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Intrinsyc Unveils "MicroPhone" Telephony Software Vancouver, BC based Intrinsyc has unveiled their MicroPhone telephony software which consists of drivers and applications for Windows CE based embedded wireless devices such as cell phones and PDAs.

Submerging Technologies A list of technologies that are reaching the sunset of their usefulness. Among the top five are: Windows 9x, Client/Server Computing, SNA/Proprietary networks, Tape Backup and Visual Basic 6. One of the more interesting one is the PDA. The cell phone will slowly take over the PDA's place.

Security Vendors Anouncing Centrally Managed Strategies Security vendors are anouncing strategies for centrally managed products aimed at the enterprise customer.

Sales Advice for CEOs If you've decided that you can hand over daily sales responsibilities to your employees now that your company is expanding, think again. Here are seven reasons why -- and how -- you should stay involved

Dotcom Survival Tips In the dotcom world, if you haven't already fallen, you're hanging on by your fingernails. Here's how to put yourself on steady ground.

Free Internet Providers to Merge LOS ANGELES (AP) - The merger of former rivals NetZero and Juno Online Services, the two biggest providers of free Internet access, could be bad news for consumers who rely heavily on both services. The two companies said Thursday they will merge in a $70.7 million deal that is expected to create the nation's second-largest Internet access company. The deal essentially eliminates competition within the free Internet access space. NetZero chairman Mark Goldston said consumers shouldn't worry that free access will be replaced by paid service. The deal comes as free Internet providers are striving to find new ways to make money and are increasingly dabbling in paid online access services.

Small Businesses Are Tightening Their Belts on Technology Spending Small businesses are spending less on technology in 2001 than they did in 2000, but not alarmingly less. According to IDC's latest survey, small businesses plan to purchase fewer PCs but will expand their use of the Internet, high-speed services, and PC networking products. While spending growth has slowed, IDC expects to see double-digit sales gains in some areas.

Gateway Offers New WebStore Solution and eBoot Camp Workshop Series Gateway, Inc. enhanced its eBusiness offerings with an easy-to-use e-commerce software package and a hands-on workshop. With WebStore, customers can build, manage and promote an online store from anywhere in the world, using only a computer, an Internet connection and a browser. Starting in July, Gateway Country(R) stores in 10 major markets across the U.S. will offer eBoot Camp, a hands-on workshop that gets businesses online and e-commerce enabled during a three-day course.

A Tip Sheet for Sharper Site Navigation Does your navigation design plant cues to help visitors get around easily and intuitively? It should! Here are some tips to sharpen your navigational architecture, links, and icons.

The Key To Successful Vendor Relationships: Managing To get the most out of a single-vendor relationship you need to go beyond clarifying how service and support are packaged; you need to develop a closer rapport with your vendor. The boilerplate of a vendor's contractual agreement needs to be extended to address today's technological challenges and realities. For example, what role does the vendor's staff vs. your in-house staff play in support and service triage? By what methodology is the relationship governed? What metrics measure success or draw attention to hot points? Above all, how do you communicate your company's strategic plan to the vendor?