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July 21, 1997

Top Of The Week

Management For The Masses
The enterprise-management derby is down to a two-horse race between CA and Tivoli. Both hope scaled-down offerings will attract more users.

Sun's Good News/Bad News
Enterprise servers boom; JavaStation behind schedule.

Intel Sets Premium Pro Upgrade Path
Dell and IBM to ship Pentium II board upgrades for Pentium Pro servers.

Visa, Bank Of America To Test Net Security Protocol
Pilot will provide ability to conduct secure transactions.

SAP Preps Sales Tool For R/3
Enterprise software vendor to introduce order-configuration software module.

Netscape To Blend LDAP And Java
Platform independence for enterprise directories closer with intranet servers.

Java Gets Closer To Big-Time Business Use
IBM-led project to announce key pieces of code for building Java app frameworks.

Informix Readies NT Push As Losses Loom
Move is part of struggling database vendor's plan to return to profitability.

AT&T President Steps Down

Another Record Year At Microsoft

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Cover Story

Pace Of Change: Fast er Than The Speed Of Data
The world's moving faster. Here's how CIOs at some of the most successful companies keep up.

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Application Development

New Lease On Life
Object programming techniques help integrate legacy data and the Web.

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Intranet/Internet

Enhanced Security
PSINet expands intranet service, linking sites with its own network.

Push Companies Consolidate
Mergers will spur all-in-one products.

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Software

Customized Reports
Actuate system lets users tailor data.

Correction Checker
Mercury suite tests converted code.

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Networking

Call-Center Boost
Teloquent software adds capacity, yields more information.

Better Host Connectivity
IBM and Novell improve joint product.

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Hardware

Why RSI Suits Are Failing
Questions about cause and proof give computer makers the edge in repetitive strain injury cases.

Central Storage
EMC Symmetrix subsystem will let options traders share data.

More Memory Coming
New PCs will have 64-Mbit DRAM.

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IT Management

Cummins Keeps Pace
Engine manufacturer restructures and launches Java initiative to move at the speed of IT.

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Financials

Nextel: Quality Service At A Lower Price
Wireless provider sees business boom due to low rates and customer loyalty.

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Highlights
  • Top Of The Week
    Management For The Masses

  • Cover Story
    Pace Of Change: Faster Than The Speed Of Data

  • Application Development
    New Lease On Life

  • Intranet/Internet
    Enhanced Security

  • Software
    Customized Reports

  • Networking
    Call-Center Boost

  • Hardware
    Why RSI Suits Are Failing

  • IT Management
    Cummins Keeps Pace

  • Financials
    Nextel: Quality Service At A Lower Price

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