Databases: Now It's War
More products, more competition, and a slowing market mean a struggle
for database vendors. But it's good news for users.
Intel Steps Up
Vendor announces a networking alliance with Compaq and inks software
licensing deal with IBM.
IBM Takes On Compaq, HP
State-of-the-art server emphasizes service capabilities.
Digital Lands Outsourcing Contracts
Deals with Perkin Elmer, Dow Chemical, and GE Aircraft add up to $165
million.
PeopleSoft Thinks Smaller
Vendor targets midmarket; base prices will be lower.
Rational Brings Objects
Modeling tool will provide new way to build database applications.
Microsoft Set To Deliver On Enterprise Strategy
Vendor ready with NT 5.0 beta code; Win98 pushed back.
Novell Adds Network Services For Web
Internet-enhanced GroupWise ships.
CA And Tivoli Gain Add-Ons For Management Software
Deals mean added capabilities for TME 10 and Unicenter TNG.
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The InformationWeek 500
CIOs must pinch pennies but also keep pace with rapid change and new demands.
Cobol To The Web
Products from Micro Focus and Fujitsu seek to bridge gap.
E-Commerce: All Talk?
Study shows interest but much less action.
Internet View: High Price For Free Software
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Sybase Repowered
CEO says three profitable quarters and a new tools lineup put the vendor back on track.
Synon To Add Java To AS/400
Web to be used as interface for apps.
Souped-Up Workflow
Mosaix' ViewStar 5.0 features telephony integration and increased Net capability.
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Help Via Java
Remedy adds a Java client to Flashboards 2.0
reporting tool.
Bandwidth Use Soars
Survey: Companies still prefer frame relay over ATM to meet growing demand.
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Store Data Fast
Arrays from Digital double speed of past products.
Sun Offers Server Deal
Integrators to build, sell servers based on Sparc, Solaris.
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Waste Is Expensive
Study: Inefficiencies account for IT spending disparities.
HP Retools Services
Vendor's goal: Ease customer interaction.
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Taking Stock: Will LSI Stay In The Game
LSI Logic is aggressive in networking and communications, but investors await movement on a Sony PlayStation contract.
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