CONTENTS

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FRONT NEWS

Bell Atlantic Jumps On Internet Bandwagon

It will be the latest in a string of telecom-Internet mergers, partnerships and strategies

Microsoft and Lotus Prepare for DoD Rumble

DMS becomes the key to penetrating markets well beyond the military complex

Telecom's Government Crusader

Bell Atlantic Federal Systems' Barbara Connor says she'll be aggressive in everything from collections to going after global market share.

Compaq Reveals Services Ambitions

The PC maker can no longer hide its integration scheme

Procurement Reform Ripples Through Industry

The government is looking at new ways of doing business, IT executives say

OPINION

4How two misinformed brokers allegedly sent CSC's stock flying and an industry searching for answers.

HYPERTEXT

9Our somewhat irreverent look at technology at large, plus follow-ups on predictions and stories.

INSIDE WASHINGTON

10Infotech executives are fighting to reform state securities laws.

10The on-line industry pushes for privacy over the Internet.

13The White House outlines a defense plan for its information networks.

TECH BUSINESS

14Videoconferencing companies reach out to corporate America.

14The Department of Defense awards the $2.5 billion DEIS II contract.

16WALL STREET REVIEW

18CHANNEL NEWS

19CONTRACTS

20INFOTECH and THE LAW: On-line distribution may improve software licensing.

23Wang gets into network storage management.

24 INTEGRATION FOCUS: Open systems technology is allowing the TV and computer industries to merge.

30A new IT strategy at the Treasury Department calls for closer relationships between vendors and government.

NEW MARKETS

34Network Solutions, the Internet registrar, expands into integration, electronic commerce and directory services.

34The wireless communication industry is cashing in on CDPD technology.

36INTERNET 201: The Java language and knowledge management.

IN THE NETPLEX

38Anstec, a fast-growing 8(a) firm, prepares for life after graduation.

38A pilot incubator program in Montgomery County, Md., proves a success.

40The Maryland Assembly creates the Science &amp Technology Subcommittee.

42The high-tech industry is turning to executive search firms and the Internet for talent.

48WHO'S ON FIRST

51CALENDAR

CLARIFICATION

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