Thin Is In

The New Internet Computer Co. has released Version 2.0 of its low-cost Internet access device, the NIC. Each system includes a 266MHz processor, 64MB of RAM, a keyboard, a 10/100Mbps Ethernet adapter, a 56Kbps modem, a CD-ROM that includes a streamlined version of the Linux operating system, a Netscape Web browser, and a variety of browser plug-ins for playing audio, video and viewing files. They can be used to connect to nearly any Internet access service, including corporate networks, cable modems and DSL. The systems don't include hard drives (though a connector is available inside the case) but are intended as thin clients to access Web and intranet-based applications. Systems start at $199 without a monitor. For more information, visit www.thinknic.com or call 415 345-4900.

Within Reach

Companies looking for a way to integrate internal corporate information with external Web data have a new tool from Octopus -- Octopus 2.0. The product runs as a hosted service and allows companies to extract information from products, such as Microsoft Exchange and Seibel, and combine it with external Web data (such as order histories, open support cases and sales opportunities) into custom pages called "views." Users can then see an overview of their customers and clients. Pricing had not been set as of press time. For more information, visit www.octopus.com or call 650 213-5700.

Anytime, Anywhere

It's common for people to have more than one phone number, and getting in touch with your friends can be a matter of guessing which number to use. Simulring is offering what it hopes is a solution. The company's service provides users with a phone number. When anyone calls that number, it automatically rings the users' other listed numbers at the same time or directs the caller to a user-assigned voice mail service. The service is available in limited areas (including Seattle and San Francisco), but the company says it plans to quickly expand to most metropolitan areas. The basic service requires a $29.95 startup fee and costs $9.95 a month (premium, more easily remembered numbers cost $14.95 a month). For more information, visit www.simulring.com or call 206 826-5610.

Painless Extraction

Caesius Software has announced the release of WebQL Enterprise Edition, a multi-threaded data extraction device that treats the Internet as a database. The product is intended to help companies find answers to competitive analysis queries, such as "What companies offer product X?" and "How many websites display our logo?" WebQL scales from two to 32 engines (by five engine modules) running in parallel or serial on multiple queries. Users can schedule queries to run whenever necessary, with the resulting data suitable for analysis by spreadsheet, database or reporting applications. Pricing begins at $10,000 for two engines. For more information, visit www.webql.com or call 800 750-8830.

Get To It

Remote access to Net-connected computers gets a new twist with Expertcity.com's GoToMyPC.com. Users who sign up with the online service can access their computers remotely from practically any Web-enabled device, from other PCs to PDAs (though higher resolution screens make the process more feasible). For security purposes, the product uses 128-bit encryption for all connections. The product is available in a free beta test until April 30, 2001. An enterprise version that can be installed behind corporate firewalls is slated for release later this year. Pricing had not been established at press time. For more information, visit www.gotomypc.com or call 805 964-0383.

Speed Your Web

Looking to enhance Web performance for the enterprise and Web hosts, Webever has announced the release of its Distributed Web Delivery product. The software tool resides on the customer's existing geographically dispersed Web servers and directs visitors to the server most likely to provide the best performance. The software can also automatically synchronize data across various Web servers without user intervention. Pricing for the product begins at $30,000 per data center. For more information, visit www.webever.com or call 408 941-0088.

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