IBM sets accord with AT&T, and will re-enter laptop market

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IBM and AT&T have announced an agreement to cooperate in the area of network management. Many analysts believe the trend towards larger and more complex networks, and the use of computers to manage them, is behind the agreement. IBM is also expected to announce its re-entry into the world of laptop computers. While the market for network management is certainly not huge, those companies competing for market share do so with a view to future additions should they gain control of the core networks. Many analysts believe that a consequence of an IBM-AT&T accord would be the virtual standardization of much of the network management market, because both companies are leaders in the field.

Office machines, not elsewhere classified, Network management systems, T, American Telephone and Telegraph Co., Network Management

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IBM to unveil plan to build clone of Apple's Macintosh; former rivals to produce new operating system; Motorola to make chips

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IBM, Apple Computer Inc and Motorola Inc announce details of a strategic alliance among the three companies. The companies' agreements specify the following: Apple and IBM will develop an operating system for microcomputers; Apple will use an IBM microprocessor in future versions of the Macintosh; Motorola will make the microprocessors used by Apple; and Apple and IBM will form a joint venture to develop multimedia technologies. A startling revelation involves a new version of Unix planned by Apple and IBM, which would allow applications to run on either an IBM workstation or on a Mac. Thus, future versions of IBM's RS/6000 workstation would double as Apple clones.

Operating systems (Software), Operating systems, AAPL, Motorola Inc., MOT, Multimedia technology, Multimedia systems, Technology transfer, Apple Inc., UNIX, Operating System, IBM RS/6000 (Minicomputer)

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Health-care sector venture formed by IBM, Baxter

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IBM and Baxter Healthcare Corp for a joint venture to sell hardware, software and services to the health-care industry, thereby enlarging their positions in the growing market of health-care systems. The market is currently so fragmented that hospitals have to shop around. Both companies declined to give any specifics on the size of venture, though sources report 800 employees will be involved initially. The agreement is part of IBM new policy of using other companies to develop technology for IBM equipment. Image processing, networks and workstations are commonly cited as areas that will change the way hospitals are run.

HEALTH SERVICES, Health care industry, Hospitals, Technology application, Computer Systems, Health Care, Hospital, Market Penetration, Baxter Healthcare Corp.

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