31.   Morgan is a leading provider of the complex financial instruments known as derivatives and has been an aggressive advocate of looser regulatory controls over the lucrative products.

32.   Northern Telecom said this morning Vyvx Inc., a leading provider of digital video services plans to deploy Northern Telecom equipment on its North American network.

33.   Novell is a leading provider of network software.

34.   NEW YORK CITY -- As a leading provider of the Net using cable television systems, At Home is riding the crest of one of the hottest Internet technologies.

35.   Palo Alto-based HP is a leading provider of defibrillators used in hospitals and medical offices but does not have a product that competes directly against Heartstream.

36.   Privately held United Parcel, based in Atlanta, is a leading provider of package delivery services.

37.   Raising a warning for the health-care industry, some leading providers of temporary nursing help are joining health economists in predicting a national shortage of qualified nurses.

38.   SchoolMatch, an educational consulting firm and a leading provider of information on public and private schools, reports a significant increase in demand for its services.

39.   Smart Trek has marquee partnerships with Microsoft, Boeing and Metro Networks, a leading provider of television and radio traffic reports.