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[Prognose1]

Dienstag, 09.01.2001

Hintergrund: Wie NTT Docomo im mobilen Internet Geld verdient
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Das Mobilfunkunternehmen NTT Docomo schafft in Japan, wovon andere Anbieter bisher nur träumen: Es verdient Geld mit dem mobilen Internet. Im Weihnachtsgeschäft kamen wöchentlich rund 400 000 zu den bisher schon 17 Millionen Kunden des Dienstes "i-Mode" hinzu. Der seit Februar 1999 angebotene Dienst bietet kleine Grafiken auf dem Farbdisplay und erlaubt Texte in japanischen Zeichen. Demnächst sind auch interaktive Java-Inhalte möglich.

NTT Docomo gehört zu Japans größtem Mobilfunkanbieter, der NTT Group, der sich zu 59 Prozent in Händen des japanischen Staates befindet. Docomo hat mittlerweile eine Marktkapitalisierung von etwa 279 Milliarden Dollar und ist damit zweimal größer als die Konzernmutter. Im ersten Halbjahr 2000 lag der Gewinn bei über zwei Milliarden Dollar die von über 32 Millionen Mobilfunkkunden erwirtschaftet wurden.

Content bieten über 20 000 kleinere Anbieter, darunter Kontakt-Dienste, Wetter und Aktien. Die Grundgebühr für i-mode liegt bei umgerechnet etwa fünf Mark, die weitere Abrechnung läuft nach Datenmenge und den Gebühren der einzelnen Inhalteanbieter. Ein attraktiver Dienst für ein Land, in dem die Durchdringung mit dem Internet noch relativ gering ist.

UMTS geht in Japan bereits in diesem Mai an den Start. Durch Kooperationen und Beteiligungen will NTT Docomo ein weltweites Netz aufbauen. Über die niederländische KPN Mobile will man die deutsche E-Plus erreichen, Zukäufe bei AT&T Wireless versprechen das Tor zum US-Markt aufzustoßen, mit einer Beteiligung an Hutchison Telecom hofft man auf Kunden in Hongkong und Großbritannien.

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Anm.: Das Konzept mit mobilen Web-Inhalten auf Basis einer geringen Grundgebühr (1-2 US$) scheint doch zu funktionieren. Vor zwei Monaten hatte sich NTT Docomo noch anders angehört.

[Prognose1]

Und das auch von heute:


Tuesday January 9, 8:30 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Ventrada Systems Inc.

Ventrada "Opens Doors" to Mobile Information Access for Business Professionals

Well-Respected Advisors and First Partnership With Wireless Software Developer Create Momentum
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 9 /CNW/ - Ventrada Systems Inc. (www.Ventrada.com) today announced the launch of the company, which will develop peer-to-peer file access and sharing applications for mobile professionals who need to gain access to information assets while disconnected from the office. In a separate news announcement today, wireless application developer, AmikaNow! (www.amikanow.com) announced a co-development and marketing partnership with Ventrada(TM), to enhance the offerings of both companies.
Ventrada founders include Eliot Burdett, president, who previously co- founded GlobalX, a developer of web content management software that was sold to OnX Incorporated (TSE: ON - news), and Adrian Salamunovic, vice president of marketing, who previously formed Navasys, an e-business strategy company, and Media Wave Web Solutions, a company that was acquired by Nova Networks.

"We formed Ventrada because we saw the real and growing need among mobile professionals for the type of solutions we can offer," said Burdett. "Wireless and web technologies are just now maturing to the point where peer-to-peer information access and sharing solutions like Ventrada`s are possible, and we feel we have a real opportunity to help shape this emerging market."

The opportunity

---------------

Cahners In-Stat forecasts that there will be more than 240 million wireless Internet subscribers in North America and Europe by 2004.

Mobile professionals, with a need for applications like Ventrada`s that address business needs, are expected to represent a significant share of these subscribers. In October 2000, market research firm IDC reported "technology is a critical enabler for all mobile and remote users across all regions. As adoption of handheld devices increases, as wireless and broadband technologies for business travelers improve ... mobile and remote user growth will skyrocket." According to a 1999 forecast from Killen and Associates, revenues from wireless applications are expected to reach $37.5 billion as soon as 2002.

Management team and advisors

----------------------------

Eliot Burdett, is the president and a co-founder of Ventrada. Burdett brings strong management and start-up experience in the Internet and information systems industries. Prior to founding Ventrada, he co-founded GlobalX, a Web content management software and services company. Burdett built a North American client base as VP, Sales and Marketing, until GlobalX was purchased by OnX Incorporated. Burdett began his career as a programmer with Systemhouse and went on to form Strategic Focus, a management consulting company.

Adrian Salamunovic, is vice president of marketing and a co-founder. Salamunovic brings a keen understanding of the wireless and Internet industries. With over 8 years of experience in Internet development and strategy he is Ventrada`s visionary force. Prior to founding Ventrada, he created e-business strategy company, Navasys,and Media Wave Web Solutions, a company he sold to Nova Networks.

Garney Adams, joined the company early on as director of product management. Adams has over thirteen years of experience in developing sophisticated enterprise telephony applications using Java, Enterprise Java Beans and SQL. Prior to joining Ventrada, he worked for Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT), most recently as team leader for the company`s Web-based Human Resources information system and was responsible for technical strategy, architectures and guidance.

Ventrada`s also benefits a team of advisors, all widely respected in the world of wireless and web applications. They include:

- Dr. Suhayya Abu-Hakima, founder and CEO of AmikaNow! Corporation, a

wireless software developer spun out from the National Research Council

of Canada;

- Mark Baker, a recognized innovator in wireless web technologies who

founded Beduin Communications, later acquired by Sun Microsystems

(Nasdaq: SUNW - news), and now Sun`s primary representative on the HTML

Working Group at the W3C;

- Dr. Julian Craddock, a globally renowned expert in the assessment,

development and integration of wireless technologies, and founder of

Saraide, where he served as CTO until the company was acquired by

Infospace (Nasdaq: INSP - news);

- Mike Hornby, VP of marketing for Sedona Networks, a developer of

integrated voice and data solutions with over 13 years experience in

software marketing experience; and,

- Michael Weider, founder and CEO of Watchfire, a Web experience

management software company.

The company`s board of directors includes Mark Baker along with Peter Reid, president of Reid Eddison, a technology mentoring firm.

About Ventrada

--------------

Founded in 2000, Ventrada Systems Inc. (www.ventrada.com) is an angel- financed company. based in Ottawa, Canada. Ventrada develops peer-to-peer (P2P) software to enable mobile professionals to remotely access and manage files, documents, and data from any Internet-enabled device. Information can be securely accessed no matter where it is stored, whether on a home PC, office PC, corporate network, or virtual hard drives. This software is designed to enhance the core offerings of service providers such as wireless carriers, wireless Internet service providers, and hardware manufacturers who are looking to add value to their current products and services.

Ventrada is a trademark of Ventrada Systems Inc. Other trademarks that may be used in this document are property of their respective owners.

[Prognose1]

und zu guter letzt:

Tuesday January 9, 8:31 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: InfoSpace, Inc.

InfoSpace Licenses Broadband Platform and Services to Winfire`s National Broadband Network

BELLEVUE, Wash. and NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- InfoSpace, Inc. (Nasdaq: INSP - news), a leading global provider of cross-platform merchant and consumer infrastructure services on wireless, broadband, and narrowband platforms, today announced an agreement to license its private-label broadband platform and services to Winfire, Inc., a premier broadband content and access network, and provider of high-speed Internet access, currently operating in more than 40 markets nationwide.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000420/INFOLOGO )
Under the agreement, Winfire will extend to its subscribers a comprehensive suite of broadband and narrowband applications, powered by InfoSpace. The offerings include custom channels dedicated to the categories of search and reference, personal finance, shopping, news, sports, entertainment, and games, among others. These channels will be provided under Winfire`s own brand, comprising a customizable consumer experience, which is accessible through the Winfire Toolbar.

``Winfire is dedicated to providing our users access to the industry`s most comprehensive and innovative broadband offering,`` said Ryan Steelberg, president of Winfire. ``InfoSpace`s platform and relevant channels will be of added value to our users.``

The services powered by InfoSpace, will rollout on Winfire`s Network in three phases, beginning in February of this year. Through this agreement, Winfire also will offer customers streaming audio, video and live Webcast capabilities.

``We`re thrilled to be working with Winfire to offer these best-of-breed broadband services, in categories uniquely suited to the broadband medium, all presented under the Winfire brand,`` said Michael Riccio, InfoSpace executive vice president, broadband. ``This agreement extends InfoSpace`s broadband technologies and applications to a significant, nationwide audience, and we look forward to continuing the expanded distribution of InfoSpace`s broadband technology platform.``

About Winfire, Inc.

Winfire is a premier broadband content and access network. The company`s flagship DSL services deliver broadband content and high-speed Internet access to consumers at a wide range of price points. Winfire`s DSL services have already become available in more than 40 major metropolitan areas across the United States. Winfire is headquartered in Newport Beach, Calif. Corporate information can be found at www.winfire.com.


Anm.: Ich glaube, wir müssen uns langfristig keine Sorgen um Infospace machen. Freue mich schon auf den 29. Januar 00.

.... will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2000, immediately after the market close on Monday, January 29. The earnings release will be distributed via PR Newswire at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific Time; 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time, and the company will also offer a live Webcast of its conference call, scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT; 5:00 p.m. ET on January 29, accessible in the `Investor Relations` section of http://www.infospace.com.

[dr.boerse]

Endlich mal was wahres.

Infospace wird in den nächsten Monaten das Rennen machen.

Good Trade

[Prognose1]

Eine kleine Korrektur:

Tuesday January 9, 9:35 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Ventrada Systems Inc.

/C O R R E C T I O N FROM SOURCE -- Ventrada Systems Inc./
In c0047 transmitted at 08:10e today, an error occurred. The paragraph which follows the team of advisors should have not appeared. Corrected copy follows:
Ventrada "Opens Doors" to Mobile Information Access for Business Professionals Well-Respected Advisors and First Partnership With Wireless Software Developer Create Momentum
OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 9 /CNW/ - Ventrada Systems Inc. (www.Ventrada.com) today announced the launch of the company, which will develop peer-to-peer file access and sharing applications for mobile professionals who need to gain access to information assets while disconnected from the office. In a separate news announcement today, wireless application developer, AmikaNow! (www.amikanow.com) announced a co-development and marketing partnership with Ventrada(TM), to enhance the offerings of both companies.
Ventrada founders include Eliot Burdett, president, who previously co- founded GlobalX, a developer of web content management software that was sold to OnX Incorporated (TSE: ON - news), and Adrian Salamunovic, vice president of marketing, who previously formed Navasys, an e-business strategy company, and Media Wave Web Solutions, a company that was acquired by Nova Networks.

"We formed Ventrada because we saw the real and growing need among mobile professionals for the type of solutions we can offer," said Burdett. "Wireless and web technologies are just now maturing to the point where peer-to-peer information access and sharing solutions like Ventrada`s are possible, and we feel we have a real opportunity to help shape this emerging market."

The opportunity

---------------

Cahners In-Stat forecasts that there will be more than 240 million wireless Internet subscribers in North America and Europe by 2004.

Mobile professionals, with a need for applications like Ventrada`s that address business needs, are expected to represent a significant share of these subscribers. In October 2000, market research firm IDC reported "technology is a critical enabler for all mobile and remote users across all regions. As adoption of handheld devices increases, as wireless and broadband technologies for business travelers improve ... mobile and remote user growth will skyrocket." According to a 1999 forecast from Killen and Associates, revenues from wireless applications are expected to reach $37.5 billion as soon as 2002.

Management team and advisors

----------------------------

Eliot Burdett, is the president and a co-founder of Ventrada. Burdett brings strong management and start-up experience in the Internet and information systems industries. Prior to founding Ventrada, he co-founded GlobalX, a Web content management software and services company. Burdett built a North American client base as VP, Sales and Marketing, until GlobalX was purchased by OnX Incorporated. Burdett began his career as a programmer with Systemhouse and went on to form Strategic Focus, a management consulting company.

Adrian Salamunovic, is vice president of marketing and a co-founder. Salamunovic brings a keen understanding of the wireless and Internet industries. With over 8 years of experience in Internet development and strategy he is Ventrada`s visionary force. Prior to founding Ventrada, he created e-business strategy company, Navasys,and Media Wave Web Solutions, a company he sold to Nova Networks.

Garney Adams, joined the company early on as director of product management. Adams has over thirteen years of experience in developing sophisticated enterprise telephony applications using Java, Enterprise Java Beans and SQL. Prior to joining Ventrada, he worked for Nortel Networks (NYSE/TSE: NT), most recently as team leader for the company`s Web-based Human Resources information system and was responsible for technical strategy, architectures and guidance.

Ventrada`s also benefits a team of advisors, all widely respected in the world of wireless and web applications. They include:

- Dr. Suhayya Abu-Hakima, founder and CEO of AmikaNow! Corporation, a

wireless software developer spun out from the National Research Council

of Canada;

- Mark Baker, a recognized innovator in wireless web technologies who

founded Beduin Communications, later acquired by Sun Microsystems

(Nasdaq: SUNW - news), and now Sun`s primary representative on the HTML

Working Group at the W3C;

- Dr. Julian Craddock, a globally renowned expert in the assessment,

development and integration of wireless technologies, and founder of

Saraide, where he served as CTO until the company was acquired by

Infospace (Nasdaq: INSP - news);

- Mike Hornby, VP of marketing for Sedona Networks, a developer of

integrated voice and data solutions with over 13 years experience in

software marketing experience; and,

- Michael Weider, founder and CEO of Watchfire, a Web experience

management software company.

About Ventrada

--------------

Founded in 2000, Ventrada Systems Inc. (www.ventrada.com) is an angel- financed company. based in Ottawa, Canada. Ventrada develops peer-to-peer (P2P) software to enable mobile professionals to remotely access and manage files, documents, and data from any Internet-enabled device. Information can be securely accessed no matter where it is stored, whether on a home PC, office PC, corporate network, or virtual hard drives. This software is designed to enhance the core offerings of service providers such as wireless carriers, wireless Internet service providers, and hardware manufacturers who are looking to add value to their current products and services.

Ventrada is a trademark of Ventrada Systems Inc. Other trademarks that may be used in this document are property of their respective owners.

[TomNovy]

11 Mio Aktien wurde im Dezember "geshortet"

Im Vergleich zum Gesamtvolumen aber seit Juli nicht mehr so wenig.