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2005 InfoWorld 100 Awards  
 
 
Welcome to a banner year of smart, successful IT projects. Look no further than the 2005 InfoWorld 100 Awards for proof that smart, successful IT projects abound.

InfoWorld 100 Projects of the Year  
This year's recipients of InfoWorld's highest honor are a sure bet if you're looking for shining examples of IT projects that have saved companies money and have helped with the day-to-day task of making things run smoothly. IT organizations on both sides of the Atlantic are striking new paths to efficiency and reliability across the board, from identity management to Web services architectures. And they're playing it smart by reducing waste and keeping one eye fixed on ROI.

Lehman Brothers puts identity in a vise grip  
Total Access Control eases account management and tightens access

Span-Alaska freezes out legacy supply-chain system  
Linking facilities and tracking equipment throughout the delivery process pleases customers

MoneyGram achieves fast, effective disaster recovery  
Company invests in VMware and virtualizes server resources across four datacenters

CACI brings order to paperwork chaos  
New system integrates data and plays well with others

Aquarius joins the age of wireless  
New antenna blasts data with virtually no signal loss

Coldwell Banker Elite connects with buyers  
Company overhauls IT infrastructure to reduce costs and streamline processes

Starwood aims for enterprise Valhalla  
Move to SOA benefits reservations, maintenance, and loyalty

VCom brings Africa online  
Telecom giant reaches out to underdeveloped nations

The IRS goes electronic -- for real this time  
Modernized file system reduces labor and saves taxpayers' money

EDS puts the match to arsonists  
Tracking system aids Feds in evidence gathering

GE Transportation does the loco-motion  
Web-based apps bring crucial improvements to rail fleet

Essent retools processes to boost profits  
IT overhauls middleware infrastructure to good result

Broward School system gives parents an edge  
Virtual Counselor puts records, test scores, and key information at parents' fingertips

Prudential widens retirement options  
Financial stalwart rejuvenates its employee coverage plans

American Express eases business travel  
Web-based traveler profiles retain customer preferences to smooth the ride

Sprint ramps up for data deluge  
3G spurs telecom outfit to implement 'application fabrics'

Iconix finds a cure in AJAX  
Pharmaceutical company’s innovative approach to integration eases access to data 

Brigham and Women's Hospital goes mobile  
eMAR system ensures accuracy of clinician and patient identification, medications

SBC Communications thinks mainframe at the mid-tier  
Portfolio infrastructure management project paved the way for expansion

Bowne takes pioneering role in XBRL  
Solution eases the tagging process aimed at improving usefulness of financial data


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