1. AOL, Yahoo Plan to Launch Paid Certified Email Service

America Online Inc. and Yahoo Inc. on Monday said they planned to launch certified email services that would bypass spam filters and deliver messages directly to subscribers.

For more on this:
- read full story from messagingpipeline.com, Feb 6 2006


2. Google gets chatty with its Gmail

Google Inc. will introduce over the coming weeks a simpler way for Google users to conduct instant message chats from inside a Web browser window, alongside their e-mail, the company said. Google (Research), which is known for its simple way of searching the Web, is hoping that by embedding new instant messaging software it calls "Gmail Chat" into its existing e-mail service it can differentiate itself in a crowded market it was late to join.

For more on this:
- read full story from CNNMoney.com, Feb 7 2006


3. Gordano Updates Messaging Suite With SNMP Links

Gordano’s latest messaging product can now tie into systems management implementations. Gordano Messaging Suite (GMS) version 11.02's SNMP Master Agent makes it easier for solution providers to tie e-mail into systems management software such as Hewlett-Packard's OpenView or IBM's Tivoli that may be running in the hub of a hub-and-spoke organization. SNMP, or Simple Network Management Protocol, underlies most popular management systems.

For more on this:
- read full story from messagingpipeline.com, Feb 7 2006


4. Internet growth lifts Yell Group

Directory publishing group Yell has reported rising revenues and profits, helped by strong growth in the US and at its Yell.com website.
The company said revenue for the nine months to 31 December rose 23.7% to £1.1bn ($1.95bn), while pre-tax profits were up to £220m from £173m.

For more on this:
- read full story from BBC News, Feb 7 2006


5. Google takes aim at chat rivals

Google is to integrate its popular e-mail service with instant messaging, allowing users to chat and send e-mails from the same web browser window.
The company hopes the new feature, known as Gmail Chat, will attract users by offering instant messaging without having to use a separate program.

For more on this:
- read full story from BBC News, Feb 7 2006


6. Google, Cos. Clash Over Internet Access

Internet giant Google said Tuesday that the wide variety of Web sites might shrink if broadband providers like AT&T start charging companies for premium access to high-speed networks.

For more on this:
- read full story from Yahoo! News, Feb 7 2006


7. 'Father of the Internet' Asks for Internet Neutrality Law

The man often called the father of the Internet told U.S. lawmakers today that the future of the Internet is at risk if Congress does not pass a law prohibiting broadband providers from discriminating against competing Web applications and computer devices.

For more on this:
- read full story from Yahoo! News, Feb 7 2006


8. Verizon Executive Calls for End to Google's 'Free Lunch'

A Verizon Communications Inc. executive yesterday accused Google Inc. of freeloading for gaining access to people's homes using a network of lines and cables the phone company spent billions of dollars to build.

For more on this:
- read full story from Yahoo! News, Feb 7 2006


9. Mixed Reactions to Fee-Based E-mail

Today's America Online and Yahoo announcement that they plan to levy e-mail sent to their users could double the cost of messages, which could put e-mail correspondence out of the reach for some, according to Matthew Moog, CEO of Q Interactive.

For more on this:
- read full story from internetnews.com, Feb 6 2006