LANs: ATM Bounces Back
Ethernet is still king of the LAN, but more users are looking to ATM for
greater flexibility and reliability.
Intel's NC Push
Chipmaker tries to persuade NC vendors to adopt design specs based on
its chips.
GM Picks SAP For Finan
cial Apps
Decision is first part of 'common platform strategy' aimed at cost cuts.
Baan Adds Components
Next year's Baan V will link to third-party applications and simplify
upgrades.
Insurers Launch Web Site To Trade Storm Options
Bermuda exchange challenges Chicago.
Drug Firm Shifts Procurement To The Net
But buying specs meet skepticism.
Microsoft's Outlook 98 Pushed As Groupware Client
But development tools are lacking.
Netscape's Streaming Video Reversal
Vendor plans to add the technology for users of corporate intranets.
MasterCard Taps AT&T For VPN
Flexibility,
service guarantees offered.
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Analyzing The Analysts
The vote's in: Analysts are vital, but could do more.
A Year In Review
A lot's happened since last year's Comdex/Fall show. To help you make
sense of it all, here's a look back at our hottest stories.
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Special Report:
InformationWeek
's Intranet/Extranet 100
Solaris Explorer
Pre-beta version of Microsoft browser is only semifunctional.
Intranet Teamwork
Development tool allows collaboration in creating sites.
Web App For Banking
BroadVision product helps `personalize' online transactions.
InternetView: Installing Solaris Still A Chore
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Easy Automation
More affordable products have made it easier than ever for companies of
all sizes to automate the
ir sales and business processes.
Voice Comes To The Desktop
New speech products let users just say the word (or words) to control
their office applications.
New Look For Flowcharts
Update to AllClear is more customizable.
More Third-Party Help For Windows
New and improved utilities plug holes and enhance Microsoft operating
sys
tems.
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WorldCom Wins
Deal to buy MCI creates a powerhouse, but overseas coverage remains a
question.
Tivoli Improves TME 10 App Management
Enterprise platform gets database, business-process management additions.
Fortress Bolsters VPNs
Software helps manage, extend secure IP links.
Beyond Clustering
Novell adding more to Wolf Mountain.
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Thin On The Inside
Citrix Systems' software helps users overcome network limits.
Ramp Up To Eight-Way
Eight-processor servers from NCR and Data General will handle larger
databases.
Apple's Aim: Keep Users
Vendor hopes new machines will stem defections to Wintel.
Disk Drives Designed To Relieve Data Gluts
IBM offers high-capacity storage technology for PCs.
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Global Distribution
Wholesale distributors buy up overseas competitors to expand their
networks.
Reseller's Video Analysis Scores For Sports Teams
Avid Sports' system helps clubs improve game preparation.
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Better Billing
GTE, Alltel roll out customer-support and billing system.
Delta Seeks Improved IT
CEO says systems aren't good enough.
Extranet Is All Aces
Ace Hardware's Acenet gives retailers Internet access to legacy apps and
data.
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Taking Stock: Laser Demand Drives Cymer
Maker of excimer-laser systems stands to benefit in semiconductor
equipment market--unless it gets complacent.
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