This overview will not be as detailed as in the past but I did want to touch on a few conference highlights. The conference had a high percentage of new attendees.
FastSpring
FastSpring is a new ecommerce service run by Dan Engel (developer of Piccassa, and Morpheus), Ken White (former RegSoft owner and current owner of NextUp) and Ryan Dewell (former coder at RegNow).
Digital River
Digital River changed their name to Global Direct. They also launched a software marketing resource for software developers and marketers at DR Developer Resource. The site contains lots of "how to" articles and some great statistical information.
Tucows
Tucows launched a new website, that uses Ajax and is more interactive. No longer do customers have to select a file mirror, the website does it for them.
Globell
HC Topp Systems was renamed Globell and they launched a new website.
Bertelsmann
Bertelsmann has just broken into software ecommerce and could potentially challenge Digital River with their size.
W3i
W3i is a content network with a huge subscriber base, they are looking for software. They suggest action based on the users past behavior, similar to Amazon.
TrialPay
TrialPay is obviously thriving, after their introduction last year they already have a competitor on the block, LiftMedia uses a similar model.
47 Hats
Bob Walsh has launched 47 Hats.
SIC will be in Boston in 2008 July 17-19th mark your calenders!
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