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Date: Thu, Sep 2, 1999 2:52 PM -0400
From: Faulkner Information Services <flash@faulkner.com>
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Subject: Faulkner Systems Flash 09/02/99 - (Part 1 of 2)

TOP OF THE NEWS

	 * IBM, Cisco Forge $2 Billion Alliance	
	 * Siemens, Fujitsu Form Computer Firm	 
	 * AOL Launches Instant Messenger 3.0	
	 * Dell Introduces E-Support-Direct	

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Application Development 
	 Sybase revealed its e-Anywhere strategy intended to deliver a platform for
enterprise-wide, two-way data delivery and synchronization between Net
devices and ODBC data sources. The platform is also designed to provide
access to data via both Web browsers and other interfaces.

Agreements/Joint Ventures 
	 America Online inked a deal with personal TV appliance maker TiVo. The
companies will develop a way for TiVo's users to access AOL TV, a service
that will include AOL services and features designed to enhance television
viewing. In addition, AOL will also take a minority stake in TiVo.
	 Compaq and CMGI reported the completion of CMGI's acquisition of a
	 majority stake in AltaVista, as well as Compaq's position as the largest
outside shareholder in CMGI.
	 Computer Associates and Hewlett-Packard reported that they have developed
an integration bridge that is designed to enable Unicenter TNG users to
manage HP 9000 Enterprise Servers "out of the box," without the need for
customization by systems administrators. The integration bridge combines
CA's Unicenter TNG with HP's Event Monitoring Service.
	 eBay and America Online launched a co-branded Web site. The site is
designed to provide AOL members access to eBay's site presented in an AOL
format.
	 Hewlett-Packard took the next step in its e-services campaign by reporting
that its e-speak software would be integrated with Oracle's data base
software. HP's e-speak software was developed to let Web sites communicate
with one another. By integrating the software with Oracle's 8i data base, HP
is looking to further jump start the market for e-services. 
	 The companies also agreed to jointly create technology for the development
and deployment of HP's e-services. Both companies will invest millions of
dollars to establish labs for HP and Oracle engineers to develop e-services
technologies.
	 IBM and Cisco formed a $2 billion five year alliance through which Cisco
agreed to purchase technology, as well as routing and switching patents,
from IBM. IBM's Global Services division will provide Cisco corporate
customers with support.
	 Oki Electric Industry and Intel's Japanese unit agreed to cooperate on
developing computer telephony products. The pair plan to jointly offer
products aimed at enabling telecommunications carriers to provide unified
messaging and other services.
	 Open Text acquired a 15-percent stake in Communities.com and entered into
	 a perpetual license agreement to use the company's chat and interactive
communications technology.
	 Prodigy partnered with MSNBC.com to provide daily news content to the main
Prodigy homepage. MSNBC.com will deliver full news coverage and in-depth
feature reporting, including audio and video, to Prodigy Internet members.
	 Siemens and Fujitsu tied the knot on a new joint venture that aims to
become the largest personal computer company in Europe by 2001. The 50/50
joint venture, Fujitsu Siemens Computers, to be based in the Netherlands and
combining Fujitsu's European computer business with Siemens' computer
systems division, expects European sales of more than 6 million units in
2001 and $7.9 billion in revenues.
	 The state of Pennsylvania awarded Unisys a seven-year, $500 million
outsourcing deal. Unisys will merge the data centers of as many as 20 state
agencies then manage and support the unified center.

Applications Software 
	 At its Velocity Supply Chain Conference, Baan unveiled a suite of supply
chain management products featuring open integration with Baan ERP, Baan
Front Office, Baan E-Enterprise, and other applications. The suite also
includes decision support features and a supply chain modeler centered on
international business operations.
	 Customer Relationship Management software vendor Clarify bought Newtonian
Software, which offers interactive selling systems. Newtonian's Sales
Mechanix, an Internet-based sales system, is expected to be integrated into
the Clarify eFrontOffice suite by the end of 1999.
	 Hewlett-Packard launched the HP Entria thin-client appliance family, which
includes three new products -- the HP Entria G (220), the HP Entria L (500)
and the HP Entria X. The family is designed to provide users with access to
a full range of features, including Windows and Java-based applications,
corporate Intranets, and the Internet. 
	 HP also reported the availability of HP OpenView SMART Plug-In for
PeopleSoft, which is designed for quick, easy installation and configuration
through automated discovery of all PeopleSoft instances and through
predefined management templates.
	 Lotus revealed plans to build Extensible Markup Language (XML) support,
Windows and Office 2000 support, and Linux versions of its Notes and Domino
products in a series of point upgrades to its Release 5 lines. The package
will culminate in the arrival in mid-2000 of a new full edition, code-named
R-Next.
	 Microsoft introduced its Reader software. The application employs
Microsoft's ClearType font-enhancing technology designed to provide sharper,
print-like pages.
	 PeopleSoft Customer Information System for Public Enterprises was released
by PeopleSoft. Co-developed with SPL WorldGroup, it is designed to enable
public utilities to manage the customer lifecycle --from initiating service
to meter management to credit and collections.
	 The Sun -Netscape Alliance unveiled iPlanet Commerce Integration Suite, a
suite of e-commerce application and server software designed to enable
companies to build and deploy online trading communities that tie together
customers, partners and suppliers and leverage existing systems internally
and across corporate boundaries. The Sun-Netscape Alliance also introduced
Netscape Application Server - Process Automation Edition for automating
cross-company business processes and Netscape ECXpert 3.0, an upgrade to the
Alliance's commerce exchange application.
	 Sybase reported the beta release of Sybase PowerDesigner 7.0, a modeling
tool designed to extend its data-modeling graphical environment with an
object-oriented analysis and design layer to address the DBA's need to
support new object relational models for use in distributed applications.
	 Xerox reported the availability of ContentGuard, software that is designed
to let publishers control the distribution of high-value documents over the
Internet. ContentGuard is also designed to prevent copyright infringement
and unauthorized redistribution, while tracking customer usage.

Chip Technology News 
	 Intel declared plans to move Celeron from the Pentium II processor core to
the Pentium III core based on its Coppermine technology. Coppermine is the
code-name for Pentium III chips manufactured using Intel's 0.18 micron
manufacturing process.
	 NEC developed a 32-bit single-chip RISC microcontroller, the V850E/IA1,
optimized for inverter control applications. The V850E/IA1 is designed to
meet demands for lower power consumption in consumer appliances and for a
finer degree of control in industrial applications.
	 Toshiba introduced a series of digital signal processors designed to
support a wide range of audio compression formats, including those used in
silicon audio players, DVD players and TVs.

Electronic Commerce 
	 Andersen Consulting unveiled plans for a portal targeted at affluent Web
surfers aged 45 and older. iFlourish will enable visitors to book travel
arrangements, buy healthcare products, and purchase other goods and
services. Andersen will have a majority stake in iFlourish and plans to take
the venture public in a year.
	 PricewaterhouseCoopers struck a deal to offer Clarify's eFrontOffice
customer relationship management software bundled with its own integration
and consulting services.

Messaging and Groupware 
	 In the middle of a war with Microsoft to control the instant messaging
market, America Online launched version 3.0 of its Instant Messenger
software. Version 3.0 adds a customized news and stock ticker, buddy list
icons, and an auto-reconnect feature. It is available as a free download on
the Web.
	 In addition, to compete with AOL, Microsoft will publish the protocol for
its MSN Messenger Service. Publishing the messaging protocol means Microsoft
could rely on third parties to help bolster its position in the messaging
wars. Lotus reported that it plans to extend its tools for connecting mobile
devices to its Notes/Domino groupware offerings. Mobile Services for Domino
2.0 will include handhelds running the Epoc 32 and Windows CE operating
systems, 3Com's Palm systems, and Sharp's Zaurus.

	 Novell launched an open beta program for an enhancement pack to its
GroupWise collaboration software that includes client features and new Web
access features. The Novell GroupWise 5.5 Enhancement Pack upgrades are
focused around four areas: the client, WebAccess, system administration, and
agents.

Financial News 
	 The SmartCard Group, a division of Amdahl, invested in a new franchise,
Mondex Korea. Other members of the consortium that formed the new franchise
include MasterCard Korea, Kookmin Bank, and Korea Credit Communication.
Mondex Korea has been given the rights to issue cards carrying the Mondex
electronic cash application on the multi-application operating system,
MULTOS. BEA Systems reported that for the second quarter ended July 31,
	 1999, revenues were $103.2 million, up 53 percent from the same period in
the prior year. On an adjusted basis, BEA had operating income for the
second quarter of $8.8 million, up 63 percent from last year. Net income
per share, on a pro forma basis, was $0.07.
	 Dell reported that for its second quarter in fiscal year 2000, revenue
increased by 42 percent to $6.1 billion from $4.3 billion in the same
quarter in fiscal year 1999. Net income was $507 million, or $0.19 per
share, compared to $346 million, or $0.12 per share.
	 Interleaf successfully completed a private placement investment geared to
fueling the expansion of the Company's XML-based e-content business. This
round of financing is being led by Jaime W. Ellertson, Interleaf's President
and CEO. The Company secured commitments from new investors, Interleaf's
senior management team, and existing major stockholders to purchase
additional shares of Common Stock from the Company at $7.50 per share.
	 MERANT reported that revenues for the first fiscal quarter ended July 31,
1999 were $87.6 million. Net earnings were $9 million and diluted earnings
per American Depositary Share were $0.03. Cash increased sequentially by $3
million since the beginning of the quarter to $124.1 million.
	 Novell reported revenue of $327 million for its third fiscal quarter ended
July 31, 1999, a 20 percent increase over last year. Net income was $49
million for the quarter, and earnings on a diluted basis were $0.14 per
share. For the first nine months of fiscal 1999, Novell's revenue increased
18 percent year-over-year to $928 million as a result of the strong demand
for its NetWare server software.

Internet/Intranet 
	 Dell reported plans to provide, over the Internet, advanced customer
support capabilities designed to eventually help all Dell systems detect,
diagnose, and resolve most of their own problems automatically without human
interaction. E-Support-Direct from Dell is expected to create computing
environments where a PC or server will be able to maintain itself. Dell's
e-support initiative will provide tailored services designed to achieve
higher levels of system uptime, streamline the customer support process, and
decrease the total cost of system ownership.
	 Excite@Home and Lipstream launched My Excite Voice Chat, free, private,
permanent voice chat rooms for individuals, via a personal Web address.
	 Graphon is set to release a tool for ASPs designed to aid in Web-enabling
Windows NT applications. jBridge, due to be released by the end of 1999,
will compete with Citrix Systems' multiuser MetaFrame software.
	 Lycos introduced SeeMore, designed to allow users to find information from
anywhere on the Web by aiming their mouse at any word, phrase, or image on
any page on the Internet.

Legal News 
	 Apple filed a complaint against eMachines for allegedly illegally copying
the industrial design of Apple's iMac computer.
	 The United States District Court for the District of Maryland dismissed
	 the class action complaint against Manugistics, its chairman, and its
CFO. Filed in early 1998, the suit alleged violations of federal securities
laws. According to the court, the suit failed to state a legally sufficient
claim. Continuing its anti-piracy efforts, Microsoft filed software piracy
lawsuits in New York. Microsoft alleges that five businesses in the New York
metropolitan area illegally distributed counterfeit software, offered
unlicensed software on computers sold, or distributed counterfeit software
licenses.

Mergers/Acquisitions 
	 Attachmate acquired the core connectivity technology and related
development personnel from Lanyon. Lanyon will now be focusing on the market
for applications software for airlines, hotel chains, and other areas of the
travel industry. This acquisition is the culmination of the companies'
partnership that began in 1994.
	 PSINet entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Transaction Network
Services. The purchase of TNI is expected to be immediately accretive to
PSINet's EBITDA and EPS measures. The $720 million aggregate purchase price
consists of $351 million in cash and up to 7.8 million PSINet common shares.
TNI shareholders may elect to receive cash, PSINet stock, or both.
	 Sterling Software reported the completion of its cash tender offer to
purchase all the outstanding shares of common stock of Information Advantage
at a price of $6.50 per share. The company also reported that Information
Advantage will become its wholly owned subsidiary, and all remaining
Information Advantage stockholders (other than Sterling Software) will have
the right to receive the same $6.50 per share in cash paid in the tender
offer. Sun and Forte Software agreed to a stock-for-stock merger that is
	 intended to be accounted for as a pooling of interests. Each share of
Forte Common Stock will be converted into 0.3 shares of Sun Common Stock.
The merger is valued at approximately $540.0 million, or about $22.275 per
Forte share, on a fully diluted basis.

Middleware 
	 Hewlett-Packard introduced the E3 and High-speed Serial Interface (HSSI)
probes. The probes are designed to collect network information used by HP
OpenView NetMetrix performance-management software, including the HP
OpenView NetMetrix Performance Center application. Using the information
obtained from the E3 and HSSI probes, HP OpenView NetMetrix
performance-management software enables network managers to monitor,
troubleshoot, and report on the health of their network.
	 Level 8 Systems reported the immediate availability of its FalconMQ
message-oriented middleware product for Hewlett-Packard's /~ht~ HP 3000
business server platform. The product is designed to extend the
functionality of the Microsoft Message Queuing Services on the HP 3000
platform. BEA Systems reported that PeopleSoft certified BEA's eLink
	 adapter that connects PeopleSoft's eBusiness and other enterprise-class
applications with complementary services from other packaged vendors or
in-house developed applications. The new BEA eLink adapter for PeopleSoft
is designed to speed and simplify application integration and
business-to-business e-commerce by providing a pre-tested, packaged product.
	 Sybase reported the availability of Sybase Enterprise Event Broker as an
addition to its EnterpriseConnect family. The Enterprise Event Broker is
designed to automate the capture, transformation, and delivery of business
events and information across data base applications. It allows custom or
standalone data base applications to integrate with other applications in
the enterprise without requiring changes to the existing application code.

Operating Systems 
	 Following its decision to stop supporting Windows NT on its Alpha servers,
Compaq made plans to offer trade-ins and migration services to help
customers make the transition to using NT or Windows 2000. In response to
Compaq's move, Microsoft reported that it would end all support for the
Alpha platform.
	 Dell Computer is offering a no-charge upgrade to Windows 2000 to customers
who buy a system with Windows NT. The free upgrade program extends to
February 2000. Eligible systems include OptiPlex corporate PCs, Dimension
consumer and small business PCs, Inspiron and Latitude notebooks, and
Precision WorkStations.
	 IBM introduced its latest release of S/390's flagship operating system,
OS/390. OS/390 Version 2 Release 8 is designed to deliver enhancements in
security, connectivity and systems management to meet the requirements of
e-transaction processing.
	 Microsoft chairman and CEO Bill Gates said that he expects Windows 2000,
the next entry in the company's line of server operating systems, to ship by
the end of 1999. Gates' comments were made at Dell Computer's DirectConnect
conference.
	 The Internet Printing Protocol (IPP) was added to Windows 95, 98, NT, and
Windows 2000 Professional and Server operating systems. The addition is
meant to enable printing to be done across the Internet. IPP for 95, 98, and
NT is available via Web download at Microsoft's site; IPP is integrated into
Windows 2000.
	 Microsoft also implemented DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) in Windows
2000. DDNS could make it hard to integrate the latest version of Microsoft's
server platform with UNIX systems, which use static rather than dynamic DNS.
In mixed UNIX/Windows networks, Windows administrators will now have to take
control of naming services, a duty which previously fell to UNIX
administrators. Shipment of SAP's R/3 for the Linux platform began. SAP
	 plans to offer Linux versions of its Business Information Warehouse (SAP
BW) and Business-to-Business Procurement (SAP B2B) in the future. The
products would be components of mySAP.com.
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