Large established IT companies have been surprisingly slow to exploit the wave of interest in internet technologies, but there are signs that the giants are finally starting to stir. Hewlett-Packard, one of the oldest Silicon Valley companies, is keen to show that it is not just start-ups that have good internet ideas. Last week, it unveiled an e-commerce hosting service, called Emporium, aimed at companies taking their first steps in the fast-evolving online sector.

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Cheap PCs show fastest growth


Europeans on US spending spree


US networker expands


HP cuts old ties


Lycos sought by bidders


Spanish web company plans listing


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