Infotech and the Law

The drafting of Uniform Commercial Code Article 2B, which began in 1995, is struggling to an inconclusive end this spring as interest groups with widely divergent points of view try to leave their own marks on the final product.

Infotech and the Law

The drafting of Uniform Commercial Code Article 2B, which began in 1995, is struggling to an inconclusive end this spring as interest groups with widely divergent points of view try to leave their own marks on the final product.

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Merisel Inc. is stepping up efforts to ship computers faster to resellers.

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Merisel Inc. is stepping up efforts to ship computers faster to resellers.

Dell Chief Sees 'Evolutionary' Strategy

Powerhouse Dell Computer Corp.Õs federal focus for 1999 is keyed to four areas: the Internet, services, enterprise products and DellWare, or products made by other vendors that Dell sells on its GSA schedule, top executives said.

Let's Make a Deal: Mergers, Acquisitions Abound

Dozens of deals are in the works for the first quarter of 1999 as merger and acquisition activity heats up in the federal information technology market.

States, Agencies Make Y2K Progress

A new national database shows that federal agencies and the states are making progress toward inoculating their critical data exchange systems against year 2000 problems, but itÕs unclear whether they will meet the federal governmentÕs March 31 deadline.

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InaCom Corp. of Omaha, Neb., reported record earnings of $42.6 million for 1998, or $2.26 a share, a 45 percent increase from the previous year. The IT distribution and services company had record revenues as well, posting sales of $4.3 billion compared with $3.9 billion in 1997.

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InaCom Corp. of Omaha, Neb., reported record earnings of $42.6 million for 1998, or $2.26 a share, a 45 percent increase from the previous year. The IT distribution and services company had record revenues as well, posting sales of $4.3 billion compared with $3.9 billion in 1997.

Infotech and the Law

The Small Business Administration has proposed regulations that would give it the authority to review and challenge contracting plans in which a federal agency seeks to bundle its requirements.

Infotech and the Law

The Small Business Administration has proposed regulations that would give it the authority to review and challenge contracting plans in which a federal agency seeks to bundle its requirements.

Integrator Insider

Computer Sciences Corp. of El Segundo, Calif., landed another lucrative federal award: a $198 million contract with the U.S. Postal Service to revamp its payroll systems. Under the nine-year contract, CSC will provide business process re-engineering, software selection, applications development, systems integration and specialized applications such as Internet solutions.

Integrator Insider

Computer Sciences Corp. of El Segundo, Calif., landed another lucrative federal award: a $198 million contract with the U.S. Postal Service to revamp its payroll systems. Under the nine-year contract, CSC will provide business process re-engineering, software selection, applications development, systems integration and specialized applications such as Internet solutions.

CA Picks Up Pace in Public Sector

When Yousef Lasi installed new software from Computer Associates International Inc. on his companyÕs network last summer, he figured he was getting another network management tool.

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For the first time ever, MicroAge Inc., the parent company of distributor Pinacor Inc., disclosed separate financial figures for its Tempe, Ariz.-based subsidiary.

Infotech and the Law

Web page links and frames, the sine qua non of the Web, have spawned entire industries and are, far and away, the most easily and frequently used information gathering tools on the Internet.

Integrator Insider

Commerce Plans 8(a) Contract: The Commerce Department wants to let an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to several 8(a) contractors. It will cover a broad range of services in information systems engineering, systems operations and management, and systems security services. Companies bidding on the contract will be evaluated on their business approach, including corporate experience, capabilities and teaming arrangements; past performance; qualifications of key personnel; oral presentation; and pricing.

Vista Eyes Voice, Networking Opportunities

With six acquisitions under its belt, Vista Information Technologies Inc. is poised to exploit growing opportunities from the convergence of voice and data networks in the government and commercial markets.

Integrators: Front-runners for GSA Program

Companies with experience in performance-based projects will be front-runners to participate in a General Services Administration program allowing agencies to fund IT programs through contractor investments and savings generated by the new systems, government officials said.

Infotech and the Law

The Clinton administration seems determined to prevent foreign nationals from obtaining access to strong encryption technology for fear of undermining law enforcement efforts aimed at drug traffickers, terrorists and others.