Billboard reports that Apple’s success with its iTunes Music Store in the US will be much harder to duplicate in Europe due to the region’s complex multilingual, multicultural and multi-regulatory issues. “There’s a big race for Europe. In the first half of next year, we can expect four to five of the big U.S. names in Europe,” says John Rose, London-based EMI Group’s executive VP.
Read More4D, Inc. today released 4D Business Kit 2.1, the latest version of its e-commerce storefront solution. The updated version brings an Integrated Intelligent Behavior Engine, additional security features, enhanced sales reporting, and more. “Personal individualized Service has always been a major limitation for e-merchants, said Brendan Coveney, CEO of 4D. “The Integrated Intelligent Behavior Engine of 4D Business Kit 2.1 allows e-merchants to provide customized and personalized offerings to each customer.
Read MoreWeb Crossing today announced a new Neurons plug-in for the creation of interactive multimedia database modules in a Web Crossing 5.0 environment. The plug-in allows users to quickly create and share interactive data-driven elements, such as catalogs and phone lists. The Web Crossing Neurons Plug-in is free for a limited time with any Web Crossing 5.0 installation, whether licensed or ASP model.
Read MoreThe Omni Group has released Address Book Chart Builder, a new add-on for the company’s OmniGraffle and OmniGraffle Pro applications. Based on the new “relationship” field found in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther’s Address Book, this free utility uses OmniGraffle to build family trees, org charts, and free-form relationship charts including pictures and e-mail addresses where possible.
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