IRVINE, Calif., August 22, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- Strategy.com(TM), a Personal Intelligence Network(TM), and IBC, Inc. is pleased to announce that Interactive Business Channel, Inc. (www.ibchannel.com) has joined the Strategy.com Network. By affiliating with Strategy.com, these companies have the potential to increase customer loyalty and brand recognition by delivering personalized information to their customers via web, wireless and voice. Other Strategy.com affiliates include Wall Street Journal Interactive, Belo Interactive, Nasdaq, USATODAY.com, Washingtonpost.com, EarthLink and Ameritrade. Strategy.com is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated (Nasdaq:MSTR).
Critically acclaimed by Smart Computing / PC Novice, IBChannel.com's online network of channels provides novices and professionals alike with a full line up of timely and useful programming. IBChannel.com integrates its own proprietary research and data with other leading edge content providers to deliver - fast, accurate and to-the-point global financial and business news, market research, tools, reports, newsletters, analyst coverage, commentary and much more. In addition to our top-notch financial and business data, IBC offers multiple tools for personal portfolio tracking, intraday and technical charting, fundamental research on mutual funds, option chains, after hours trading, wireless technology, plus reliable delayed quotes - all the decision-making tools an investor needs, and all free. Our online network of channels offers the most accurate, comprehensive and timely data covering leading market strategists, market research, corporate profiles, technology, education, personal finance, career development, tax planning, in depth news, IPO monitoring, and much more. IBC's portfolio client companies include VoIP Telecom (OTCBB:VOPT), Usurf America (AMEX:UAX), and Xpedian (Nasdaq:XPDN).
"More and more companies are turning to Strategy.com as a valuable marketing tool that allows them to reach out to customers and stay ahead of the competition," said Nicholas Weir, president and COO of Strategy.com. "These agreements further validate Strategy.com as a leader in the rapidly emerging market of one-to-one narrow-casting of information to individuals. We welcome all companies on to our Network." Currently three channels are available on the Strategy.com Network:
-- Strategy.com Finance(TM), which delivers personalized alerts and
reports to consumers about various financial conditions, including
market updates, individual portfolio performance and changes in
analyst recommendations;
-- Strategy.com News(TM), which delivers personalized news on both
predefined and customized topics by scanning over 40,000 articles
and press releases from over 45 leading global content providers
each day;
-- Strategy.com Weather(TM), which provides personalized weather
alerts and updates for over 55,000 locations worldwide, and
delivers daily weather forecasts, beach and boating reports,
weekend weather updates and personal weather alerts.
By joining the Strategy.com Network, companies can co-brand Strategy.com's services and offer them to their customers, to strive to increase their brand recognition and enhance customer loyalty.
About Strategy.com
Strategy.com(TM), a Personal Intelligence Network(TM), is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated. Strategy.com works with a variety of leading companies to deliver personalized, timely information to consumers via web, wireless and voice. Using advanced wireless technology, Strategy.com also allows users to access information using "smart" mobile phones. Strategy.com has approximately 350,000 subscribers and 130 affiliates, including Wall Street Journal Interactive, EarthLink, Ameritrade, Belo, Metrocall, USATODAY.com, Primark, Washingtonpost.com, and NASDAQ.
MicroStrategy is a leading worldwide provider of Intelligent E- Business(TM) software and related services. MicroStrategy's platform is creating a new generation of one-to-one e-business solutions, solutions that enable global 2000 organizations to use technology and personal preferences to build one-to-one relationships with their partners, supply-chains and customers. MicroStrategy delivers these solutions via web, wireless and voice. MicroStrategy also offers a comprehensive set of consulting, training and support services for its customers and partners. For more information visit http://www.microstrategy.com.
MicroStrategy, Intelligent E-Business, Strategy.com, Strategy.com Finance, Strategy.com News, Strategy.com Weather, and Personal Intelligence Network are either trademarks or registered trademarks of MicroStrategy Incorporated in the United States and certain other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.