The Network World 200 Issue

	Understanding your vendors' stability The Network World 200, the biggest companies in networking, were battered in 2001 like a child's bop punching bag. Understanding your vendors' financial stability is more imperative than ever. This portal, a special Signature Series site, will help. Our articles analyze 2001 and the outlook for 2002. Our interactive tools rank NW200 vendors by revenue, growth, profit and other criteria, and compare vendors. We think you'll find this an invaluable resource for smart buying decisions. Beth Schultz Editor, Signature Series bschultz@nww.com


			Bruised and wobbly The Network World 200 - the biggest companies in networking - took it on the chin in 2001.
			On the growth track Divine and Peregrine Systems grow the fastest.
			The productive PDA PDA maker Palm nudges out rival Handspring as the most productive NW200 company in 2001.
			Outlook 2002 As the battering of 2001 eases, Network World 200 companies are struggling to right themselves and get on with business.
			The state of the network union "Optimism in the face of upheaval" is the message six luminaries have for the industry.
			10 start-ups to watch These network newcomers have innovative technologies for the hottest markets, from wireless to the Web.
			Where are they now? We look back at our 2001 start-ups to watch.
			Consolidation for the better The network industry is awash in bankruptcies while venture funding has plummeted. How dire is the situation? Not at all, experts say.
			NW200 miscellany We reveal little-known facts about some well-known network companies.

The Network World 200
Ranked by revenue
In alphabetical order

Network World 200 tools
Market cap, R&D spending ... compare companies by over 20 criteria.

Nine revealing charts
Fastest growing, most profitable and more, browse all.

Merger and acquisition database
See who's doing the buying and the selling.

Vendor news
Stay on top of the latest business, financial and product news from your favorite vendors.

Layoff news
The turbulent industry is still causing shakeups. See if your vendors are downsizing.

Lawsuit news
See if your vendors are involved in any legal action.

Earnings news
See who's making their numbers and who's not.

Venture capital database
See who got money, how much, from whom and for what, using any of several different search criteria.

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