Computer software and programs including a browser based web client; computer software and programs for use in tracking electronic business transactions by the provision of a value added network; computer software and programs enabling tracking of messages generated through information management, data and text processing, networking and electronic mail; computer software and programs for linking a network to another computer system; computer software and programs providing electronic mail and messaging programs, electronic mailboxes and post-offices as well as secure data storage and transport of messages on a value added network