InformationWeek: The Business Value of Technology

InformationWeek: The Business Value of Technology
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News In Review
January 26, 1998

Highlights
  • Top of the Week
    Built To Scale

  • Trends
    The Euro: Are You Ready?

  • Intranet/Internet
    XML On The Rise

  • Software
    Saab's Driving Force

  • Netwo rking
    Plug-And-Play DSL

  • Hardware
    A Touch Of Data

  • Channel Strategies
    New 3Com Program

  • IT Management
    Big Six Turmoil

  • Financials
    Taking Stock: A Smart Bet On @ Home
  • Top Of The Week

    Built To Scale
    Compaq shoots for major-player status in the enterprise with its new server architecture and sales organization.

    Windows NT For Two
    Increased cooperation between Microsoft, Digital is precursor to other arrangements.

    SAP, Oracle Ship Time-Saving Tools
    SAP tool cuts upgrade time; Oracle module speeds cycles.

    S terling Ads Component Modeling Tools
    Product analyzes business rules.

    Lotus Overhauls Notes
    Client interface is new; Domino gets better browser support, more scalability.

    Wireless, Predictive Features Near For TNG
    Unicenter enhancements come amid slower client-server revenue growth for CA.

    SAP Installation Scuttled
    Unisource cites internal problems for $168M write-off.

    Bandwidth, Features Added To Networking Hardware
    3Com, Bay, others also cut prices i n competitive market.

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    Trends

    The Euro: Are You Ready?
    Probably not, since preparing systems to handle the unified European currency could be as complex as the year 2000 fix and nearly as expensive. But the job must be done 12 months sooner.

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    Intranet/Internet

    XML On The Rise
    Language expected to aid E-commerce, help Web searches.

    Office Depot Goes Online
    Sales channel added for small customers.

    InternetView: Mac OS Adds Nice Features
    Mac OS 8.0 may have taught us to "think different," but only Mac OS 8.1, which Apple Computer released last week, has the features that will have us thinking differently about Macs in the enterprise.

    Tomax's eStore Manages Retailers' Thin Servers
    Product should cut administration costs.

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    Software

    Saab's Driving Force
    Carmaker centralizes customer data for dealers.

    Version Control In Java
    Intersolv product uses Net interface.

    Data Mart To The Web
    Sagent extends data analysis to browsers.

    A Close Eye On IT Dollars
    Tracking hardware and software assets can be expensive; but not tracking them can cost you even more.

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    Networking

    Plug-And-Play DSL
    Compaq, Bells, others work to set standard for modems, software.

    High-End Switch-Router
    Product line to speed LAN throughput.

    'Open' Remote Access Systems Gain
    Small, midsized businesses lured by ease of integration with current environments.

    Edge Servers Gain An Edge
    Units offer easier remote access and simplified network management.

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    Hardware

    A Touch Of Data
    Wireless, pen-based tablet saves time for users.

    Pricey Unix Portables
    RDI workstation lets users move work between home, office.

    NT Storage For Less
    Unisys device offers high-availability features.

    Get The Picture
    Business users of digital cameras prefer `convenience features' over image quality.

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    Channel Strategies

    Channel Strategies: New 3Com Program
    Revamped reseller certification plan to focus on 'total solutions' and support

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    IT Management

    Big Six Turmoil
    Planned mergers and internal battles create uncertainty about IT services.

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    Financials

    Taking Stock: A Smart Bet On @Home
    Growing acceptance and product breadth for ATM technology makes Fore a player in networking and telecom infrastructure.

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