Web Search Industry--FAST (AllTheWeb) FAST Realigns Management Team
From the news release, ""While current market conditions remain challenging, we are sharpening our focus on core product developments and enhancements with the singular goal of transforming our search capability into a competitive advantage for a growing list of Internet and enterprise customers," said Thomas Fussell, Chairman of FAST. "The changes we are announcing today include consolidation of management into two strategic locations, the discontinuation on non-revenue generating technologies, and renewed focus on 'must have' search products. Each supports our overall goal of continued quarter-to-quarter revenue growth."
Web Search Industry--Excite@Home
Source: News.Com Excite@Home Files for Bankruptcy
From the article, "Excite@Home, the leading provider of broadband Internet access, said Friday that it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and sell its high-speed network to AT&T for $307 million in cash...AT&T has no interest in retaining the Excite portal, so it could be sold to another company, according to a source."
Intranet Search
Source: Sydney Morning Herald Direct From Australia: P@noptic
P@noptic is a search tool designed for intranets. Direct to the P@noptic Web Site See Also: SearchTools.Com is a wonderful to resource to learn more about engines for your intranet.
Web Search RealSearch is Really Gone
The RealNames service, allowing direct interaction with several search engines, was only a demo.
Full-Text Document Shelf (2 Items) U.S. Military
Source: U.S. Department of Defense Quadrennial Defense Review Report
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