InformationWeek: The Business Value of Technology

InformationWeek: The Business Value of Technology
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News In Review
March 30, 1998

Highlights

  • 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
  • Top Of
The Week

    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.

    Top of the Page


    cover

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

    Top of the Page


    Application
Development

    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.

    Top of the Page


    Intranet/Internet

    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?


    Top of the Page


    Software

    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.

    Top of the Page


    Networking

    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.

    Top of the Page


    Hardware

    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.

    Top of the Page


    Channel Strategies

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

    Top of the Page


    IT
Management

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

    IBM Targets Insurance
    Plans first dedicated management center.

    Top of the Page


    Financials

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

    Top of the Page


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