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August 18, 1997

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Unix Power Play
Sun aims to steal SCO's server partners in a hotly contested battle for dominance in the Unix-on-Intel market. Meanwhile, HP makes its own moves.

Visa, MasterCard Lift Ban On 2000 Cards
Visa downplays significance of first suit on 2000 issue.

Notebooks Set To Hit New Heights
Intel chip will boost performance wihle using less power.

Backup Gets More Efficient
EMC system uses less bandwidth.

Small Vendors, Big Wins
Niche enterprise apps players deliver speed and service.

Lotus And Microsoft Talk Net Integration
Papows and Gates discuss ways to use Java in DCOM.

Microsoft, Marimba Push Standard
Auto software distribution could help cut PC costs.

BBN Turns To Cabletron For Network Management
ISP will unplug homegrown product in favor of Spectrum.

Tool Links Legacy And Client-Server
IBI's RAD tool scales down from mainframe.

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Trends

Body Language
Fingerprints, faces, even eyes are the new keys to protecting secure systems

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Application Development

When Development Languages Collide
Smalltalk users come to grips with the Java revolution.

A Logical Migration Path
Corporate developers turn to Visual Basic to extend the life of Cobol applications.

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Intranet/Internet

Shop, Don't Drop
That's the message from Streamline, which combines the Web and refrigerators.

Intranet Use For NT Made Easier
New products will tap growing market.

Database Links Via The Web
Aspect's client to be linked with R/3.

Internet View: FrontPage Gets New Features
By Jason Levitt.

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Software

Sabre's Challenge
Reservations group adds new apps to its mainframe core to win custome rs.

Beyond Push Technology
Marimba product automatically updates non-Java applications on remote clients.

Toolset For E-Commerce
Connect suite helps manage application life cycle.

Good Service Guaranteed
Centralization and outsourcing spur interest in service-level management.

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Networking

All-In-One Access
Service lets users try wireless data without making a major investment.

Net Design Made Easier
NetSuite unveils software suite.

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Hardware

Solaris Vs. NT
Workgroup server is the battlefield for Sun's Enterprise 450 system.

Vendors Farm Out Assembly
Resellers are asked to configure PCs.

Enhanced Notebook Line
Digital adds bigger screen, preloaded NT.

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IT Management

EDS's Megadeal
Outsourcer lands 10-year contract with major Australian bank.

MicroAge Expands Services
Telephony and Net support added.

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Financials

Reversing EDS's Slide: Management Is Key
Management must execute for the company to regain financial stability.

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Highlights
  • Top Of The Week
    Unix Power Play

  • Trends
    Body Language

  • Application Development
    When Development Languages Collide

  • Intranet/Internet
    Shop, Don't Drop

  • Software
    Sabre's Challenge

  • Networking
    All-In-One Access

  • Hardware
    Solaris Vs. NT

  • IT Management
    EDS's Megadeal

  • Financials
    Reversing EDS's Slide: Management Is Key