InformationWeek

March 30, 1998

Cover Story
Platinum Privileges

Application Development
Server-Side Java Takes Off

Intranet/Internet
Internet Pipeline

Software
Better Budgets

Networking
Smarter Networking Strategy

Hardware
Let's Go To The Tape

Channel Strategies
Certifiable Success

IT Management
Wang's NT Plans

Financials
Taking Stock: Whittman-Hart Set To Soar

Enterprise Ambitions
To become No. 2 in the ERP market, PeopleSoft must shore up its global presence and continue to innovate.

Setting Changes Boosts NT
Altering registry entry could increase speed of disk-intensive operations by up to 20%.

Computer Industry Aligns On E-Commerce Standards
Common formats are new body's first step.

Frame Relay Manager
Paradyne's FrameServer SLV lets users keep tabs on carrier-provided services.

XML Makes Inroads Into The Enterprise
HP, Cisco, others to use the language for supply-chain apps.

Novell Picks Up The Pace
Vendor reveals alliances, price cuts, product enhancements.

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Platinum Privileges
PCs: What counts most to de sktop buyers? Price? Features? Reliability? Support? . . . .Olympics tickets?

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Server-Side Java Takes Off
Platform helps users link IS to real-world business needs.

Software Sleuths
A system for tracking code defects is vital for a successful application rollout.

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Internet Pipeline
Baltimore Gas and Electric uses the Internet to manage gas delivery and ordering.

Online Configuration
Olicom resellers build product plans via private Web site.

Care Costs Targeted
CareLink identifies high-risk patients.

Internet View: Who Gets To Map Names?

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Better Budgets
Computron adds to financial package.

Legacy Data Via The Web
Platinum tool needs no app rewriting.

Warehousing Products Tackle Telecom Churn
NCR releases aid in retaining customers.

Warehouse With Java
Users get more pure-Java choices.

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Smarter Network Strategy
J.P. Morgan, others want to prioritize their traffic to help support the business.

Web-To-Host Upgrade
FTP promises users easier access to enterprise data.

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Let's Go To The Tape
Once-sleepy tape storage wakes up. Virtual tape servers use disk arrays to make freshly stored data instantly available. They also help save money and floor space.

JavaStation Finally Hits The Market
Sun lands first U.S. commitment for NC after fixing performance problems.

Bigger Keyboards, Color Added To CE Machines
Models from NEC and Hitachi feature longer battery life.

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Certifiable Success
Microsoft's expanded reseller program broadens choice for business customers.

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Wang's NT Plans
Company expands Microsoft relationship by increasing support for NT-based systems.

IBM Targets Insurance
Plans first dedicated management center.

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Taking Stock: Whittman-Hart Set To Soar
This IT consulting and services company goes against the grain by helping midsize companies achieve their goals.

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