Mo Krochmal
Journalist

Electronic Commerce

Group Pushes Normalization Of China Trade
TechWeb News, April 27 2000
Global Business Dialogue On Electronic Commerce announces plan to encourage the lifting of policy barriers with China.

E-tax Commission Ends Without Consensus
TechWeb News, March 30 2000
The e-commerce committee met in a final teleconference Thursday, finishing fractiously.

E-Tax Commission Fails To Reach Consensus
TechWeb News, March 21 2000
The e-tax commission preparing to advise Congress on taxes and Internet transactions couldn't reach a consensus and adjourned.

E-tax Panel Continues On Divided Path
TechWeb News, March 21 2000
E-commerce commission, after failing to find a two-thirds majority, is back in session in Dallas.

E-tax Commission Debates Physical Presence
TechWeb News, March 20 2000
With one day left to make recommendations on Internet tax policy, the 19-member commission debates meaning of "nexus."

It's Happy Hour At The Hub
TechWeb News, December 16 1999
In just two weeks, the value of companies targeting business-to-business electronic commerce has gone from $50b to $70b.

Researchers Grapple With E-Commerce Identity
TechWeb News, November 05 1999
E-commerce will be around much longer than the next five years it takes to automate commerce, researchers say.

E-Commerce Commission Seeks Proposals
TechWeb News, October 12 1999
The commission is considering proposals on state and local taxation of Internet transactions and e-commerce.

Goldman Sachs Constructs E-Commerce Index
TechWeb News, August 05 1999
Goldman Sachs is picking 39 stocks to use as a yardstick for e-commerce.

Privacy Czar Warns Regulation Is Still Possible
TechWeb News, March 05 1999
President Clinton's new privacy czar says big companies often self-regulate, but small companies are harder to control.

E-Commerce Boosts IBM Middleware Sales
TechWeb News, November 18 1998
The e-business crossroads for IBM is software, particularly middleware.

Group To Specify E-Commerce Research Agenda
TechWeb News, September 10 1998
Researchers gather to develop a long-range framework for investigating e-commerce issues.

Universities Add Degrees In E-Commerce
TechWeb News, July 30 1998
Schools throughout the country -- and even around the world -- are starting to offer training and education in electronic commerce.

Steve Forbes Sees Internet Threat In Tax Bill
TechWeb News, April 28 1998
The former presidential candidate urges a protest to stop the Internet Tax Freedom Act.

Ariba CEO: People Are Key To B2B
TechWeb News, March 01 2000
The e-commerce software company operates under the premise that the key to winning in B2B is more than technology and finances.

U.S. Culture Pervades Global E-commerce
TechWeb News, January 21 2000
E-commerce is growing outside the United States, but some are concerned of the cost to culture.

Webmasters Serve As Code Writers, Problem Solvers
TechWeb News, January 19 2000
Webmasters are being hired for technical skills, but end up building bridges within their companies, study shows.

Canadian Post Office Eyes Cross-Border Biz
TechWeb News, January 19 2000
Canada's postal service, fresh off a rollout of an e-mail product, looks south for new business.

DoubleClick Prepares For Wireless Ads
TechWeb News, November 04 1999
Skinny wireless Internet connections won't be advertising wastelands, says Dwight Merriman, co-founder of DoubleClick.

Scientists Say E-commerce Will Be Portable
TechWeb News, November 03 1999
Researchers are working on a scenario that uses software agents and handheld devices with a wireless Net connection to automate shopping.

Pennsylvania Rolls Out Virtual Biz Initiative
TechWeb News, October 20 1999
Pennsylvania announces e-business initiative to support formation of virtual enterprises in manufacturing sectors.

E-Commerce Brings Big Changes To Business
TechWeb News, July 13 1999
The electronic economy is bringing gut-wrenching changes to business, says Lante CEO Rudy Puryear.

Babbage's Site Targets Gamers
TechWeb News, July 12 1999
The software retailer is using a new website to deliver games quickly and attract customers to its new stores.

Clothes Surprising E-Sales Category
TechWeb News, June 29 1999
Internet clothes sites are sparking online and offline sales, says a research study.

Charities Turn On To E-Commerce
TechWeb News, June 03 1999
DonorNet's Gayle Greer helps nonprofit organizations get wired to digital donations.

Motley Fool: Internet Stocks Not A Bubble
TechWeb News, April 29 1999
The co-founder of one of the oldest online investor communities remains bullish on Internet companies.

Citigroup Banker Seeks Net Bill Of Rights
TechWeb News, April 28 1999
Citigroup banker says the Internet has pressing social, cultural, and technical issues to solve.

CEOs Don't Know What E-Commerce Is
TechWeb News, April 27 1999
Industry chiefs are unsure of exactly how to define online business -- they just know it when they see it.

ACM Gets Into E-Commerce
TechWeb News, April 15 1999
Cerebral collection of computer scientists engages in e-commerce as a special-interest group.

Gingrich Says Cut Taxes, Spur E-Commerce
TechWeb News, March 22 1999
Former speaker of the House of Representatives says relaxing capital-gains taxes and holding off on new Internet taxes will spur e-commerce.

Companies Take Divergent Paths To E-Commerce Success
TechWeb News, March 03 1999
The route to e-commerce success goes through different hardware platforms and homemade software applications.

Online-Only Indiana Bank Opens For Business
TechWeb News, February 22 1999
An Indiana start-up bank offers real-time banking on the Internet, with a federal seal of approval.

E-Commerce Regulations Are Coming Too Fast
TechWeb News, October 07 1998
IBM CEO cautions world decision makers to slow down when installing regulations that could thwart the growth of e-commerce.

Where Economics Fits In With Technology
TechWeb News, September 15 1998
To university dean Hal Varian, the technology of e-commerce is ever-changing, but the rules of the game are rooted in tradition.

Experts Disagree On E-Commerce Definition
TechWeb News, September 11 1998
At a meeting to set an agenda for e-commerce development, researchers find it hard to agree on exactly what it is.

Q&A With Andrew Whinston
TechWeb News, August 07 1998
The director of an academic research center at the University of Texas sees financial markets changed by e-commerce.

City Sites Must Focus On E-Commerce
TechWeb News, July 23 1998
Analyst says even though online directory market will grow, ads alone won't support it.

Final Domain Name Plan Is Expected In Two Weeks
TechWeb News, April 29 1998
White House technology adviser Ira Magaziner says new version will be modified to reflect feedback.

Dell Extends Wired Model To Suppliers
TechWeb News, April 28 1998
Michael Dell has the goal of integrating his company's entire business online.

Academic Finds Angel Wings In Silicon Valley
TechWeb News, March 09 2000
A professor gets his wings and leaves Stanford to spark start-ups with technology and business advice.

Tachyon Builds Satellite ISP Without Birds
TechWeb News, January 31 2000
A former CIA boss is constructing a satellite ISP without launching any satellites.

Entertainment, Schools Will Spur Net Growth
TechWeb News, January 14 2000
A former rock and roll drummer and Internet analyst says entertainment and schools will urge more people to use the Internet.

Ex-EDS Exec To Deliver On E-commerce
TechWeb News, January 07 2000
Gary Fernandes, former vice chairman of EDS, has come full circle in his business career, going back into the grocery biz.

Olympic Games In Need Of Web Pro
TechWeb News, January 14 1998
The International Olympic Committee is seeking a Webmaster to plan its online moves for the Sydney games in 2000.

Drug Company Eases Branding Headache With Online Resource
TechWeb News, December 19 1997
Silicon Alley start-up designs Glaxo Wellcome's Website for migraine sufferers.

Low-Cost E-Commerce Server Takes Aim At Main Street
TechWeb News, December 16 1997
E.go from Encanto Networks targets small businesses that want to open up shop on the Internet.

All I Want For Christmas (Online) Are Books And Hardware
TechWeb News, December 10 1997
Despite predictions of a busy season, poll finds more people look than buy online, with books and hardware the most popular items.