Netscape's Strategy for Corporate Business NEW PRODUCTS Joining its flagship SuiteSpot, a basic Web-site management suite, are software for handling E-commerce and running Web applications and a directory for managing resources and E-mail addresses on a network. This so-called enterprise software accounted for 60% of its $127 million in rev- enues in the second quarter. NETCENTER Netscape plans on parlaying its heavily trafficked Web site into a business portal with everything from corporate travel offerings to trading centers for such industries as health care and auto parts. Its Netcenter site, currently focused on consumers, contributed 24% of revenues in Q2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Its staff of consultants has grown from 90 to 250 in a year and now contributes 16% of revenues. In addition, Netscape is working closely with giant systems integrators like KPMG and Ernst & Young. Return to main story

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