Stories From The Issue Of » June 26, 2006
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IT Plays Linchpin Role In High-Stake M&As
A handful of companies understand what far too many don't--that IT's ability to integrate, and in some cases adopt, an acquired company's IT systems and operations can determine whether a merger flourishes or flounders.


Opinion: Protecting Net Neutrality From The Neutricidal Telcos
The Internet community needs to force regulators to preserve net neutrality. But it'll be tricky to write laws that define net neutrality without destroying what they're trying to protect, says Internet activist Cory Doctorow.


Emerging Enterprise -- June 2006 Strategic IT
IT leaders at most small and midsize companies still don't have much say in business decisions, according to an NWC/InformationWeek survey of more than 400 SMB technology executives. We analyze the poll results and elicit intriguing insights from emerging enterprise IT pros.

Flex Your Buying Muscle
Tips for getting the same deals on IT products and services as companies that can buy in bulk.

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