Short Take: Intel adds storefront hosting

Bolstering its e-commerce strategy, Intel's iCat division has unveiled plans to let phone carriers, financial institutions, and ISPs host storefronts through iCat. The move will let those companies offer hosted storefronts without dealing with the back-office complexities. Visa is backing the effort, and stores will be listed in the upcoming Intel-Excite e-commerce directory.

Jan. 2, 2002 4:43 p.m. PT

Bolstering its Intel's iCat division has unveiled plans to let phone carriers, financial institutions, and ISPs host storefronts through iCat. The move will let those companies offer hosted storefronts without dealing with the back-office complexities. Visa is backing the effort, and stores will be listed in the upcoming Intel-Excite e-commerce directory.