Government's buying power remains strong

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The government continues to be a major buyer of information technology (IT) products and services despite all the talk by politicians about reducing the budget and shrinking the government workforce. The federal government's annual IT expenditure is estimated at $23 billion to $35 billion, while state and local governments spend from $30 billion to $35 billion. Despite huge spending cuts, the military accounts for 65% to 75% of total government spending. Reduction of the government workforce will also make the government more reliant on IT. Systems integrators such as Electronic Data Systems Corp. will increase their share of government spending.

Computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Information technology, Statistics, Contracts, Government purchasing

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New IBM ad director has double duty

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International Business Machines (IBM) Corp's new advertising and promotions director is Clare D. Thain. The 42-year-old Thain takes the slot of James Garrity, IBM's former director of advertising and currently the director of marketing communications at Compaq Computer Corp. With his appointment, Thain will also be responsible for direct marketing communication. Thain has held top posts in three direct-marketing firms in the last decade.

Computer industry, Human resource management, International Business Machines Corp., Appointments, resignations and dismissals, Thain, Clare D.

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Novell's return may end expo's decline

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Novell Inc. participated in the 1995 Networks Expo after an eight year absence. Novell previously operated the exposition but sold it to Blenheim Group USA Inc. in 1987. Since its absence, the number of exhibitors at the exposition began to decline. Blenheim Group officials hope that Novell's return will help attract more exhibitors in future Networks Expos.

Software Publishers, Business services, not elsewhere classified, Networking Software Pkgs, Convention and Trade Show Organizers, Trade Show Management, Management, Trade shows, Network software, Novell Inc., Trade show management services, Trade show management firms, Blenheim Group USA Inc.

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