June 22, 1998
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Sold On The Net X.500, LDAP: Evolutionary Steps In Directory Access MRO Catalog For R/3 A Trickle Of Objects Firewalls Advance Low-Priced PCs: Who Needs 'Em? Save On Training Taking Stock: Good Investment Bets In IT |
CEOs Turn To ITThose in charge of company strategy say IT is more important than ever--maybe most important of all
Nortel-Bay: One Stop Net Gear Supplier?Combo could be strong contender in telecom, networking equipment markets
Novell Powers Up Its JavaIntel source code licensed in attempt to improve Java VM
Restaurants To Deploy Microsoft's ActiveStoreRetail system to support Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell
Mainframe UpdateAmdahl aims to cut software costs
Compaq Thinks SmallerVendor targets small and midsize companies with E-commerce and other Net programs
Online Billing ExpandsPepsiCo, Kraft to test Northern Trust service; others join MSFDC, CheckFree
Pressure For Better PrivacyBusiness moves to fend off regulation of Internet data
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Sold On The NetInsurers, automakers, and grocery chains go online to retain industry.
Sign-On HereSingle sign-on systems can help seal IT security while boosting worker productivity and improving enterprise management.
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X.500, LDAP: Evolutionary Steps In Directory
AccessBoth emerged from a need to unite disparate systems.
Development By The RulesVision Jade used for loan-approval app.
NT Being Used In Transaction
ProcessingBEA, IBM, Microsoft products safeguard data, making NT Server platform viable.
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MRO Catalog For R/3Aspect aims at process manufacturing.
Data Moves To The WebSilverStream's app server update adds features, sturdiness.
InternetView: Browser Wars Are A
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Java-Charged PowerUtility saves millions by using Sun programming language to build its customer-information system.
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A Trickle Of ObjectsInterest in object-relational databases has waned sharply.
NovaSoft Uses JavaComponents used to build document-management product.
Monitoring For BackOfficeNT management tool to add server suite support.
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Firewalls AdvanceNew, simpler devices make technology affordable but also open security holes.
Bay Set To Update NetIDWeb user interface, server management among additions.
Enterprise Gets App MonitorVitalSigns suite gives user's-eye view of custom-built and off-the-shelf apps.
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Low-Priced PCs: Who Needs 'Em?Businesses like the idea of sub-$1,000 machines-but not for every desktop.
Ultralight NotebookTradeoffs cut size and weight of Sharp computer.
IBM Aims NCs At Travel IndustryFeatures on Network Station are tailored for hotels and travel agencies.
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Save On TrainingComputer-based technologies, including the Web, offer cost-effective instruction.
Compaq Makes Service PushOutsourcing seen as primary area for growth.
Aetna Begins E-Pay RolloutElectronic processing to speed health-care claims and payments.
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Taking Stock: Good Investment Bets In ITThe average investor is usually better off paying a slight premium for quality.
Oracle Tops Estimates, But Applications
StruggleStronger-than-expected database revenue helps vendor beat projections.
Microsoft To Sell DivisionSoftImage graphics unit too low-volume.
PeopleSoft To Buy TriMarkVendor to integrate insurance products.
Acxiom Invests In CeresCompanies to unify database products.
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