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September 29, 1997

Top Of The Week

Outsourcing Backlash
Many companies aren't getting what they wanted from their outsourcing deals. Some are so disillusioned that they're bringing IT back in-house.

Informix Upheld
Wal-Mart decision is a vote of confidence for financially troubled company.

Java Tools And Applications To Debut
NetDynamics 4.0 has all-Java management console; DashO to improve app speed.

Centralized Data Storage
Technologies help Ocean Spray manage growing capacity.

Microsoft Aims To Simplify Distributed Applications
Architecture for NT is designed for meeting business goals.

Reality Sets In For Thin Clients
Running Java fades as selling poi nt. New focus: access to legacy, Windows apps.

Object Software For Documents
Products built on Microsoft Exchange.

Messaging Spec Announced
Required features include queuing, guaranteed delivery.

CA Moves ArcServe For NT Closer To The Enterprise
Storage manager to be integrated into Unicenter TNG.

Oracle Unveils Push Plans, Partnerships
Dell to preload database software.

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Trends

Great Unknown Companies...And Why You Should Know Them
These up-and-comers are providing some valuable it products and services.

Distributed Systems: Back To The Middle
About 80% of IS managers say they plan to recentralize systems management or have done so.

Application Development

Inside Web App Functioning
The right hardware and best allocation help get the most out of your system.

Intranet/Internet

Online Community
Citibank looks to forge customer loyalty with new online information and services.

Fly High On The Web
Biztravel.com aims to maximize its members' frequent flier miles.

Streaming Speeds Up
VDOnet upgrade streams at higher rates and adds video server management.

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Software

Less Mess At The Merc
Chicago Mercantile Exchange's new apps mean more real-time trading.

Friendlier AutoCAD
Graphical tool added to Autodesk design software.

All-In-One ERP Package
Baan and HP aim at smaller companies.

Video Indexing Via Speech Recognition
Software will automate archiving.

Aiming For Objects
Small firm enters object-relational database race.

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Networking

N+I Theme: Faster, Cheaper Networks
Gigabit Ethernet LANs, DSL WAN access, VPN software to be highlighted.

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Hardware

Deskpro Revamp
Compaq to add Pentium II chips and faster graphics.

Faster PowerPC Chips?
IBM's copper circuitry may yield smaller, cheaper chips that use less power.

IBM Relabels Palm Computing's PDA
Extensions to Lotus Notes, IBM services will distingu ish WorkPad from PalmPilot.

Sutmyn Inks Storage Deal With Amdahl
Agreement will provide support for virtual tape product.

ALR Tries Notebooks Again
Vendor to adopt configure-to-order approach.

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IT Management

Partner Power
IS shops team with software vendors to cut costs and get individual needs met.

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Financials

Taking Stock: Corel Looks For Answers
Unsold inventory, slow product delivery, and lack of a cohesive growth strategy have hobbled the software vendor.

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Highlights
  • Top Of The Week
    Outsourcing Backlash

  • Trends
    Great Unknown Companies--And Why You Should Know Them

  • Intranet/Internet
    Online Community

  • Software
    Less Mess At The Merc

  • Networking
    N+I Theme: Faster, Cheaper Networking

  • Hardware
    Desktop Revamp

  • IT Management
    Partner Power

  • Financials
    Taking Stock: Corel L ooks For Answers