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May 14, 2001

Top Stories:
COVER STORY: IBM: Gunning For Growth Whether IBM's software drives the next generation of E-business systems remains to be seen. Ethics And Technology: The Ethics Of Data As the debate over data privacy grows, many IT professionals who manage the information find themselves in the middle of the controversy. Online Exclusive: IP PBX: Close Call The IP PBX isn't the answer for all business networks today. When will it make sense for your company's network? Langa Letter: The "Dead Drive" Security Loophole You may get a nasty surprise if you send your system out for repairs! Consider your options.
IBM: Gunning For Growth AT&T Consolidates Units--At Last MOM's Prepped To Manage The Windows 2000 Party Partners Get A Role In Pivotal's CRM Software	Microsoft Pricing Change Rewards Frequent Upgraders E.piphany CRM Suite Gets Sales-Force Enhancement Newscan

BUSINESS APPLICATIONS	CUSTOMER ECONOMY	INFRASTRUCTURE
Agilera Scales Back ASP Partnership Portal To Pull Together Personnel-Service Company	Managing Customer Churn Tech Obstacles Keep Wireless E-Retailers Grounded	Storage Under Control
PERVASIVE COMPUTING	APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT	CAREER
New Sort Of Wireless Terminal Readied Wireless E-Mail Service Revs Digital-Photo Capabilities	Web-App Development Made Simple	Online Recruiters Feel The Pinch New Tools Boost Number Of Disabled In IT Ranks
INNOVATION	TECH ANALYZER	FINANCIAL
Gesture-Guided Tours Robo-Mower	FrontPage Has Basics, But It Lacks Polish	Chambers Learns His Lesson From Slump Managers To Bear Brunt Of Dell Cuts Monster Needs More Than Resumes UPS Sees No Quick Uptick Taking $tock: What Will Happen To The Market When The Clock Strikes Midnight?
OPINION	BREAKAWAY	BEHIND THE NEWS
Editor's Note: IBM's Change Of Direction Business/IT: IT Plays The Name Game Langa Letter: The "Dead Drive" Security Loophole IT Impact: Don't Forget The Customer The Observer: Blowing At Any Seam	Breakaway FRONTEND FrontEnd Follow The Money Bizmodel.com	Behind The Numbers: E-Business Slowly Expands Its Horizons IT Confidential
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