Small network consultant prospers on backs of technology giants

Article Abstract:

International Network Services Inc of Sunnyvale, CA has increased its revenue from $16 mil in FY 1995 to $170 mil in FY 1998 by focussing strictly on network systems consulting. Clients have included Bell Atlantic, AT and T, MCI Communications, Sprint, Bell-South, GTE, Cisco Systems, Compaq, and Oracle. INS should grow even more in the future, because the market for network integration services will grow from $29.6 bil in 1997 to $52.7 bil in 2001, according to the Yankee Group. In addition, more companies will begin outsourcing their network services, according to Karl Keirstad of Lehman Brothers.

Comment:

Increases network systems consulting revenue to $170 mil in FY 1998, up from $16 mil in FY 1995

Strategy & planning, Computer Systems Design and Related Services, Contract Software & Services, Software support services, International Network Services Ltd.

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Jury finds NBC negligent in 'Dateline' report

Article Abstract:

NBC, a unit of General Electric, was found guilty of negligence and misrepresentation by a Maine jury for a 1995 'Dateline NBC' report on the US trucking industry. Damages of $525,000 were awarded to the plaintiffs, Classic Carriers, a trucking firm headquartered in Waterville, ME. The award will be divided between a truck driver for Classic Carriers, who was accused in the NBC report of safety violations, and the company's owners. NBC reaffirmed the accuracy of the report, which was not an issue in the case, and protested the decision.

Comment:

A $525,000 award won by Classic Carriers against 'Dateline NBC' for a report on the trucking industry

Legal issues & crime, Radio & TV Broadcasting, Radio and Television Broadcasting, Intercity Trucking, General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Broadcasting industry, Broadcasting, National Broadcasting Company Inc., Long haul trucking, Classic Carriers Inc.

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AT&T wins At Home deal and a foothold as a data carrier

Article Abstract:

At Home Corp. has awarded a $100 million contract to AT&T Corp. to provide 15,000 miles of fiber optic lines. The move is seen as strategically sound for both firms. The deal should prove to be a cost saver over At Home's arrangement with Sprint. At Home made its selection because of AT&T's being able to provide wave-division multiplexing equipment which will allow transmission of both data and voice.

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Company won $100 million contract from At Home Corp

New orders received, Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Fiber Optics Systems & Equip, Use of materials & supplies, Communications equipment, not elsewhere classified, AT&T Corp., T, Telecommunications equipment industry, Fiber optic networks, Contracts, Abstract, Fiber optics, Data communications, Telecommunications transmission technologies, At Home Corp.

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