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May 7, 2001

Top Stories:
COVER STORY: Collaborative Business Companies that dare to share information are cashing in on new opportunities Redefining Business: Blast From The Past The dot-com demise forces startups to refocus on solid business plans and passion
Net Speed Hosting Vendors Struggle To Survive Ariba's New CEO Falls Back On Core Offerings Maintenance Gives Way To Modernization	Untethered Order System Gives Atomic Ski A Lift SAP Adds Better Integration Capabilities To Warehouse Oracle Guards Key Details Of Database Upgrade

BUSINESS APPLICATIONS	CUSTOMER ECONOMY	INFRASTRUCTURE
BMC Lightens The Load For Database Administrators Snapple Spees Delivery To Distributors B-To-B Integration: Cost Savings, Improved Efficiencies	Beyond The Direct-Sales Channel Call Center Generates Busy Signals CRM Plus Lots Of Data Equals More Sales For Borders	Best Buy Gets Bargain Via Collaboration Coming Soon: Faster Wireless-Access Platform Equinix Tackles Co-Location, With A Twist
PERVASIVE COMPUTING		CAREER
Cutting Complexity Out Of Wireless Back-Office Links Third-Generation Wireless: Still On Hold		ROI Boosts E-Learning
INNOVATION	TECH ANALYZER	FINANCIAL
The World On A Chip Light Waves Etched In Glass	E-Business Language Of Choice?	Taking $tock: Computer Associates On The Hot Seat
OPINION	BREAKAWAY	BEHIND THE NEWS
Editor's Note: Collaboration Is Easier Said Than Done Business/IT: Piracy Vs. Paranoia The Wilder Side: No Win-Win In Lobbying Wars Secret CIO: Would You Interview You? The Strategic CIO: Dear Mr. President...	Breakaway FRONTEND FrontEnd Follow The Money Bizmodel.com	Behind The Numbers: Data Exchanges Permeate Supply Chains IT Confidential
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