Monthly Archives: February 2001
Editors Note: February 19, 2001
Despite all of the attention given to the economic slowdown, the overall U.S. economy remains fundamentally sound. Its just running a bit slower than...
Cell Phones, Case Studies, Layoffs And DSL
First, I have a word for all the readers who responded to my "Hang Up and Drive" column by arguing that its unfair to...
Johnny on the Spot
No matter what procedures are actually laid out in your customers recovery plans, you almost invariably will end up being the first one called...
Easing B2B Trading
Manugistics Group Inc. last week announced an initiative with Microsoft Corp. and KPMG Consulting Inc. that officials said will make it easier and less...
The Partner Factor
Even if your client has a fully developed and continually tested disaster plan, youve got to take into account the capabilities of the organizations...
Share the Risk
The death of a dot-com retailer doesnt mean trouble for its unpaid suppliers — if theyve got credit risk insurance.Underwriters say such policies allow...
E-Market Integration: A Steep Climb
Consulting companies are jockeying for position in the business-to-business space by trying to provide an assortment of prebundled applications that demystify the confusing process...
Fast Breaks Newsfront: February 19, 2001
Take That!Digex shareholders must be pleased with their WorldCom settlement. WorldCom agreed to pay $165 million in cash, acquiesced to fund $900 million in...
Ready to Serve Redmond
You think presidential pardons face close scrutiny? Try being Bill Gates. Rumors swirled last week that the Department of Justice was investigating Microsofts planned...
The Downside
Upside Magazines showcase for startups was rather somber this year. With fewer attendees, the auditorium was nearly empty by the second day.Still, the New...