Matthew Hicks

About

Matt Hicks covers the fast-changing developments in Internet technologies. His coverage includes the growing field of Web conferencing software and services. With over eight years as a business and technology journalist, Matt has gained insight into the market strategies of IT vendors as well as the needs of enterprise IT managers. Along with Web conferencing, he follows search engines, Web browsers, speech technology and the Internet domain-naming system.

Rough Waters Ahead

Robert Bernard was evidently in a buoyant mood in July when, after having captained the merger of USWeb/CKS and Whittman-Hart Inc. to create MarchFirst Inc., the CEO of the new e-business consulting company proclaimed that “the toughest part is behind us.” Four months later, the smooth sailing is over. With many of its dot-com customers […]