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March 5, 2001

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COVER STORY: The Shrinking IT Budget Thanks to the slowing economy, companies are beginning to examine technology projects more closely to justify IT spending. A Hunger For Integration Companies that deal with franchisees have to walk a fine line with their IT initiatives. The challenge: How to leverage technology with independent affiliates. BreakAway Our newest section explores the world of IT outside of the office.
Beyond Procurement: Ariba Aims At Private Exchanges	Nike Just Didn't Do It Right, Says I2 Technologies

BUSINESS APPLICATIONS	CUSTOMER ECONOMY	INFRASTRUCTURE
Helping Pharmacies Run	Integration Software With Muscle Payment For Perishables: B-To-B System Guarantees It	Unix: Not Just For Geeks Anymore
PERVASIVE COMPUTING		CAREER
IBM Maps Out Location-Based Services Tornado Pairs Wireless Access And Unified Messaging		Security Options Expand Worklife: The Economy's In A Slump: Take A Nap
INNOVATION	TECH ANALYZER	FINANCIAL
Broadband Barriers Blown Away Extreme Security For Web Servers	XML--Like The Air That We Breathe	Intel's Buying Binge: One More In The Bag 3Com Cuts Jobs And Sales Forecast Oracle Sales Growth Slows Manugistics On Track For Record Sales Taking Stock: TI Isn't Selling Tomorrow Short
OPINION	AUTHORITIES	BEHIND THE NEWS
Editor's Note: Slowing Economy Takes A Sudden Toll Business/IT: Is There No Balm In Downturns? Secret CIO: Good Worker, Good Manager?	Internet Zone: Too Much Linux Isn't Such A Bad Thing FRONTEND FrontEnd Follow The Money Bizmodel.com	Behind The Numbers: Reduce Your E-Marketplace Risk IT Confidential
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