Qwest CEO leads with his chin

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Qwest Communications CEO Joseph Nacchio is largely responsible for the success of the Denver, CO-based telecommunications firm, which has become the fourth largest long distance company in the country. Those who know Nacchio describe him as a brilliant and driven manager. The New York, NY, native holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering form New York University and master's in management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Communications, Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Executive changes & profiles, Telecommunications industry

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Qwest, IBM to team on e-commerce

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Qwest Communications and IBM have created a partnership to provide services to online businesses. The alliance combines Qwest's data network with IBM's Web site management services. The partners envision providing a host of services rangin from putting small enterprises online to managing complex systems, such as corporate supply networks or online brokerages. Web hosting is projected to become a $35-billion-a-year market by 2005, according to consulting firm Frost & Sullivan.

Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Contract Software & Services, Internet service providers

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Online shopping comes to wireless

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Online retailer Amazon.com and wireless phone company Sprint PCHS have launched a service that would allow consumers to use wireless phones to shop over the Internet. Sprint PCS subscribers who use their phones to shop on Amazon are presented with a series of menus including the best- seller lists and other popular features. Amazon is also negotiating with other wireless companes about offering similar services.

Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Mobile Radio Services, Video Retailing Service, All Other Information Services, Wireless communications services, Home shopping, Amazon.com Inc.

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