May 11, 1998
7.0 Changes The Game True Change Management Address Managers Can SMS Upgrade Beat Image Problem? The Wireless Benefit Notebooks For Less Training A Priority More From IT Taking Stock: Balm For Baan's Books? |
Customized Bandwidth
Policy-based networking promises IT managers new flexibility to support business priorities.
Compaq Faces Challenges In NT
Competition, slow delivery, inventory backlog put squeeze on top server vendor.
IBM Plans Web Application Server
WebSphere supports load balancing, server-side Java.
MQSeries To Be Extended
IBM adds application integration tools.
QAD Adds Supply-Chain Functions
Vendor to integrate software from Paragon Management Systems.
Open Group To Launch Unix Spec For Easier
Portability
Unix variants will have same look, feel, functionality.
Dell Takes 'Best-Of-Breed' Approach in ERP
Strategy
Multivendor plan targets specific functionality.
New Reality
Database vendors coun ter declining demand for their traditional systems with new services and software bundles.
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7.0 Changes The Game
Microsoft plans to ship the final beta of SQL Server 7.0, code-named Sphinx, this month. Early testers say it's the product that could challenge the database big guns.
The Skills Factor
The critical skills shortage is influencing technology decisions in some IT shops.
E-Business Roundtable
Three IS executives and a consultan t discuss the rise of E-business and the role of the network infrastructure at an InformationWeek seminar. The key question: When will E-business reach its potential?
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True Change Management
True Software's trio of tools makes for easier deployment of changes across multiple systems.
Architecture Is More Than Just Meeting
Requirements
Failure to recognize business influences will diminish results.
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Address Managers
Improved IP tools from MetaInfo and Quadritek debut.
GM Answers Web Rivals
Automaker offers online configuration.
Internet View: Sins Of Web Site
Design
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Can SMS Upgrade Beat Image
Probl
em?
Microsoft cites improvements, but early testers are split.
Microsoft Readies SMS For High End
Beta still buggy, but final SMS 2.0 should be worthy network-management platform.
Decision-Support Boost
Pilot upgrade helps with deployment of Web-based apps.
Enterprise Documents
Web-based tools move workflow out of back offices.
A Meter On Y2K Compliance
Tally Systems offers desktop date-fix help.
Eventus Web Kit Set
Control consolidates and tracks Web application development cycle.
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The Wireless Benefit
Time Warner Cable cuts service time with CDPD system.
Unicenter Gets Neural
CA says technology will aid predictions.
Frame Relay Still Strong, But Growth Is
Slowing
Network technology deemed reliable for critical applications.
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Notebooks For Less
Vendors cut prices in attempt to sell off older, non-Pentium II units.
Mainframe Integration Via Amdahl
Servers
Big rack-mounted configurations to include high-speed host links, storage.
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Training A Priority
Vendors and training provide rs widen offerings to fill growing IT staff shortage.
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More From IT
Texas Instruments turns its IT department into a consultancy to speed development.
Quick Help For New CIOs
United Management Technologies' service helps newcomers take stock.
Y2K Skills Program Matches Students,
Companies In Need
University of Maryland, Caliber Learning Network team for conversion classes.
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Taking Stock: Balm For Baan's Books?
Software recognition issues and new accounting practices raise questions about vendor's bottom line.
Netscape Stock Gets A Brief Boost From
Excite
Revenue from partnership provides breathing room, not long-term solution.
CSC Hits Yearly Target
Revenue for fourth quarter up 22%.
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