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Nikkei Computer

April 1, 2008

FEATURE 1

Does Vista Come After XP?

Corporate client migration scenarios at a time of broadening choices

Microsoft marketed its Windows Vista PC OS to be a success. More than a year has passed since the introduction, and even with the current arrival of the first service pack, there is a lack of enthusiasm among corporations about introducing it. With Windows XP sales closing in June, what will corporations choose for an OS next? We looked at scenarios.

Vista’s “Can’t go there even if you want to” dilemma

XP’s lifespan has 6 years to run

3 migration scenarios

FEATURE 2

Straight talk from experienced seniors

This Is What You Should Read When You’re a Newcomer!

There is nothing like regular study to help you stand on your own two feet as an IT professional. As many new employees start working at this time of year, here are the books recommended by 5 experienced seniors that will help beginners improve themselves.

FEATURE 3

Measuring Green IT in Figures

Recoup your outlay with a small investment

The time has come for a serious approach to “Green IT” which favors adopting IT that contributes to lower power consumption. We carried out thorough simulations to find ways that would yield maximum results out of small investments.

Close-Up

“It’s difficult to become a pro” - The feeling of exhaustion that came out of surveying 1000 people

Report

Hot News

The details of the litigation between Suruga Bank and IBM remain unclear

News & Trends

Organized crime hits the Websites. 20,000 pages tampered within just 3 months

This time, transaction stopped in two companies’ shares due to trouble with TSE system

Oracle skips over OS with its visualization software

NTT Data increases clout with the lower-ranked banks in the regional bank wars

MS outs all its resources behind maintaining its dominance in SaaS

The real completion date of the big nine IT vendors’ external design standards will be 2011

The reasons why NSSOL is making its development know-how available without charge

News Flash by Industry

Distribution & Services

J-League to produce match timetables using system

Public

The use of IC tags as a safety measure for pharmaceutical products being tested

2 Weeks from ITpro

Mizuho Securities makes additional allegations in lawsuit over erroneous share orders

NEC-made Windows server clocks fastest speed

People

Interview

Bill Zeitler, senior vice president and group executive of IBM Systems and Technology Group, IBM

“Mainframes will definitely survive”

Real Feelings Expressed by Top Executives

Yatsuhiro Sagawa, Managing Director, Division Manager of Business Supporting Division, United Arrows

Turning Points for System Division Heads

Yasuhisa Suzuki, general manager of information systems department, Okamura Corporation

CASE STUDIES

A Computer That Does Not Work

Kiyotake-cho, Miyazaki Prefecture

Joint development with IT vendor ends in failure. Reverse in reform path ends in litigation

MANAGEMENT/TECHNOLOGY

Lecture: Visualization - Final Part

Eliminating IT infrastructure issues with net virtualization

The IT Planning Trigger Points for Building a System That Contributes to Management - Part 6

Planning out arguments for persuasion with a view to getting agreements and for decision-making

Taizo’s “Phrase a Day” - Part 21

A smooth exchange of information is fundamental. Both sides need to make efforts to communicate.

Mobile Phone Basics for Business Users - Part 6

Global standardization is moving ahead in looking to rich clients

New Kinds of EXCEL Usage to Improve Your Business Capabilities - Final Part

Handling Excel legacy, use information safely and securely