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Veitch Speaks: It's a free world

With more free online services on the way, universal access to the Internet will change the way products and services are bought forever, says Martin Veitch Read more

27 February, 1999 by Martin Veitch

A Year Ago: Veitch Speaks: Sun's dream of Jini

First published: Sat, 30 Jan 1999 08:11:50 GMT Read more

30 January, 2000 by Martin Veitch

A Year Ago: Veitch Speaks: My life in show business

First published: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 07:29:49 GMT Read more

29 November, 1999 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Novell, the comeback kid

By changing its business focus, Novell, the former operating system kingpin, has reinvented itself as the navigator of enterprise networks, says Martin Veitch. Read more

13 March, 1999 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Dell needs more enterprise

Dell has been an all-conquering direct marketer with Windows and Intel PCs and it could also succeed in the high-end enterprise market. Read more

20 February, 1999 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Sun's dream of Jini

Sun's plan to standardise connections between a range of electronic devices on a universal network is a good idea, but it looks like a long shot, says Martin Veitch Read more

30 January, 1999 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Intel doesn't own the world

Although Intel has a huge influence on most system developments, computers will evolve and Intel will become more of a back-seat driver, says Martin Veitch Read more

16 January, 1999 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Let's stay together in 1999

The continuing convergence of technologies, resources and companies - including mergers and acquisitions - will be the IT theme of the year, predicts Mr Veitch Read more

9 January, 1999 by Martin Veitch

Veitch speaks: Expect a Net profit

It's fashionable to criticise the Internet and mock its failures, but clever IT departments know just how central it is to their future, argues Martin Veitch. Read more

21 November, 1998 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: When slump comes, spare IT

Although it is difficult to evaluate IT spending, those enterprises that cut back on it to beat the economic blues will suffer in the long term, says Martin Veitch. Read more

14 November, 1998 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Handhelds up for grabs

A palmtop computer may be cool but is it better than a smart phone or an intelligent pager ? Decide carefully or you may to live to regret it, says Martin Veitch Read more

24 October, 1998 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Return of the dinosaurs

You may think they still belong in the land time forgot but the old faces that ruled the earth in the sixties are back - and this time they have brains, says Martin Veitch. Read more

17 October, 1998 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: The cheap chip cash cow

CPU upgrade cycles are turning too fast for anybody's advantage - except the processor makers. Time to settle for cheaper desktops, advises Mr Veitch. Read more

3 October, 1998 by Martin Veitch

Veitch Speaks: Give Big Blue some respect

Industry commentators usually find fault with IBM's performance but the company shows no signs of fading. Martin Veitch thinks Big Blue deserves more respect Read more

26 September, 1998 by Martin Veitch

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