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October 30, 2006 Issue <<Contents>>

FEATURE 1 The IT Metabolic Syndrome The secret to breaking away is “Don’t let yourself be bullied and don’t strain.” Many Japanese companies these days are dealing with an issue that is being called the "IT Metabolic Syndrome," with bloated systems weighed down by unnecessary functions. The only way to increase the speed of building systems and avoid useless investment is to get rid of this excess "fat." We take a good look at some of the early adopters such as ANA, QB-Net and JTB, as well as search out the opinion of experts on the subject. Five user companies take up the challenge - Major de-“IT Metabolic” tactics Be sharp about your initiatives Adopting the idea of the “80% doctrine” FEATURE 2 The Latest on Data Centers Things are changing in the data center market. Demand is increasing rapidly with data centers in Tokyo operating at 80-90% of capacity, and expansion by operators unable to keep up. It is said that when the latest servers are introduced, power supply capacity will no longer be sufficient. So can companies feel secure in using them? We went in search of the latest situation. FEATURE 3 The Driving Force behind Microsoft Update The Amazing Akamai CDN Service

REPORTS

Inside

Rakuten uses an Indian-made package for its net banking system

am/pm Japan builds an order support system, etc.


News & Trend

The use of personal PCs for business tops 70%

Restructuring of regional banks gives rise to difficulties from sharing resources such as systems.

Outsourcing companies scramble to comply with J-SOX

Fujitsu develops model to optimize IT infrastructure

Integrated services appear offering applications and VPN

Salesforce.com of the U.S. to simplify customization

HP to convert all hardware to Blade

JTB to reduce operating costs by 1.5 billion yen through integration of servers

JPCERT to support countermeasures against targeted attacks

Information Processing Society of Japan to implement first revision of information science curriculum in 10 years.

Actual Practices of Internal Control (10)
Softbank Telecom makes use of ISO, ISMS and ITIL certifications in going for J-SOX compliance


News Flash for Each Industry

Finance:
Himawari Securities uses Seasar 2 as its market information supply system

Media:
TV Asahi is uses electronic watermarks to distribute copyright images

PEOPLE

Interview
Microsoft
Darren Huston
President & CEO, Microsoft Co. Ltd., Japan and Corporate Vice President

Placing emphasis on social responsibility as well as profits


Real Feelings Expressed by Top Executives
Hideyuki Takashima, President and Representative Director, GMO Internet Securities Inc.

Clarifying cost-performance and targets

CASE STUDIES

Investigation of a Noteworthy Project
FUJI FILM

Creating data warehousing to support consolidated management


A Computer That Does Not Work
Screw-up at Japan Post with ¥100 million error in calculating postal life insurance dividends.

Novel/Cyber Lawless Area
Fourth Chapter: Cracking (2)

MANAGEMENT/TECHNOLOGY

Hints for IT Managers
Involve the user division and stop the spread of trouble


Salient Points on IT Investments and Outsourcing
Greater transparency in cost breakdown and a better grasp of structure are needed for a deeper understanding of investment contents.


Risk Management for Successful Projects
Establishing standards is essential for increasing productivity.

On-Site IT Project Recovery Management
The fifth step for recovery: Gaining the support of the upper corporate echelons

IT Keywords You Should Have already Known
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