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Cover Story Commerce in cyberspace Products and technologies devised by IBM researchers make it possible to conduct traditional and entirely new forms of business securely over the Internet. Features Rhythm and blue A Research effort to develop ways computers can be used to create music is producing a broader understanding of computer science, cognition, and other subjects far from the musical sphere. Making the Internet More Secure IBM Researchers have found a better way to ensure the integrity and authenticity of data sent over the Internet. Leading the Way in Storage IBM innovations in the technology of magnetic-hard-disk drives have driven up storage density at a phenomenal rate, now approaching 60 percent per year. Knowing when to switch Building on IBM's leading high-speed networking technology, researchers have proposed a new way to avoid congestion and keep traffic flowing across networks. Columns Perspective The start of a new era Editor's corner Not business as usual Viewpoint Creating a learning organization Departments Research news Deep Blue; the cordless modem; ancient artifacts visualized; nanotechnology; cosmic turbulence; d-waves; Honors; LabNotes. Net Results A cryptographic coup Solutions A state-of-the-art postal system sorts parcels