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November 13, 2006 Issue <<Contents>>

FEATURE 1 The Transformation of Open Source Growing Commercialization and a Move towards Independence by Users There are signs that the open source software fever may be starting to cool down. Even Linux, the most representative piece of open source software, is showing a slowdown in growth in the server OS market. On the background is the sense of despair felt by companies actually using open source software. So exactly how should companies be dealing with open source software? We looked at efforts made by companies such as the NTT Group, Sumitomo Electric Industries, and Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, so as to get an idea for the future. The Heavy Price of Support The Ever-increasing Role of Vendors Mini-interview The Key Is to Use It Independent-mindedly FEATURE 2 The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Law Restrains EUC (End-User Computing) Tools Such as Excel Self-made applications that are developed using macros or scripting languages in order to increase productivity may no longer be freely usable depending on how your company conforms to the Sarbanes-Oxley Law. This is because macros sometimes have a hidden logic that only the programmer himself/herself can explain. FEATURE 3 Information Technology Trend Map - 2006 Edition

REPORT

Inside

NTT buys NGN-trial SIP servers from NEC and Oki Electric Industry

Tokio Marine Nichido decides to go with Oracle’s ERP package


News & Trends

The truth behind the “unexpected trouble” at Softbank Mobile

The real story behind the Tobacco Institute of Japan’s “80-billion-yen project”

NEC’s new winning thin client terminal

Oracle Open World of the US announces anti-Red Hat move

Fujitsu embarks on large-scale offshore development approach

Systems integration starting with the restructuring of the leasing sector

Strong results but hardware in the red for both Fujitsu and Hitachi’s interim results

Now it’s phone trouble for NTT West’s “Hikari” IP service

IBM applies repeat development method to Service Oriented Architecture

Actual Practices of Internal Control (II)
Thorough risk management for the Teijin Group’s 150 companies


News Flash for Each Industry

Finance:
Mizuho Securities sues Tokyo Stock Exchange and demands 41.5 billion yen in reparation

e-Japan:
Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications develops thin client server telework

PEOPLE

Interview
Mitchell Baker, CEO, Mozilla Corporation

Firefox’s ease of use caught on


Real Feelings Expressed by Top Executives
Isao Moriyasu, Director, DeNA

Nobody needs employees who are not interested in service

CASE STUDIES

Investigation of a Noteworthy Project
GMO Internet Securities

The first in the industry to use Agile on all fronts


Absolute Solutions for Enhancing IT Strategy
Sony

“Repeat development” of car navigation software


A Computer That Does Not Work
Vector releases software infected with a virus

Novel/Cyber Lawless Area
Fourth Chapter: Cracking (3)

MANAGEMENT/TECHNOLOGY

Hints for IT Managers
Raising communication skills and pinpointing problems


Salient Points on IT Investments and Outsourcing
It is vital in investing to grasp the scale of returns


Risk Management for Successful Projects
Implementing “truly progressive” management through man-hours and item numbers on deliverables

On-Site IT Project Recovery Management
The sixth step for recovery (6): Getting user’s approval for the plan

IT Keywords You Should Have already Known
Semantic Web