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1. Top execs tackle tough issues; debate erupts over Sybase's gamble

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Computer software industry, Company Acquisition/Merger, Software Development, Compatibility, Sybase Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Powersoft Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Computer software industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Published
1994

3. Taking the high road: Part 1

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Computer software industry, Company Profile, Product Development, Work Environment, Growth, Powersoft Corp. -- Management, Computer software industry -- Management
Published
1994

5. Microsoft tops in NOS

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Network operating system, Market Trend/Market Analysis, Microsoft Corp. -- Achievements and awards -- 00068489, Network operating systems -- Achievements and awards, Computer software industry -- Achievements and awards
Abstract

Microsoft Corp. earned this year's Channel Champion award in the network operating systems category for its Windows NT Server, indicating its market share gains are riding on the back of […]

Published
1996

6. BBN Planet, Organic Online sites out of this world

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Web Site Web Page, Communications technology, BBN Planet Corp. -- Marketing, Organic Online Inc. -- Marketing, World Wide Web -- Usage, Information services industry -- Marketing
Abstract

This week, CRN found one of the best sites ever to be reviewed in Web Watch: BBN Planet Corp., Cambridge, Mass., whose Web site has something for almost everyone. Organic […]

Published
1996

7. Web Watch zooms in on Bell Atlantic, StrataCom, Borland

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Web Site/Web Page, Borland International Inc. -- Management -- 00130731, StrataCom Inc. -- Management -- 00228118, Bell Atlantic Corp. -- Management -- 00300944
Abstract

This week, Web Watch focuses on two of the companies that recently were involved in two of the biggest mergers ever in the computer and communications industry: Bell Atlantic and […]

Published
1996

8. RBOCs explore speedy technology for the Internet

Author

Dunlap, Charlotte and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Telephone company, ISDN, Telecommunications industry, Technology overview, Technology application, Integrated Services Digital Network -- Usage, Telecommunications services industry -- Services
Abstract

San Mateo, Calif. - As the threat of cable modems looms, telephone companies are looking to a new technology called asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) to keep a competitive edge […]

Published
1996

9. Service providers heat up Internet

Author

Dunlap, Charlotte and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company services, Company marketing practices, Internet service provider, BBN Planet Corp. -- Marketing, Netscape Communications Corp. -- Marketing, Computer software industry -- Marketing
Abstract

Las Vegas - BBN Planet is about to throw the next punch at its growing number of Internet access competitors-prioritizing realtime applications with a reservation protocol embedded in its routers. […]

Published
1996

10. OpenConnect bridging the gap between old, new

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Networking software product introduction, Internet/Web Server Software, OpenConnect Systems Inc. -- Product introduction -- 00249319, OC://WebConnect (Internet/Web server software) -- Product introduction, World Wide Web, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Dallas - OpenConnect Systems Inc. will unveil at Networld+Interop this week a Web server that uses Java applets to perform terminal emulation so Web browsers can access mainframe data. The […]

Published
1996

11. Sybase unveils product pair for ObjectConnect

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Software product introduction, Database middleware, Sybase Inc. -- Product introduction -- 00218463, Object Connect for C++ (Database middleware) -- Product introduction, Object Connect for OLE (Database middleware) -- Product introduction, Database management systems -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Emeryville, Calif. - Sybase Inc. took the wraps off two products that enable object-based applications to access data stored in relational databases. The company's ObjectConnect products stop short of providing […]

Published
1996

12. Progress, Sybase tap new area

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Distribution Practices, Electronic software distribution, Sybase Inc. -- Distribution -- 00218463, Progress Software Corp. -- Distribution -- 00213726, Internet -- Usage, Computer software industry -- Innovations, Distribution channels -- Innovations
Abstract

Buffalo, N.Y. - At least two prominent vendors are taking initial steps toward distributing software components over the Internet. Progress Software Corp., Bedford, Mass., and Sybase Inc., Emery-ville, Calif., are […]

Published
1996

13. Intel motherboards to get Fast Ethernet in '96

Author

Young, Monica and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company product planning, Motherboard, Fast Ethernet, Intel Corp. -- Product development -- 00304597, Motherboards -- Product development, Computer industry -- Product development
Abstract

###MONICA YOUNG Boston - Intel Corp. this year will offer motherboards with embedded Fast Ethernet, a move that could eliminate the need for VARs to perform low-margin LAN card installation. […]

Published
1996

14. Client/server vendors use financing to seal VAR deals

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company service introduction, Company marketing practices, VAR, Sybase Inc. -- Marketing -- 00218463, Computer software industry -- Marketing, Value-added resellers -- Marketing
Abstract

Emeryville, Calif.-Client/server software vendors are adding customer financing to their arsenal of weapons in the high-stakes battle for market share and VAR loyalty. Major PC hardware vendors have long used […]

Published
1996

15. Oracle, Netscape discuss licensing deal

Author

Young, Monica, Dunlap, Charlotte, and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company licensing agreement, Web browser, Oracle Corp. -- Licensing agreements -- 00124962, Netscape Communications Corp. -- Licensing agreements -- 00336514, Netscape Navigator (Web browser) -- Licensing agreements, World Wide Web, Computer software industry -- Licensing agreements
Abstract

###MONICA YOUNG & CHARLOTTE DUNLAP San Jose, Calif.-Oracle Corp., in a radical strategy shift, is in discussions with Netscape Communications Corp. to license the Netscape Navigator browser, said several sources […]

Published
1996

16. Netscape launches attack on BackOffice with cross-platform server suite

Author

Smith, Tom and Dunlap, Charlotte

Subjects
Company product planning, Internet/Web server software, Company marketing practices, Netscape Communications Corp. -- Product development -- 00336514, Microsoft Corp. -- Product development -- 00068489, Online services, Computer software industry -- Product development
Abstract

Mountain View, Calif.-Netscape Communications Corp., which already has stolen Microsoft Corp.'s Internet thunder, now is taking aim at its rival's BackOffice server suite. Netscape's own server suite-slated to include version […]

Published
1996

17. Networking tools take off

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Application Development Software, DBMS, Product marketing strategy, Product description/specification, Centura Software Corp. -- Product information -- 00205940, Forte Software Inc. -- Product information -- 00277771, Forte Express (Application development software) -- Design and construction, Centura (DBMS) -- Design and construction, Computer software industry -- Product information, Program development software -- Design and construction, Database management systems -- Design and construction
Abstract

Two prominent vendors of client/server development tools are taking opposite approaches in bids to bolster their market positions. Forte Software Inc., a high-end player in Oakland, Calif., that recently filed […]

Published
1996

18. Service revenue propels stock sale

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company business planning, VAR, PowerCerv Corp. -- Planning -- 00342564, Value-added resellers -- Planning
Abstract

Tampa, Fla.-In the early '90s, PowerCerv Corp. was much like any other reseller generating a large part of its revenue selling products. Today, it is a service-oriented client/server specialist looking […]

Published
1996

19. The new face of client/server: vendors, integrators see intranets as key to short-term profits

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Industry trend, VAR, Intranet, Internet, Computer industry, Client/server architecture, Value-added resellers -- Marketing, Internet -- Marketing, Computer industry -- Marketing, Client/server architecture -- Marketing
Abstract

New York-The Internet has gained major strategic importance among top client/server players, but the short-term profit potential remains murky, according to executives attending CRN 's annual Client/Server Summit. In the […]

Published
1996

20. Mission - critical apps, Net will rock networking

Author

Willett, Shawn, Young, Monica, and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Network operating system, Product market share, Microsoft Corp. -- Market share -- 00068489, Novell Inc. -- Market share -- 00075113, Microsoft Windows NT Server (Network operating system) -- Market share, NetWare (Network operating system) -- Market share, Network operating systems -- Market share, Computer software industry -- Market share
Abstract

Like much of the computing industry, networking will be profoundly effected by the Internet in 1996. But beyond this obvious trend is PC networks growing up to handle mission-critical functions. […]

Published
1995

21. Oracle eyes Apple Newton to power new Internet device

Author

Dunlap, Charlotte and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Network computer, Personal digital assistant, Company product acquisition, Company product planning, Company licensing agreement, Oracle Corp. -- Planning, Apple Inc. -- Product information, Apple Newton MessagePad (Personal digital assistant) -- Usage, Computer industry -- Planning
Abstract

Las Vegas-Oracle Corp. Chairman Larry Ellison is seeking to acquire or license Apple Computer Inc.'s Newton Message Pad technology as the basis for the company's $500 network device, which is […]

Published
1995

22. Forging connections

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Acquisition Merger, Company business planning, Company product planning, Network architecture, Cisco Systems Inc. -- Management, 3Com Corp. -- Management, Digital Equipment Corp. -- Management, Sybase Inc. -- Management, Oracle Corp. -- Management, Computer networks -- Management
Abstract

If you have to summarize the state of the networking industry with just one word, it would have to be consolidation. Yet consolidation results from two other trends that are […]

Published
1995

23. Sybase, Netscape fuse products, close gaps

Author

Smith, Tom and Dunlap, Charlotte

Subjects
Cooperative agreement for product development, Company product planning, Sybase Inc. -- Planning -- 00218463, Netscape Communications Corp. -- Planning -- 00336514, Computer software industry -- Planning
Abstract

Mountain View, Calif. - Sybase Inc. and Netscape Communications Corp. are working to integrate their respective client/server and World Wide Web products in a bid to close major gaps in […]

Published
1995

24. Easy does it does it for imaging VARs: vendors integrate apps

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company product planning, Integrated Software, Imaging Technology, Optika Inc. -- Product development -- 00275189, FileNet Corp. -- Product development -- 00322087, Image processing, Computer software industry -- Product development
Abstract

New York--Two major imaging systems vendors have fleshed out their strategies to simplify the use of their imaging systems and make those systems easier for VARs and integrators to sell […]

Published
1995

25. Software alliances on shaky ground: uneasy ties bind Lotus, Oracle, Novell vs. Microsoft

Author

Smith, Tom and Darrow, Barbara

Subjects
Company Business And Marketing, Cooperative agreement for product development, Novell Inc. -- Contracts -- 00075113, Lotus Development Corp. -- Contracts -- 00305306, Oracle Corp. -- Contracts -- 00124962, Computer software industry -- Contracts
Abstract

Call them roaring paper tigers. Alliances by Microsoft Corp.'s top three rivals to counter the software giant are falling victim to competitive infighting, poor positioning and the acquisition of Lotus […]

Published
1995

26. Newest trends in networking see light of day at show

Author

Young, Monica, Willett, Shawn, and Smith, Tom

Subjects
InterOp, NetWorld, Bridge/Router Software, Network management software, Internet access software, Networking software product introduction, Trade show, Open Text Corp. Open Text Connectivity Solutions Group -- Product introduction, Stony Brook Software (Thousand Oaks, California) -- Product introduction, Denmac Systems Inc. -- Product introduction, RouterManager/AutoBahn (Bridge/router software) -- Product introduction, AlertPage 2.0 (Network performance analysis/diagnostic software) -- Product introduction, Hummingbird Communications Columbus (Internet/Web server software) -- Product introduction, Hummingbird Communications Maestro (Protocol gateway software) -- Product introduction, NetWorld+Interop -- 1995 AD, Network software -- Product introduction, Network management software -- Product introduction, Communications software -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

NETWORLD + INTEROP With a little help from across the country in Redmond, Wash., more than 500 vendors were on hand here at this year's Networld+Interop to display the newest […]

Published
1995

27. Novell pushes top VARs into consulting, support

Author

Willett, Shawn and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Business And Marketing, Company marketing practices, VAR, Training services, Support services, Novell Inc. -- Marketing -- 00075113, Value-added resellers -- Marketing, Computer software industry -- Marketing
Abstract

VARs will be asked to add consulting and support to their expertise to help Novell fulfill its vision of integrating Novell network services with heterogeneous platforms. "We want to take […]

Published
1995

28. Delivering reliable support and service

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Operations, Company systems management, Network architecture, VAR, System design, Company process management, InaCom Corp. -- Services -- 00320261, Heller, Ehrman, White and McAuliffe -- Planning -- 00048379, Network architecture -- Planning, Value-added resellers -- Services, Retail industry -- Services
Abstract

An end user that implements a wide-area network connecting LANs across the country and the world needs a top-notch VAR or systems integrator to provide support, troubleshooting and other services […]

Published
1995

29. Hospital, VAR in wireless move; case study: Lewan & Associates pairs nurses with LANs for bedside data entry

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colorado), Company Operations, Company systems management, Wireless network, Lewan and Associates Inc. -- Services, St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colorado), Health care industry, Wireless local area networks (Computer networks) -- Usage
Abstract

Denver Doug Hahn, Saint Joseph Hospital's manager of information services, does not hesitate to try a variety of technical and nontechnical approaches-even some novel ones-in solving business problems. That philosophy […]

Published
1995

30. Oracle set to unveil tools, database, new VAR program

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
DBMS, Application Development Software, Product Development, Software Development, Oracle Corp. -- Planning -- 00124962, Oracle7 7.3 (DBMS) -- Product development, Developer/2000 (Application development software) -- Product development, Database management systems -- Product development, Program development software -- Product development
Abstract

Philadelphia Oracle Corp. plans to unveil a new version of its database, new development tools functionality and a new channel program to a gathering of its customers here this week. […]

Published
1995

31. Resellers develop object components for Informix

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
DBMS, Object-Oriented Programming, VAR, Informix Software Inc. -- Product development -- 00224363, Informix-NewEra 2.0 (DBMS) -- Design and construction, Database management systems -- Design and construction, Computer software industry -- Product development
Abstract

Menlo Park, Calif. When Informix Software Inc. ships the next major version of its NewEra graphical development tool next month, the product will incorporate a slew of reusable software components […]

Published
1995

32. Agencies distribute computing power via client/server

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Industry Trend Or Event, Market trend/market analysis, Client/server architecture, POSIX Standard, System selection, Client/server architecture, Government purchasing -- Planning, Computers -- Purchasing
Abstract

New York Federal and state government agencies are moving aggressively to implement PC- and Unix-based networks, as well as client/server applications across those networks, although industry experts do not anticipate […]

Published
1995

33. Oracle sets its sights on Visual Basic faithful; software generates code for Microsoft tool; new distributed functions on tap

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Software product introduction, CASE software, Oracle Corp. -- Product introduction -- 00124962, Oracle Designer/2000 1.2 (CASE software) -- Product introduction, Computer-aided engineering, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Redwood Shores, Calif. Oracle Corp. this month will launch its second major attempt to capitalize on Microsoft Corp.'s popular Visual Basic with an application-design tool that can be used with […]

Published
1995

34. VARs cite positives of deal

Author

Young, Monica and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Business And Marketing, Company Acquisition Merger, VAR, 3Com Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Chipcom Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Value-added resellers -- Marketing, Computer networks -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

Southborough, Mass Although a possible hostile-takeover bid by Cabletron Systems Inc. cast a brief shadow over 3Com Corp.'s proposed acquisition of Chipcom Corp., the channel has warmed to the idea […]

Published
1995

35. IBM preps a raft of client server tools: VARs expect cross-platform strategy for DB2, object repository

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Business And Marketing, Company product planning, DBMS, Cooperative agreement for product distribution, Client server architecture, International Business Machines Corp. -- Planning, Access Graphics Technology Inc. -- Distribution, DB2 (DBMS) -- Planning, Database management systems -- Planning, Computer software industry -- Planning, Client/server architecture -- Planning
Abstract

Toronto- IBM Corp. is readying a line of application development products that make it easier to build high-end client/server applications on multiple platforms. Big Blue's plans also include extensions to […]

Published
1995

36. On tap: database alternatives; data-warehousing offers snapshot from various data sources; initiatives begin to emerge

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Data Warehousing Data Mining, DBMS, Decision support software, Technology Information, Technology overview, Database management systems, Computer software industry -- Product information
Abstract

In gathering information they need to make strategic business decisions, corporate executives and business analysts rarely use a simple, predefined set of parameters or categories of data. Instead, their data […]

Published
1995

37. HP clinches server title; channel commitment is crucial in close race with IBM, Compaq

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Hewlett-Packard Co. -- Achievements and awards -- 00304290, File servers -- Achievements and awards, Computer industry -- Achievements and awards
Abstract

For the second consecutive year, Hewlett-Packard Co. captured the Channel Champion designation in the network servers category, although its margin of victory over IBM Corp. and Compaq Computer Corp. narrowed […]

Published
1995

38. Apple to unveil videoconferencing solution for the Internet

Author

Dunlap, Charlotte and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Networking software product introduction, Videoconferencing software, Internet, Apple Inc. -- Product introduction -- 00300559, QuickTime Conferencing Internet Tool (Videoconferencing software) -- Product introduction, Videoconferencing, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Apple Computer Inc. is moving into the videoconferencing limelight with ground-breaking technology and is poised to become one of the first major vendors to offer a product for video over […]

Published
1995

39. Banyan's long journey

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company Operations, Company Business Management, Banyan Systems Inc. -- Management -- 00222351, Computer software industry -- Management
Abstract

Banyan Systems Inc.'s recently detailed strategic vision earned high marks for its scope and openness, but experts noted Banyan will face some big challenges in selling the strategy, including the […]

Published
1995

40. Oracle bids for place on AT&T, Lotus network; extension of joint development agreement

Author

Smith, Tom and Darrow, Barbara

Subjects
Product Development, Software Development, DBMS, Workgroup software, Oracle Corp. -- Product development -- 00124962, American Telephone and Telegraph Co. -- Product development -- 00300471, Lotus Development Corp. -- Product development -- 00305306, Computer software industry -- Product development, Database management systems -- Product development, Work group computing
Abstract

Redwood Shores, Calif. Oracle Corp. and Lotus Development Corp. are discussing ways to extend their database-groupware integration to enable Oracle databases to manage transactions for AT&T Network Notes. The move […]

Published
1995

41. Sybase, Oracle to reconcile discord

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Cooperative agreement for product development, DBMS, Oracle Corp. -- Product development, Sybase Inc. -- Product development, PowerBuilder (Application development software) -- Licensing agreements, Computer software industry -- Product development, Database management systems -- Licensing agreements
Abstract

San Francisco Archrivals Oracle Corp. and Sybase Inc. are hammering out a technology-sharing pact to ensure their databases, development tools and connectivity products work well with each other. The deal […]

Published
1995

42. Looking for ATM's day in the sun

Author

Willett, Shawn and Smith, Tom

Subjects
Industry trend, Market Trend Market Analysis, ATM, ATM Adapter, Communications boards/cards -- Marketing, Computer networks -- Marketing
Abstract

More than a year after ATM products first hit the market, vendors and distributors are finally gearing up to sell the products through the channel. Until now, vendors and distributors […]

Published
1995

43. Btrieve issues its first major SQL release

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Software product introduction, DBMS, Btrieve Technologies Inc. -- Product introduction -- 00348162, Scalable SQL 4.0 (DBMS) -- Product introduction, Database management systems -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Btrieve Technologies Inc. is earning upbeat reviews for the first major release of its relational database engine--Scalable SQL 4.0--since gaining its independence from Novell Inc. just over one year ago. […]

Published
1995

44. Ellison speaks out on OracleWare, competition

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Company business planning, Computer software industry, Personality profile, Oracle Corp. -- Management -- 00124962, Computer software industry -- Management
Abstract

Ellison speaks out on OracleWare, competition San Francisco Oracle Corp. Chief Executive Larry Ellison last week indicated that Oracle and Novell Inc. may discontinue OracleWare. In a wide-ranging interview at […]

Published
1995

45. Sybase now powered up for future

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Computer software industry, Company Acquisition Merger, Sybase Inc. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Powersoft Corp. -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Computer software industry -- Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Abstract

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sybase Inc. Chairman, Chief Executive and President Mark Hoffman recently met with CRN networks editor Tom Smith to discuss plans for integrating the recently acquired Powersoft Corp., future […]

Published
1995

46. Top client/server developers delay Sybase products

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Computer software industry, Company business planning, Sybase Inc. -- Planning -- 00218463, SAP AG -- Planning, PeopleSoft Inc. -- Planning -- 00213942, Computer software industry -- Planning
Abstract

Emeryville, Calif. The top two developers of database-independent client/server applications have thrown in the towel on Sybase Inc.'s System 10, saying the database lacks scalability and performance required by high-end […]

Published
1995

47. Informix blows away Wall Street's earnings expectations

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
Computer software industry, Company Financial Information, Informix Software Inc. -- Finance -- 00224363, Computer software industry -- Finance
Abstract

Informix Software Inc. posted impressive revenue and earnings for its fourth quarter and full year 1994, surpassing Wall Street estimates. The results, analysts said, underscore the strength of Informix's database […]

Published
1995

48. Gupta again woos new ISVs

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
DBMS, Application Development Software, Company marketing practices, Computer software industry, Centura Software Corp. -- Marketing -- 00205940, SQLWindows Client/Server Starter Suite (DBMS) -- Marketing, Database management systems -- Marketing, Computer software industry -- Marketing
Abstract

Gupta Corp. launched another bid to woo developers upsizing from Xbase desktop-oriented databases by introducing an aggressively priced bundle of development tools and databases. The new product bundle recently unveiled […]

Published
1995

50. Oracle product blitz targets low-end client/server niche, taps Internet

Author

Smith, Tom

Subjects
DBMS, Software product introduction, Computer software industry, Oracle Corp. -- Product introduction -- 00124962, Oracle Workgroup/2000 (DBMS) -- Design and construction, Personal Oracle 7 (DBMS) -- Product introduction, Oracle Workgroup Server (DBMS) -- Product introduction, Database management systems -- Product introduction, Computer software industry -- Product introduction
Abstract

Oracle Corp. launched last week a sweeping bid for the low-end client/server market with a slew of new products, including plans to distribute the wares on a trial basis via […]

Published
1995

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