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In our annual Power Issue, Network World gives you a look at the year that was. Check out who gained power and who lost it, what the highlights of the year were and what industry struggles landed in the spotlight. We've got all this and more.
Power
Pack
Power
line 2000
Mergers spoiled by dastardly regulators, executives zapped into thin air!
Our interactive timeline charts the power moves of 2000 and takes you on a trip down memory lane with links to the original articles.
10 most powerful companies
in networking
Some lord over market segments, others just barely cling to their power.
Here's a look at this year's picks.
 2000
Powerometer: Cisco gains; Microsoft loses
Cisco garners first place in our annual reader poll of the most powerful
network companies. Plus, use our interactive tool to compare companies.
Power prognosticator
Six top reporters share their predictions for the year ahead.
 The
power of knowledge
IT needs a big role in identifying and enabling intellectual property.
Profiles in Power
 25
most powerful people in networking
Here's our annual stab at the 25 network executives who hold the most power, and our cut on 50 others on power's edge. Also check out who made it onto the 50 others list.
2000 Powerometer: CEO power drain
Chambers is tops in our annual reader poll on CEO power. Plus, use our interactive tool to compare CEOs.
Power Struggles
10 power struggles shaping the network industry
From corporate politics to standards wrangling, here's a look
at issues causing consternation among network executives.
Who's running this network anyway?
Mobile devices and multimedia downloads are capturing users attention - and drawing fire from network managers.
 The
DSL decision
DSL competitive local exchange carriers and regional Bell operating companies want your business. What's best for you?
The fight for fiber and copper
Tables turn as SBC argues for new technology and CLECs for old.
 Controlling
voice
An IP PBX or a voice-over-IP gateway? Making sense of voice over IP.
The management morass
The framework vs. point products decision remains a burden.
 Stuck
in directory limbo
Understanding directory services begins with Microsoft's Active Directory and Novell's eDirectory, but runs deeper.
Big bandwidth vs. QoS
Throw bandwidth at the network or add quality-of-service mechanisms? The debate seems to be fading.
 Linux
against the odds
Linux has gained some heavy backers, but still hasn't broken the enterprise. Will it ever?
Storage standoff
Vendors joust over storage-over-IP standards.
The apps race
Sun and Microsoft are bitter rivals in the distributed network applications market. What are their latest strategic moves?
Face-off: Should users be allowed to add whatever they want to the network?
Read arguments by two network managers, then head online to debate the issue with them.
Personal Power
 Power
at the negotiating table
The trick is knowing how to handle negotiations from the start.
You're going down
10 surefire ways to lose power.
 Signature
Sign-off: Power within reach
Network World Editorial Director John Gallant: Power is yours.
THE SIGNATURE SERIES
The Power Issue is one of six bimonthly supplements providing insights, opinions and information on the biggest trends shaping the networked world.
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