996) Netscape announced the second in its series of Netscape Internet Developer Conferences - this one aimed at enterprise developers building applications and content for corporate intranets and Web sites - to be held in October in New York City.
Netscape Provides New Online Services to Accelerate Business Opportunities for Developers
(August 5, 1996) Netscape announced two new online services - Netscape ONE Stop Software and Netscape Developer's Edge Online - that will leverage the company's popular Internet site and its online communications expertise to create business opportunities for Netscape developers.
Netscape Unveils All-New Information, Personalization and Navigation Features on Internet Site
(August 5, 1996) Netscape announced exciting new personalization, information and navigation features on its Internet site that will make it easier than ever for users to access and explore the rich resources of the Internet.
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corporation Standardizes on Netscape Software for Intranet and Internet
(July 30, 1996) Netscape announced that Columbia/HCA Healthcare, the nation's largest healthcare provider, is using Netscape software for both its corporate intranet and its Internet site.
Better Business Bureau Premiers Unique Solution to Help Build an Ethical Online Marketplace
(July 30, 1996) Netscape, Hewlett-Packard, AT&T,, and other companies have agreed to sponsor startup costs for BBBOnLine, an online service dedicated to assuring that online businesses treat customers fairly.
Twenty-One Companies License Netscape ONE Technologies to Deliver New Class of Tools for Distributed Applications
(July 29, 1996) Netscape announced that 21 leading companies have licensed the technologies of Netscape ONE, the open network environment, to include in their next-generation software development tools, creating a whole new category of developer tools for the Internet.
New Netscape ONE Platform Brings Distributed Objects to the Internet and Intranets
(July 29, 1996) Netscape announced it will embrace the Internet Inter-ORB Protocol (IIOP) standard as the basis for its distributed object model in its new Netscape ONE, the open network environment.
Netscape Unveils Netscape ONE, the Open Network Environment - a Standards-Based Platform for Open Client/Server Applications
(July 29, 1996) Netscape announced Netscape ONE, the open network environment, a standards-based platform for creating a new generation of distributed client/server applications. Netscape ONE unifies into a single platform the standards of the Internet, such as HTTP, HTML, LDAP and Java, and a tool chest of open, cross-platform software and technologies for creating rich, distributed applications on the Internet and intranets.
NetObjects Supports the Netscape Software Platform as Part of Overall "Open" Approach
(July 29, 1996) NetObjects announced NetObjects Fusion, an innovative authoring application that includes extensive, powerful, and unique support for the Netscape open software platform.
JCPenney Adopts Netscape Software for Corporate Intranet and Internet Use
(July 26, 1996) Netscape announced that JCPenney is using Netscape clients, servers and commercial applications as a platform for building next-generation online applications for its intranet and its year-old Internet home page.
Netscape Delivers 100,000 Servers in Q2 '96 for Intranets and the Internet
(July 25, 1996) Netscape announced that it significantly increased its server software momentum with the release of its Netscape SuiteSpot integrated server family and Netscape FastTrack Server software in the second quarter of 1996.
Netscape Providing Software to 33 Leading Telecommunications Companies for Internal, Business and Consumer Use
(July 25, 1996) Six additional European telecommunications companies have chosen Netscape software for their Internet and intranet solutions, bringing to 33 the number of telecommunications companies worldwide using Netscape software.
More than 20 Companies Join Netscape to Help Define Open Standard for Internet Calendaring and Scheduling
(July 24, 1996) Companies have agreed to work together to set standards that will enable users to manage their calendars and schedule meetings on corporate intranets and over the Internet.
Internet Home Banking Service From Bank of America Uses Netscape Client and Server Software
(July 23, 1996) Netscape announced that Bank of America is using Netscape software for its Internet HomeBanking site to allow customers to obtain account information, access account and transaction information, make transfers between accounts, and more.
Netscape Introduces Netscape Navigator Gold Campaign
(July 22, 1996) In a move designed to meet the needs of enterprise users, Netscape announced its "Go for the Navigator Gold" promotion. Effective July 18 through September 30, 1996, customers can purchase Netscape Navigator Gold plus a software subscription for $69 - a 28 percent saving.
Netscape Reports Revenues of $75 Million for Second Quarter 1996
(July 18, 1996) Netscape Communications reported revenues totaling $75 million for the second quarter ending June 30, 1996, which is a 34 percent increase over the previous quarter revenues of $56.1 million.
Netscape and NeXT Team to Deliver Enterprise Web Solutions
(July 17, 1996) Netscape and NeXT announced they will work together to deliver software solutions that allow corporate customers to create enterprise intranets and Web sites using products from both companies.
Netscape Granted Approval by U.S. Government to Distribute Highly Secure Versions of Netscape Software Products on the Internet
(July 16, 1996) Netscape announced it has received approval from the U.S. government to download highly secure versions of its popular Navigator Internet client software and servers to its U.S. customers.
Netscape Provides Software Foundation for Genentech's Corporate Intranet
(July 15, 1996) Netscape announced that Genentech, a leading biotechnology company, is using Netscape software as the single cross-platform interface for its corporate intranet.
Netscape and Addison Wesley Interactive Team to Help Shape the Future of Higher-Education Multimedia
(July 11, 1996) Addison Wesley Interactive (AWI), a publisher of educational multimedia products, has signed an agreement with Netscape that will make Navigator software the platform for AWI's CD-ROM course materials.
Kinetix Introduces MAX VRML2, Internet's First PC-Based Tool for Creating Moving Worlds VRML 2.0 Content
(July 10, 1996) Kinetix today unveiled its MAX VRML2 and its 3D Studio MAX Plug-in, which generate 3D content viewable with Silicon Graphics' Cosmo Player Plug-in for Netscape Navigator. The products enable users on corporate Intranets to access a broad array of 3D content such as engineering documents and architectural drawings.
Netscape and Bell Canada Agree to Collaborate on Intranet and Internet Solutions
(July 10, 1996) Bell Canada will use Netscape software to develop its company intranet and will work with Netscape to develop Internet and intranet solutions for the Canadian market.
Russia-On-Line Chooses Netscape Navigator to Enhance Internet Services in Russia
(July 8, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced an agreement for the use of its highly popular Netscape Navigator as the Internet client for Russia-On-Line, the leading commercial Internet service provider in Russia.
Defense Information Systems Agency to Use Netscape Software With Information Infrastructure Programs
(July 8, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced that the Defense Information Systems Agency, the information technology arm of the United States Department of Defense, is using Netscape client and server software on worldwide U.S. military intranets.
HP, Informix and Netscape Bring Informix's Industry-Leading Database Technology to Enterprise Work-Force Collaboration
(July 8, 1996) Informix Software, Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company and Netscape Communications Corporation announced that Informix will be the first relational database company to support the enterprise work-force collaboration solution by integrating the INFORMIX-Online product family.
Oracle Licenses Netscape Navigator for Broad Company Usage
(July 1, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced that Oracle Corporation has licensed Netscape Navigator client software for use throughout the company. Netscape Navigator will be available to 16,000 Oracle employees, providing them with a cross-platform Internet client for acccessing both the Internet and the Oracle Corporation intranet.
Netscape Client and Server Solutions Popular With Top Consulting Firms Building Intranets
(June 28, 1996) Netscape announced that its software platform has become the intranet and Internet platform of choice for many of the world's largest consulting companies.
McDonnell Douglas Intranet Uses Netscape Software to Streamline Document Distribution
(June 27, 1996) Netscape technology provides a software-based document distribution systems that's less expensive, faster, and more flexible than the paper-based system it replaced.
SportsLine USA Uses Netscape Technology to Build Shaquille O'Neal Web site
(June 26, 1996) Shaq World features the latest audio and video technologies, including Netscape LiveVideo, Netscape Merchant System, and Netscape Community System.
Visa, MasterCard and Technology Partners Publish Revised Secure Electronic Transactions Method
(June 25, 1996) A revised version of the Secure Electronic Transactions (SET) specification details how bank card transactions on the Internet will be secured using encryption technology.
IBM to Bundle Netscape SuiteSpot Servers and Netscape Commercial Applications on New RS/6000 Internet POWERsolutions
(June 25, 1996) IBM has expanded its licensing agreement with Netscape to include server software from Netscape SuiteSpot and Netscape Commercial Applications for AIX.
World's Leading Energy Companies Turn to Netscape for Corporate Intranet Solutions
(June 24, 1996) Using Netscape's open standards-based software, oil and gas companies are enhancing their intranet and Internet sites to streamline communication and collaboration among employees, customers, partners, and the general public.
Bay Networks Standardizes on Netscape Software for Intranet and Internet
(June 20, 1996) Bay Networks uses virtually the entire Netscape product line as an integrated platform to communicate with customers, partners, and resellers worldwide.
Marc Andreessen to Participate in Interactive Live Web Event
(June 20, 1996) Participants can pose questions on the future of the Internet and intranets.
EDS and Netscape Agreement Enhances Strong Relationship Between Internet and Intranet Leaders
(June 20, 1996) EDS will add Netscape's entire line of client and server software and Commercial Applications to its suite of business offerings for its more than 8000 customers.
Netscape Internet Site Exceeds 80 Million Hits a Day
(June 19, 1996) Netscape announced that its Internet site now receives over 80 million hits a day and has accumulated a total of over 10 billion hits since its inception.
Netscape Navigator Surpasses 38 Million Users to Become the World's Most Popular PC Application
(June 19, 1996) Netscape today announced that the number of users of Netscape Navigator has surpassed 38 million, exceeding Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Office.
Major Manufacturing Companies Adopt Netscape Software for Internet and Intranet Applications
(June 19, 1996) Netscape announced that leading manufacturing companies, including Ford, GE, 3M, and Xerox, have chosen Netscape's open software.
Informix and Netscape Announce Intranet-Enabled Workgroup Database Solution
(June 17, 1996) Informix Software and Netscape announced the Informix Workgroup Solution, an easy-to-use workgroup database solution for intranet and client-server applications.
Netscape Announces Availablility of Secure Sockets Layer 3.0 Software Development Toolkit
(June 17, 1996) Netscape announced the availability of the Secure Sockets Layer software development toolkit (SSLRef 3.0), designed for intranet and Internet application developers creating security-enabled products.
Pfizer Relies on Netscape-Based Intranet to Help Manage Double-Digit Growth
(June 17, 1996) Netscape announced that Pfizer, a leading developer and marketer of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer healthcare, is using Netscape software for its corporate intranet, which reaches 40,000 employees across the world.
Sandia National Laboratories Selects Netscape and Action Technologies as Intranet Solution
(June 14, 1996) Action Technologies, a leader in Internet/intranet and client/server business process automation software, and Netscape announced that Sandia National Laboratories has purchased Action Technologies' Metro, a business process automation solution for internal and external Web sites.
New Netscape Advertising Program Provides Site Sponsors With In-Depth Information and Enhanced Services
(June 13, 1996) Netscape announced a comprehensive program, the Netscape New Media Initiative, designed both to attract new advertisers to its highly popular Internet site and to provide more in-depth information and more sophisticated display services to its current advertisers.
LSI Logic Chooses Netscape Mail Server for Its Worldwide Messaging Solution
(June 12, 1996) LSI Logic, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has selected Netscape Mail Server and Netscape Navigator for its worldwide corporate network serving 4000 employees.
Netscape Reaches Intranet Market Milestone With 92 of Fortune 100 as Customers
(June 12, 1996) Netscape announced that its open software platform has achieved broad acceptance among Fortune 500 companies as the basis for their corporate intranets. Ninety-two of the top 100 companies from the 1995 Fortune 500 list are users of Netscape's client, server, or development tools software.
Motorola Launches Air Ventures Team
(June 11, 1996) Motorola's new Air Ventures group is testing its first product, AirWeb Wireless Software, a client-server middleware solution that optimizes the use of Web browsers over wireless networks.
Booz Allen and Hamilton Standardizes on Netscape Software for Strategic Intranet Infrastructure
(June 11, 1996) Netscape announced that Booz Allen and Hamilton, a leading management and technology consulting firm, is using Netscape software as the enabling technology for its corporate intranet.
FedEx Standardizes on Netscape Software for Internet and Intranet
(June 11, 1996) Netscape announced that Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation company, is using Netscape software for both its Internet site and its corporate intranet.
Sybase and Netscape Team on Internet Software Products
(June 11, 1996) Sybase announced an agreement with Netscape to license, service, and support Netscape servers for the Internet.
Novell Announces Novell Internet Manager Certification for Internet and Intranets
(June 10, 1996) Novell announced the expansion of its certified educational programs to include a new series of courses focused on the Internet and intranets.
Netscape Expands Presence in Latin America
(June 10, 1996) Netscape announced that it is expanding its presence in Latin America with the launch of three new master distributors: Acron in Buenos Aires for Argentina; Netmax in Sao Paolo for Brazil; and ProWeb S.A. in Santiago for Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Netscape Gains More Than 130 Plug-ins and Thousands of Corporate Developers
(June 3, 1996) Demonstrating the widespread acceptance of the Netscape software platform among application developers, Netscape announced that more than 130 plug-in developers are already creating plug-ins to work with its widely popular Netscape Navigator client software. In addition, Netscape is working with thousands of enterprise developers who are creating applications based on the Netscape software platform for use on their own corporate intranets.
Adobe Introduces Adobe Acrobat 3.0 Software, Making It Easy for Netscape Navigator Users to View PDF Files
(June 3, 1996) Adobe Systems announced Adobe Acrobat 3.0 software, providing business customers with one of the fastest and easiest solutions for sharing any document online. Adobe Acrobat provides Netscape Navigator users with an easy way to view PDF documents on the Internet.
Internet Shopping Network, Leading Online Retailer, Uses Netscape Servers to Offer Easy Access to Products
(May 29, 1996) Internet Shopping Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of the one billion dollar television retailer Home Shopping Network, is using server software from Netscape as the enabling technology for its leading online retail Web site.
Los Angeles Times Moves to the Internet Using Netscape Software
(May 29, 1996) The Los Angeles Times is using Internet software from Netscape Communications to build, run and manage its new site on the World Wide Web. The site, LATimes.com, is free of charge, providing a comprehensive source of information for and about Southern California.
Netscape Enhances Netscape Open Software Platform for Java Developers
(May 28, 1996) Netscape announced that it is extending its Java-enabled open software platform with new technologies and tools that make it easier for developers to create Java- and JavaScript-based applications.
Netscape Broadens Development Partners Program to Support Market Delivery of Developers' Applications
(May 28, 1996) Netscape announced Netscape DevEdge, its next-generation development partners program to support market delivery of Netscape developers' applications. Netscape DevEdge is aimed at commercial and enterprise developers, value added resellers and systems integrators, and creative and design professionals using the Netscape software platform to build intranet and Internet applications.
Macromedia Shockwave Featured in Netscape Power Pack 2.0
(May 22, 1996) Macromedia, the leader in digital arts, multimedia, and Web publishing software, announced that its popular Shockwave plug-in for Macromedia Director is now featured in Netscape Power Pack 2.0.
Netscape Announces Netscape News Server 2.0 for Creating and Managing Discussion Groups
(May 21, 1996) Netscape unveiled Netscape News Server 2.0 software for creating and managing collaborative discussion groups on private intranets or the Internet.
Apple, IBM, Netscape, Oracle, and Sun Set First Guidelines for a New Generation of Low-Cost, Easy-to-Use Network Computers
(May 20, 1996) Apple Computer, International Business Machines Corporation, Netscape, Oracle, and Sun Microsystems today joined forces in the announcement of an unprecedented common set of guidelines for developing low-cost, easy-to-use network computing devices.
CBT Group Signs Agreement to Develop Educational Software With Netscape for Netscape's JavaScript and LiveWire
(May 16, 1996) CBT Group signed an agreement with Netscape to provide self-paced, interactive educational and training products for the new JavaScript scripting language and Netscape LiveWire visual development environment.
Hewlett-Packard and Netscape Outline Strategic Alliance to Deliver Enterprise Solutions Across Unix and NT Systems Platforms
(May 14, 1996) Hewlett-Packard Company and Netscape Communications Corporation announced they would work together to deliver business-critical intranet solutions for medium to large enterprises. Describing a comprehensive alliance covering technology sharing and product development as well as joint marketing, sales, support and training, both companies expressed their intent to provide enterprise solutions that reflect the open standards of the Internet.
Netscape Announces Netscape LivePayment to Facilitate Internet Commerce
(May 13, 1996) Netscape Communications extended its Internet commerce platform by announcing Netscape LivePayment, open, cross-platform server software for collecting payments on the Internet.
Netscape Unveils New Versions of Commercial Applications for Enhanced Integration With Corporate Databases
(May 13, 1996) Netscape Communications announced new versions of its Netscape Commercial Applications, market-leading integrated software solutions for online commerce. The new products - Netscape Publishing System 1.5, Netscape Merchant System 1.5 and Netscape Community System 1.5 - feature enhanced support for cross-platform, cross-database integration with legacy systems and data.
CompuServe and Netscape Team to Create First Hosted Collaborative Computing Solution for Intranets
(May 9, 1996) CompuServe and Netscape announced a strategic marketing and development agreement to deliver a hosted intranet service with rich groupware functionality.
Cadence Design Systems Builds Corporate Intranet With Netscape Software Products
(May 9, 1996) Cadence Design Systems, a leading supplier of electronic design automation software and services, will use Netscape server software to support its sales force and Netscape Navigator as the standard client software for the company's Macintosh, Windows, and UNIX-based systems.
Netscape Releases Six New International Beta Versions of Netscape Navigator 2.0
(May 8, 1996) Netscape Communications unveiled six new international public beta versions of Netscape Navigator 2.0.
Adobe PrintMill Software Provides Printer Access and Management Services Through the Internet
(May 7, 1996) Adobe Systems announced Adobe PrintMill, the first Internet-based printing solution.
Netscape Unveils Netscape Navigator Gold 3.0 for Internet and Intranet Publishing
(May 7, 1996) Netscape Navigator Gold 3.0 combines the features of the recently introduced Netscape Navigator 3.0 with easy-to-use Internet and intranet publishing capabilities, enabling WYSIWYG creation of Web documents that can include Live Objects such as JavaScript, audio or video.
Netscape Announces "Gold Rush" Contest Winners
(May 7, 1996) Netscape Communications announced the winners of the Netscape "Gold Rush," a contest that began in January 1996 in conjunction with the public availability of the 2.0 beta version of Netscape Navigator Gold.
Netscape LiveMedia Framework for Internet Multimedia to Integrate Precept Software's RTP Protocol
(May 6, 1996) Precept Software has announced that its implementation of the Real-Time Transport Protocol (RTP) will be incorporated in the Netscape LiveMedia framework for Internet multimedia.
12 Industry Leaders Including Apple and IBM Join Support for Netscape LiveMedia Framework for Internet Multimedia
(April 30, 1996) Netscape announced that 12 leading hardware and software vendors, including Apple Computer and IBM, have joined 11 original supporters of the LiveMedia framework.
Apple and Netscape Collaborate to Increase and Enhance Multimedia Content on the Internet
(April 30, 1996) Apple Computer and Netscape announced a QuickTime licensing agreement that is expected to increase the use of multimedia, video-based images and digital music on the World Wide Web.
Zenith Data Systems Bundles Netscape FastTrack Server Software to Deliver Low-Cost World Wide Web Servers for Windows NT
(April 30, 1996) Zenith Data Systems unveiled a low-cost, entry-level Web Server bundle based on its Z-SERVER WG workgroup server and Netscape FastTrack Server software for Windows NT.
PointCast and Netscape Announce Joint Technology and Marketing Agreement
(April 30, 1996) Under the terms of a technology agreement, the two companies plan to jointly launch a major electronic marketing campaign highlighting both the Netscape Navigator Internet client software and the PointCast Network.
Netscape Introduces Netscape Navigator 3.0
(April 29, 1996) This major release of Netscape's popular client software for intranets and the Internet delivers corporate administration and security features, real-time collaboration, and live content for enterprise users.
HP Broadband Internet Delivery System to Use Netscape Server Software to Provide Web Access to Internet Service Subscribers
(April 29, 1996) Hewlett-Packard Company announced plans to offer Netscape Server software as part of the HP Broadband Internet Delivery System.
Netscape Announces Completion of Insoft Acquisition
(April 25, 1996) Netscape announced that it has completed its acquisition of InSoft, a leader in network-based communications and collaborative multimedia software for the enterprise.
Netscape Unveils Netscape Destinations, Offering Easy Access to Exciting New Content on the Internet
(April 24, 1996) Netscape unveiled Netscape Destinations, a new information site that is part of Netscape's Web site and features some of the leading general, business, and financial news and services on the Web.
Netscape Reports Revenue of $55 Million for First Quarter 1996
(April 23, 1996) Netscape reported revenues totaling $55 million for the first quarter ending March 31, 1996, a 35 percent increase over the previous quarter revenues of $40.6 million.
More Than 40 Companies Join Netscape and U. Michigan to Support Lightweight Directory Access Protocol as Proposed Standard for Internet Directories
(April 22, 1996) Netscape announced that the University of Michigan, AT&T, Banyan, IBM, Lotus, Novell, and more than 40 other companies support the Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP, RFC 1777) as a proposed open standard for directory services on the Internet.
Netscape Announces Netscape Certificate Server to Enable Companies to Encrypt Enterprise Communications and Data
(April 22, 1996) Netscape announced Netscape Certificate Server, easy-to-use Web server software that makes it easy for organizations to safeguard their private online communications and manage their own certificate authority service over intranets.
Netscape Announces Netscape Mail Server 2.0 With Enhanced Performance, Scalability, and Remote Connectivity
(April 22, 1996) Netscape announced Netscape Mail Server 2.0, next generation, open standards-based client-server messaging software that provides superior performance, scalability, and remote connectivity for enterprise customers.
Hongkong Telecom IMS and Netscape Announce Licensing Agreement
(April 18, 1996) Hongkong Telecom IMS (HKTIMS) and Netscape announced that HKTIMS is providing Netscape Navigator client software to customers who subscribe to its new Internet services.
Netscape to Improve Speed and Performance of Java Applications Running Inside Netscape Navigator
(April 17, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation and Borland International announced Netscape's plan to improve the speed and performance of Java applications running inside Netscape Navigator by including Borland's AppAccelerator - a "just-in-time" dynamic compiler for Java applications.
Netscape Ships Collabra Share 2.2
(April 11, 1996) Netscape announced Collabra Share 2.2, a new version of the award-winning information sharing and group conferencing software. Collabra Share 2.2 delivers broad support for offline use.
Netscape Announces New Client Software for the Retail Channel
(April 10, 1996) Netscape announced the expansion of its retail software product line with the unveiling of Netscape Navigator Gold Personal Edition for Windows, Netscape Navigator Personal Edition 2.0 for Windows and Macintosh, and Netscape Power Pack 2.0 for Windows.
Autodesk and Netscape to Extend the Internet as a Platform for Engineering Collaboration
(April 10, 1996) Autodesk and Netscape announced they will work together to extend the Internet into a virtual engineering environment where designers and engineers can use Netscape and Autodesk software to collaborate.
GE and Netscape Form Joint Venture
(April 10, 1996) GE Information Services (GEIS) and Netscape announced a joint venture that will develop and market software for Internet-based business-to-business electronic commerce.
Bell Atlantic and Netscape Announce Licensing Agreement
(April 10, 1996) Bell Atlantic and Netscape announced that Bell Atlantic will provide co-branded Netscape software to its business and residential customers. Working with Netscape, Bell Atlantic Internet Solutions will provide Netscape Navigator client software to residential customers, and a full range of Netscape client and server software to business customers.
Netscape Announces Netscape Proxy Server 2.0 for Replicating and Filtering Web Content
(April 2, 1996) Netscape announced that Netscape Proxy Server 2.0 software will be available this week for downloading in beta form on the Netscape Internet site. Proxy Server 2.0 provides replication-on-demand for work groups by intelligently caching frequently accessed Internet documents inside the corporate firewall to conserve bandwidth and reduce response times for clients.
Netscape and Gartner Group to Develop @vantage Online Service for World Wide Web
(March 25, 1996) Gartner Group announced an agreement with Netscape Communications to develop an Internet version of @vantage, an interactive, online knowledge environment for professionals that provides concise, actionable advice about information technologies (IT).
Publishing Industry Leaders Choose Netscape Software for Live Online Applications
(March 25, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced that more than a dozen industry-leading publishers are using Netscape software products to create and run their live, online publishing applications.
Netscape and Voxware Announce Strategic Investment
(March 20, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation has acquired an equity position in Voxware, a privately held developer of advanced voice-processing software for Internet, multimedia, computing, and communication applications.
Netscape Announces a Search and Directory Page to Give Users Easy Access to Information
(March 20, 1996) Netscape announces a new, easy-to-use search and directory page that will enable users to find information on the Internet quickly. Through agreements with Excite, Infoseek, Lycos, the McKinley Group, and Yahoo, Netscape will give users seamless access to industry-leading information search services from the Netscape Internet site.
Netscape Launches New Channel Partners Programs
(March 19, 1996) Netscape announced three new programs - the Netscape AffiliatePlus Partner program, the Netscape Commercial Application Partner program, and the Netscape Education Partner program - to help its channel partners deliver high-quality solutions to customers and clients throughout the world.
Web Content Management Solution Created by DocuMagix HotPage with Netscape Navigator
(March 18, 1996) DocuMagix, leaders in personal document management software, today entered into an agreement with Netscape Communications Corporation to provide a rich solution to Internet users who want to manage their Web content and integrate it into their personal workflow.
Silicon Graphics Unveils WebFORCE Intranet Product Line
(March 18, 1996) In a strategic move to address the changing needs of enterprise computing customers, Silicon Graphics announced WebFORCE Intranet, the industry's first integrated hardware and software solution for creating, serving, and managing Web sites on internal corporate networks ("intranets").
Netscape Chooses Purify For Its Windows-Based Software Development Team
(March 11, 1996) Netscape will provide its developers working on products for the Microsoft Windows platform with Purify for Windows NT. Purify is Pure Software's industry-leading run-time error location system.
CompuServe and Netscape Enter Major Relationship
(March 11, 1996) In a move that combines the strengths of two industry leaders, CompuServe and Netscape announced a major software distribution, networking services, and marketing relationship.
America Online and Netscape Announce Marketing and Technology Alliance
(March 11, 1996) America Online and Netscape announced an alliance that will bring the most widely recognized Internet technology to America Online's expansive base of consumers while enhancing America Online's presence on the World Wide Web.
Netscape is Major Sponsor in Efforts to Draw Volunteers for Historic NetDay 96
(March 8, 1996) Netscape announced its support and participation in NetDay 96, an initiative presented by President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore, to put the nation's schools on the Information Superhighway.
1996 Excellence in Software Award Winners Named
(March 5, 1996) Netscape sweeps the "Software Oscars"; Netscape Navigator Personal and LAN editions take top honors. Dr. James Clark, chairman and founder of Netscape wins the Software Publishers Association Lifetime Achievement Award.
Netscape Unveils Netscape FastTrack Server
(March 5, 1996) Netscape today announced Netscape FastTrack Server, Netscape's new high-performance Web server software that delivers advanced server capabilities in an easy-to-setup-and-use package.
Netscape Introduces Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0
(March 5, 1996) Netscape today announced Netscape Enterprise Server 2.0, industrial-strength Web server software with advanced features for publishing live content on corporate networks - or intranets - and the Internet.
Netscape Unveils Netscape SuiteSpot
(March 5, 1996) Netscape today unveiled Netscape SuiteSpot, an integrated suite of cross-platform server software that brings the open standards of the Internet to users on internal corporate networks or intranets.
Netscape Announces Netscape Catalog Server
(March 5, 1996) Netscape today announced Netscape Catalog Server, a new class of server software that makes it easy to find people and information on corporate internal networks, or intranets.
Sell-out Crowd to Attend Netscape Internet DevCon This Week to See Latest Java and JavaScript Tools
(March 4, 1996) Netscape announced that it will highlight the latest Java- and JavaScript-based technologies and tools at its Netscape Internet Developers Conference, beginning tomorrow in San Francisco. Netscape also announced that it will acquire Netcode.
AT&T To Distribute Netscape Navigator Through New AT&T WorldNet Service
(February 29, 1996) Netscape announced the inclusion of Netscape Navigator as part of AT&T's newly announced dial-up version of AT&T WorldNet Service.
U.C. Berkeley's Institute of International Studies and Netscape Provide Global Resources for the Internet Community
(February 28, 1996) Netscape announced that U.C. Berkeley's Institute of International Studies is using Netscape Navigator client software and Netscape Communications Server to develop its internal network, or intranet, and external Web site to bring global resources to the Internet community.
AT&T Announces One-Year Free Internet Trial and Flat-Rate Unlimited Access
(February 27, 1996) AT&T announces AT&T WorldNet Service, offering residential customers free, trial access to the Internet for one year. A free AT&T-branded Netscape Navigator will be made available to WorldNet customers.
Adobe, Apple and Netscape to Collaborate on New Internet Font Technology
(February 26, 1996) Adobe Systems, Apple Computer and Netscape announced that they will work together to define and deliver HTML extensions for type on the Web.
Netscape and Aurum Extend Enterprise-Level Sales and Marketing Applications to the Internet
(February 20, 1996) Aurum Software and Netscape announced an agreement to extend sales and marketing applications to the Internet.
First Data and Netscape Offering Internet Payment Processing Service
(February 20, 1996) First Data Corporation/Card Services Group and Netscape today announced the availability of an innovative Internet payment processing service that will be compliant with Secure Electronic Transactions specifications from MasterCard and Visa.
Netscape Introduces International Beta Versions of Netscape Navigator 2.0
(February 15, 1996) Netscape today announced the availability of Japanese, German, and French public beta versions of Netscape Navigator 2.0.
Compaq and Netscape Announce Strategic Partnership
(February 13, 1996) Netscape today announced a strategic long-term partnership agreement; beginning immediately Compaq will ship Netscape Commerce Server with every Compaq platform.
Disney Teams With America Online and Netscape for a Special Sneak Preview of its Vast New Web Site
(February 12, 1996) To build excitement for the February 22 Internet-wide launch of the Disney.com site on the World Wide Web, the Walt Disney Company is offereing a sneak preview through America Online and Netscape for a 10-day period.
Netscape Introduces Netscape Live3D for Integrating Rich Graphics into Netscape Software Platform
(February 12, 1996) Technology that enables industry-standard Virtual Reality Markup Language(VRML) graphics to be easily integrated into the Netscape software platform.
Over 50 Internet Leaders Embrace 'Moving Worlds' as Next-Generation Open Internet Standard for 3D on the Web
(February 12, 1996) Silicon Graphics and Netscape today announced that 56 Internet leaders have agreed to support "Moving Worlds" as the next-generation implementation of Virtual Reality Markup Language, known as VRML 2.0.
Netscape Offers Migration Program for Microsoft Blackbird Developers
(February 7, 1996) Netscape today announced a migration program for Microsoft Blackbird developers wanting to create Internet content and applications.
SCO and Netscape to Create Commerical, Unix-Based Internet Solutions
(February 5, 1996) SCO and Netscape today announced they have signed a strategic agreement combining both SCO's Unix operating systems with Netscape's platform to create Internet-based solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Netscape Reports 85 Percent Revenue Growth for Fourth Quarter 1995
(January 31, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation today reported revenues totaling $40.6 million for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 1995, an 85 percent increase over the previous quarter revenues of $22.0 million.
Netscape Announces New Real-Time Audio and Video Framework for Internet Applications
(January 31, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation today announced Netscape LiveMedia, a standards-based framework for bringing real-time audio and video to the Netscape open software platform.
Netscape Announces Public Beta of Netscape Navigator Gold
(January 29, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced that the public beta version of Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0 software is available for downloading from the Netscape Internet site.
Netscape "Gold Rush" Contest Kicks Off Netscape Navigator Gold Public Beta
(January 29, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation today announced the Netscape "Gold Rush" Contest to kick off the public beta test of Netscape Navigator Gold 2.0
Software Publishing Corporation Announces ASAP WebShow for Netscape Navigator Bringing Live Slide Shows to the Internet
(January 23, 1996) Software Publishing Corporation today announced ASAP WebShow for Netscape Navigator 2.0 client software.
Netscape Communications Corporation's Stockholders Approve Two-for-One Stock Split
(January 23, 1996) Netscape today reported that its stockholders have approved a two-for-one stock split.
Camelot Launches DigiPhone Deluxe Compatible With Windows 95 and Bundled With Netscape Navigator
(January 22, 1996) Netscape Navigator to be bundled with software allowing duplex voice communication over the Internet.
Fifteen Companies Deliver First Plug-Ins for Netscape Navigator API
(January 17, 1996) Netscape Communications Corporation announced today that 15 companies have created software components that extend the capabilities of the Netscape Navigator 2.0 platform using the Netscape Navigator Plug-In Application Programming Interface (API).
Cisco and Netscape Sign Software Licensing Agreement
(January 16, 1996) Netscape Navigator client software to be bundled with Cisco Systems' Internet Junction Internet Gateway Software.