Netscape Creates Convenient, One-Stop Destination for Business, Home And
Educational Software, and Builds on Its Success With More Than 500,000 Online
Software Customers
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Netscape Communications
Corporation (Nasdaq: NSCP) today announced the expansion and redesign of its
Netscape Store, a popular site for Netscape users upgrading their Netscape
Communicator browser software, and for over 500,000 customers who have
purchased Netscape-branded products. Renamed the Netscape Software Store,
which is owned and operated by Netscape, a pioneer in the sale and
distribution of software online since 1995, this new retail site will expand
its inventory significantly to also include thousands of third-party software
titles, books and merchandise. To ensure a fast, easy online shopping
experience and to accommodate future expansion plans, Netscape will deploy the
Software Store using the Netscape Application Server, one of the industry's
most reliable Internet application servers.
In addition, Netscape will tightly integrate several of its most popular
software services into the Software Store, building on its success to date.
For example, Netcenter's Software Download service generates 20 million free
downloads of Netscape Communicator per quarter, and Netscape SmartUpdate, a
one-stop source for downloading Netscape and third-party Internet/intranet
software products, enjoys a base of 2.5 million registered users. The
integration of these services will enable customers to browse, download or
purchase software all within a single visit. Live today in a beta version, the
Software Store can be found on the Computer Shops page within the Computing &
Internet Channel on Netcenter at http://home.netscape.com or by going directly
to http://store.netscape.com/software.
"Netscape was among the Internet's first online retailers and a pioneer in
the distribution of software online, so expanding our Software Store is a
clear next step," said Maria Wilhelm, senior vice president of consumer
programming for Netcenter. "We have a loyal installed base of over 70 million
client software users, more than 500,000 online purchasers to date and a
growing community of more than 10 million Netcenter members. By leveraging
this enormous customer base and applying our technology expertise, Netscape is
in a unique position to create the definitive destination for software
shopping on the Net."
The selection of leading software titles available in the Software Store
is extensive. Consumers will find the latest multimedia, entertainment and
education titles for kids and family members of all ages. For corporate
customers, all the top names in communications, networking and productivity
software are available, including titles from Adobe, Intuit, Symantec and
Microsoft. In addition, software books and documentation and even an
assortment of 'logo' products are available to online shoppers.
Netscape Netcenter is Netscape's fast-growing portal site, which provides
a home base on the Internet for over ten million members. It provides smart
tools and services that empower users to take charge of their Internet
experience. From Netcenter, users can navigate the Internet, access a broad
range of consumer and business content and services and communicate with
others online. The site includes eighteen content channels and a set of
leading-edge services, including Netscape-branded Search, Netscape Contact,
SmartUpdate, Software Download, Member Directory, My Netscape personalization
service and WebMail.
Netscape Communications Corporation is a leading provider of software and
services for businesses that want to transform the way they create and keep
customers in the emerging Net Economy. The company offers a full line of
enterprise software solutions, professional services, and a leading Internet
portal to help companies build, buy, or outsource Internet applications that
drive revenue growth, build customer loyalty, and create new levels of
business efficiency. Traded on Nasdaq under the symbol NSCP, Netscape
Communications Corporation is based in Mountain View, California.
NOTE: Netscape, Netscape Navigator, Netscape Certificate Server, Netscape
ONE, SuiteSpot and the Netscape N and Ship's Wheel logos are registered
trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation in the United States and
other countries. Other Netscape logos, product names, and service names are
also trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation, which may be
registered in other countries. Other product and brand names are trademarks of
their respective owners. Additional information on Netscape Communications
Corporation is available on the Internet at http://home.netscape.com, by
sending e-mail to info@netscape.com, or by calling corporate sales at
650-937-2555.
SOURCE Netscape Communications Corp.
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CONTACT:
Carleen LeVasseur of Krause Taylor Assoc.,
408-264-6767, or carleen@krause-taylor.com, for Netscape
Communications Corp.
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