Digital download Record label Warner Music Group and media company RealNetworks are to distribute music from Warner for downloading from the net. Warner is the last of the big five labels to set up a deal in the midst of a court battle over piracy against California-based firm Napster.
Sales hit US carrier Southwest Airlines 's website has generated $1bn in passenger revenues this year. From January to August reservations rose 96.2%; site revenue rose 111% year on year.
Mobile email Telecoms firm Ericsson and Microsoft have launched a mobile e-mail services venture, Ericsson Microsoft Mobile Venture AB, 70% owned by Ericsson and 30% by Microsoft.
