Netscape Custom Netcenter Delivers Small Business Portal for HP Brio PC Customers
(Sept. 1, 1999) - Netscape Communications today announced that Hewlett Packard has licensed Netscape's custom Internet portal service, Netscape Custom Netcenter, to deliver a Small Business portal as part of HP's new line of Brio business PCs. Netscape also announced today that several new groups have adopted Custom Netcenter, including The Dialog Corporation, the Sun Netscape Alliance and Marshall & Ilsley Corporation. These companies join a growing list of over one hundred Netscape Custom Netcenter customers, including Federal Express and Lucent Technologies.

Sun-Netscape Alliance Announces iPlanet Commerce Integration Suite for Building Online Trading Communities that Leverage Existing Systems Cross-Company
(August 30, 1999) - The Sun-Netscape Alliance today unveiled iPlanet Commerce Integration Suite, a new suite of e-commerce application and server software that enables companies to build and deploy online trading communities that tie together customers, partners and suppliers and leverage existing systems internally and cross corporate boundaries. The Sun-Netscape Alliance also announced Netscape Application Server - Process Automation Edition for automating cross-company business processes and Netscape ECXpert 3.0, an upgrade to the Alliance's leading commerce exchange application. These new solutions, in addition to existing integration solutions built on Netscape Application Server and Netscape Directory Server, bring integration to the next level by enabling companies to leverage their existing applications, transact business with their customers, partners and suppliers, and automate and manage cross-company processes in the Net Economy.

Netscape Provides Quick Upgrade to Strong Encryption Browser, Enhancing Secure Shopping and E-Commerce on the Internet
(August 25, 1999) - Netscape Communications today announced that users of Netscape Communicator 4.61 client software can upgrade their browser's encryption for enhanced security for shopping and e-commerce on the Internet. Previously, customers would have to download a full version of the browser to upgrade to US-grade encryption; now customers can quickly upgrade by downloading a small file (36KB) from the Netscape SmartUpdate service. Users can upgrade their browsers from international-grade encryption (56-bit) to US-grade encryption (128-bit) in seconds, making online shopping a safer experience and allowing for online banking and bill paying, as many Web sites require 128-bit encryption. Upgrading to 128-bit security also allows Netscape Communicator users to improve the security of their encrypted emails.

50,000 Web Developers Download and Test Open Source Mozilla Browser, the Basis for Netscape Navigator 5.0
(August 16, 1999) - Netscape, a subsidiary of America Online, Inc., today announced that external developer support for mozilla.org has more than doubled since the beginning of the year, underlining the growing momentum for the organization chartered with managing the open source development initiative for Netscape's Communicator codebase. According to statistics released by mozilla.org, more than 50,000 open source testers throughout the world have downloaded and tested the milestone 7 release of the mozilla browser, providing contributions and feedback that will help to deliver the leading browser in the industry.

Netscape Communicator Leads International Browser Development with Support for 23 Languages on Multiple Platforms
(June 24, 1999) - Netscape today announced that Netscape Communicator client software is available in more languages and on more platforms than any other browser on the market today. Netscape Communicator software is now available in 23 languages on over a half-dozen platforms due to the joint development initiatives between IBM and Netscape, giving over 200 million Internet users in 125 countries the opportunity to use Netscape Communicator in their native language. The languages include US English, UK English, French, German, Japanese, Danish, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Russian, Polish, Czech, Greek, Hungarian, Turkish and Slovenian.

Netscape Launches Next Generation Internet Search Service
(June 24, 1999) - As part of AOL's ongoing strategy to develop the best search products and services that make the Internet easier, faster and more convenient to navigate, Netscape today announced "Netscape Search" - the next generation Internet search service for Netscape's leading Internet portal, Netcenter. Netscape Search is built on Netscape's fast growing Open Directory Project and utilizes Netscape Smart Browsing technology, that allows consumers to search the Web using simple words and phrases right from the browser location bar, to deliver accurate and relevant search results quickly and conveniently.

Sun Microsystems to Develop Enterprise Management Tools for Netscape Client Software
(June 22, 1999) - Netscape and Sun Microsystems, Inc. announced today that Sun will continue development of the award-winning enterprise browser and email management tool suite, Mission Control Desktop. Specifically, Sun will now sell and support the current version of Mission Control Desktop and will provide enhancements that support the next major version of Netscape Communicator, which is based on the open source Gecko browsing engine. Mission Control Desktop provides key deployment and administrative tools that IT professionals can use to centrally manage Communicator configurations. With Mission Control Desktop, IT managers can automatically update desktop software in large and small enterprise environments. Mission Control Desktop for Netscape Communicator 4.5 is available and shipping today.

Sun Extends Reach of Java(TM) 2 Platform, Standard Edition to Millions of Client Users Worldwide; Netscape, AOL to Provide Browser Integration
(June 16, 1999) - Sun Microsystems, Inc., today announced separate initiatives with America Online and its subsidiary, Netscape, that reinforce growing support of the Java(TM) 2 Platform, Standard Edition. Under the initiatives, announced this morning at the JavaOne Conference, both AOL and Netscape will offer Web browser support of the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition. AOL will include support for the platform in its CD-ROMs, and Netscape is scheduled to include it in Netscape Communicator 5.0, its forthcoming Internet browser and communication software.

Japanese Version of Netscape Communicator Synchronizes with Palm Computing (R) Platform Devices
(June 15, 1999) - Netscape today announced that the Japanese version of Communicator 4.6 features new Calendar capabilities to work seamlessly with 3Com Palm Computing platform devices, which represent 72 percent of the worldwide personal companion market according to IDC. The new release gives mobile Communicator users fast data access to the Palm Computing platform with the synchronization of Communicator's Address Book, Mail and Calendar. The new Japanese language version of Communicator's Calendar client software is downloadable free of charge today from Netscape Netcenter.

Sun-Netscape Alliance Expands Plans for Integrating XML into E-Commerce Applications and Services
(June 10, 1999) - Furthering its commitment to providing e-commerce applications and services that leverage the strengths of XML, the Sun-Netscape Alliance today reaffirmed its support for the RosettaNet consortium and other key organizations including CommerceNet, XML.org or OASIS that are helping to define the industry's XML standards for business-to-business electronic commerce processes. The Alliance also described its plan to integrate XML support across its family of e-commerce applications for commerce exchange, online procurement, online selling and online bill presentment and payment.

Sun-Netscape Alliance and Equifax Secure Announce Plans to Provide Advanced E-Commerce Security
(June 1, 1999) - The Sun-Netscape Alliance and Equifax Secure, the e-commerce privacy and security division of Equifax, Inc. (NYSE: EFX), today announced plans to provide security infrastructure for large-scale e-commerce applications based on their combined market-leading Internet security solutions.

Sun-Netscape Alliance Expands Application Server Strategy for Transactional E-Commerce Services and Portals
(May 24, 1999) - In a move that reaffirms its commitment to providing customers with best-of-breed server software to help them stay competitive in the evolving Net Economy, the Sun-Netscape Alliance today unveiled its strategy for delivering the industry's leading application server solution and its vision for fulfilling next-generation requirements for e-commerce. The strategy will enable Alliance customers to continue to utilize applications written using Netscape Application Server and NetDynamics as they move existing and new applications forward to the next generation Alliance application server.

Netscape Gecko Browsing Engine and Mozilla.org Winning Industry Recognition with Growing Developer Support
(May 19, 1999) - Netscape today announced growing momentum for Gecko, its next-generation small, fast, and standards-based browsing engine. More than 10,000 open source developers have downloaded the software from mozilla.org and leading companies including Bradbury Software, CiTEC, Cyberworld, NeoPlanet, Sausage Software and Telescan Imagicast are working to integrate it into their products.

Netscape Communicator 4.6 Available Today for Download on Netscape Netcenter
(May 18, 1999) - Netscape today announced that Netscape Communicator 4.6, the latest version of its award-winning Internet browser and email software, is now available for download free via Netscape Netcenter. With SmartBrowsing, Communicator 4.6 makes it faster and easier for consumers to find helpful Netcenter services such as local dining, movies, weather and sports information. Speed enhancements enable Communicator 4.6 to outperform IE5 in page loading from the top 100 Internet sites over a modem. Communicator 4.6 now also includes RealNetworks RealPlayer G2, the most popular way to find and experience streaming audio and video on the Internet.

Sun-Netscape Alliance Unveils Innovative Messaging Solutions for Service Providers, Portals, and Enterprises
(May 5, 1999) - The Sun-Netscape Alliance today announced a messaging strategy that will enable service providers (SPs) and businesses to increase their profitability and thrive in the Net Economy. The Alliance will offer two messaging server products: Sun Internet Mail Server 4.0 software and Netscape Messaging Server 4.1 software.

Sun-Netscape Alliance Unveils Catalog Management Service
(April 26, 1999) - The Sun-Netscape Alliance today unveiled the Catalog Management Service, an innovative initiative that will provide buyers using Netscape BuyerXpert e-commerce application with access to high quality catalog content from their suppliers. This new offering is the first initiative of the Sun-Netscape Alliance Supplier Network, a new set of services that enables buyers to purchase products and services from more than 5,000 suppliers that offer more than three million products.

NeoPlanet Steps Up Support of Mozilla.org's Open Source Software Development Initiative
(April 15, 1999) -- Mozilla.org and NeoPlanet Inc., developer of the industry-leading NeoPlanet "browser/portal" available free for downloading at http://www.neoplanet.com, today announced that NeoPlanet would increase support and contributions to mozilla.org, the organization that manages open source developers working on the next generation of Communicator browser and communication software.

Netscape Celebrates First Anniversary of Open Source Software Release to Mozilla.Org
(April 1, 1999) - Netscape Communications and open source developers are celebrating the first anniversary, March 31, 1999, of the release of Netscape's browser source code to mozilla.org - the organization that manages open source developers working on the next generation of Netscape's browser and communication software. This event marked an historical milestone for the Internet as Netscape became the first major commercial software company to open its source code, a trend that has since been followed by several other corporations. Since the code was first published on the Internet, thousands of individuals and organizations have downloaded it and made hundreds of contributions to the software.

International Versions of Award-Winning Netscape Communicator Now Available
(March 31, 1999) Netscape today announced the availability of Netscape Communicator 4.51, the latest version of Netscape's award-winning Internet mail and browsing software, in Japanese, French, and German editions just 15 days after the English-language software was released.

Sun and AOL Name Tolliver President and General Manager of Strategic E-Commerce Alliance
(March 24, 1999) Sun Microsystems and America Online announced that Sun executive Mark Tolliver will serve as President and General Manager of their strategic alliance to provide easy-to-deploy, end-to-end enterprise and e-commerce solutions to business partners and other companies competing in today's Net Economy. In addition, Barry Ariko, AOL's new Senior Vice President, Netscape Enterprise Group, and formerly Netscape's Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will also hold the title of Executive Vice President and Deputy General Manager of the strategic alliance.

America Online Announces New Organization to Integrate Netscape and Extend Industry Leadership
(March 24, 1999) America Online announced a new organization to integrate Netscape's operations and build on the strengths of the Netscape brand. The Company said it will organize into four Product Groups: The Interactive Services Group, the Interactive Properties Group, the Netscape Enterprise Group, and the AOL International Group. As part of its integration of Netscape, the Company said job redundancies and its new organizational structure will lead to reductions of 350 to 500 positions at Netscape and approximately the same number across America Online's other operations.

America Online, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Netscape Communications Corporation
(March 17, 1999) America Online announced it has completed the acquisition of Netscape Communications Corporation.

Netscape Expands Software Store on Netcenter
(March 16, 1999) Netscape announced the expansion and redesign of its Netscape Store, a popular site for Netscape users upgrading their Netscape Communicator browser software and for over 500,000 customers who have purchased Netscape-branded products. The new Netscape Software Store will expand its inventory significantly to include thousands of third-party software titles, books, and merchandise.

Netscape Opens My Netscape Service to Millions of Web Publishers
(March 15, 1999) Netscape announced the launch of the My Netscape Network, which will allow web publishers to create their own custom 'channel' for Netscape's popular My Netscape personalized Internet start page service.

Netscape and Net2Phone Sign Global Distribution Agreement
(March 10, 1999) Netscape and IDT's Net2Phone subsidiary today announced a multi-year global distribution agreement under which Net2Phone's PC-to-phone service will be exclusively bundled with Netscape's leading Internet browser, Netscape Communicator, and will be featured as a button on the browser Personal Toolbar. In addition, the Net2Phone service is scheduled to be prominently featured on Netcenter, enabling millions of consumers to place telephone calls directly from their computers to any telephone in the world.

Netscape Plans to Integrate XML Into E-Commerce Applications
(March 9, 1999) Netscape announced plans to integrate comprehensive support for XML across its Netscape CommerceXpert suite of e-commerce applications in order to enable businesses to harness the benefits of XML. The Xtensible Markup Language allows online businesses to streamline interoperability between companies and better manage their commerce foundation in the Net Economy.

Netscape Communicator 4.51 Now Available; New Version of Award-Winning Software Includes AIM 2.0 and Quick Netcenter Stock Quotes
(March 9, 1999) Netscape announced the release of Netscape Communicator 4.51, the latest version of Netscape's award-winning Internet mail and browsing software. When users download Netscape Communicator 4.51, they receive AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) 2.0, for real-time, person-to-person and group conversations with friends, family or colleagues. The new release also features Quotes Anywhere, a new capability of Smart Browsing that lets users access stock quotes from anywhere on the Net via the Netcenter Finance Channel.

Netscape Delivers Directory and Messaging Server Software for Linux Operating System
(March 1, 1999) Netscape announced the delivery of preview releases of Netscape Directory Server and Netscape Messaging Server software for Linux, a popular open-source operating system that commands a strong market share in the enterprise and with Internet service providers. Netscape also announced the general availability of Netscape Delegated Administrator software for Linux.

France Telecom Teams With Netscape to Provide Business-to-Business E-Commerce Solutions
(February 23, 1999) France Telecom and Netscape announced that France Telecom has adopted Netscape's e-commerce and messaging applications to offer its customers business-to-business e-commerce solutions. The companies will offer businesses powerful, flexible and encrypted e-commerce solutions based on Netscape CommerceXpert solutions that complement France Telecom's existing intranet and extranet products.

Netscape and VeriSign Sign Major Agreement to Launch Internet Security Center on Netscape Netcenter
(February 23, 1999) VeriSign, the world's leading provider of Internet trust services, and Netscape announced the signing of a comprehensive multi-year agreement to promote secure electronic commerce and communications solutions on corporate networks and the web. The agreement covers a wide range of joint initiatives, including the launch of a new co-branded Netcenter Security Center; the further integration of VeriSign digital certificate services with Netscape client and server products; and the naming of VeriSign as the premier provider of digital certificate and Internet trust services for Netscape customers.

Netscape Launches Netscape AOL Instant Messenger 2.0 on Netcenter
(February 19, 1999) Netscape announced it will offer Netscape AOL Instant Messenger 2.0, a new and better way to communicate on the Internet, via its fast growing Internet portal, Netscape Netcenter. Netscape AIM 2.0 offers enhanced features such as Buddy Chat, Search, and Neighborhood Watch, which together allow consumers to take charge of their Internet experience by finding and communicating with the people they want to talk to.

Verio Teams With Netscape to Enhance Web-Hosting and Virtual Office Services
(February 17, 1999) Verio and Netscape announced that Verio has adopted Netscape's advanced messaging solutions to serve its nearly 800,000 email accounts. Using Netscape's advanced messaging platform, Verio enhances its ability to store, back up and manage business customers' email and large file attachments in a cost-effective and encrypted manner.

SaskTel and Netscape Announce Agreement
(February 3, 1999) SaskTel and Netscape announced a three-year agreement focused on developing and delivering Internet-based solutions to businesses and consumers worldwide. SaskTel, the leading full-service communications company in Saskatchewan, will gain a license to Netscape's entire line of enterprise software and help from Netscape's professional services organization, which is helping the company develop a wide range of hosted commerce and communications services.

Netscape and Thomson Financial Services Announce Agreement to Enhance Netcenter Personal Finance Channel
(February 3, 1999) Netscape and Thomson Financial Services announced an agreement to make Thomson Investors Network Real Time Quotes the exclusive provider of real-time market quotes within Netscape Netcenter's Personal Finance channel. In addition, the two firms have entered a multi-year agreement that will enable other Thomson companies to utilize Netscape's e-commerce software to further advance their Internet publishing efforts. The stock quotes are available today at Netcenter.

Netcenter Launches Netscape Open Directory, the First Open Content Web Search Service
Netscape announced the launch of Netscape Open Directory on Netscape's Internet portal, Netcenter. The Netscape Open Directory is the first open content web directory to harness the knowledge and creativity of 'volunteer editors' and the first to offer the availability of a free use license for businesses and consumers.

Netscape Supports President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion With New Netcenter Y2K Resource
(January 20, 1999) Netscape announced a new business and consumer information resource in support of the President's Council on Year 2000 Conversion. The new re source is called "Y2K" and offers information and Internet links to important Y2K-related pages. Businesses and individuals can also adopt and distribute a spec ial Y2K icon that directs users to the information on the Netcenter Y2K site.

Netscape and ISOCOR Team Up to Deliver New Meta-Directory Technology
(January 18, 1999) Netscape and ISOCOR announced they will collaborate to deliver advanced meta-directory technology. Netscape announced separately today the new Netscape Meta-Directory 1.0 product suite, allowing legacy integration of corporate data into new Internet applications for Intranet, Extranet and e-commerce deployments.

Netscape Announces Netscape Directory for Secure E-Commerce
(January 18, 1999) Netscape today announced Netscape Directory for Secure E-Commerce, a new integrated directory and security Internet software solution for companies building e-commerce-oriented applications to compete in the Net Economy. The solution includes new versions of Netscape Directory Server 4.0 and Netscape Certificate Management System 4.0.

Netscape and Netegrity Sign Strategic Reseller Agreement
(January 12, 1999) Netegrity and Netscape announced a worldwide agreement whereby Netscape will resell Netegrity's award-winning SiteMinder secure user-management software. SiteMinder has been tightly integrated with Netscape Directory Server to deliver a comprehensive, scalable, and robust infrastructure for building web-based e-commerce applications.

Netscape and When.com Team Up to Provide Online Calendar Service for Netcenter Members
(January 12, 1999) Netscape and When.com announced announced an agreement to deliver free calendaring services and event listings to millions of Netcenter members. The new Netscape Calendar service will be featured on Netscape Netcenter's integrated communications service, Netscape Contact, and will allow members to keep a personalized calendar and automatically track events of interest from a directory of 500,000 events.

Netscape Announces Major Web Server Upgrade With Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6 Now Available
(January 11, 1999) Netscape announced Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6 software, a major upgrade of Netscape's market-leading web server software. Available now, Netscape Enterprise Server 3.6 is high-performance, highly scalable web server software for deploying the largest-scale web sites.

Netscape Closes Acquisition of AtWeb
(January 6, 1999) Netscape has closed the acquisition of AtWeb Inc., a leading online services company. Netscape issued 3.36 million shares of Netscape stock to purchase 100 percent of AtWeb stock and options. The company has accounted for this transaction as a pooling of interests. Founded in 1996, Sunnyvale-based AtWeb is a privately held company. Netscape plans to maintain AtWeb as its wholly owned subsidiary, with AtWeb reporting into the Netscape Netcenter division.