
Inside
Computerworld / December 2009 – January 2010
NEWS DIGEST
4 All roads lead to wireless, but fixed broadband to stay
6 RP-Japan tie-up for software dev’t in place | Google sets up fund to boost online marketing in RP
IT INDICATORS
8 Gartner: Worldwide SaaS revenue to grow 18% in 2009 | IDC: Worldwide online ad spending drops slightly in Q3 | Gartner raises global chip forecast on strong PC sales
OPINION
10 Managing Technology Got My Kindle by Michael Alan Hamlin
53 Web Security Lifeline 2009 IT Security Threats in Review by Ryan Flores
72 RealIT: The Inside Track The 2010 Automated Elections (Part 2)by Ivan Uy
KNOWLEDGE CENTER
54 Seven Tips to Migrate & Manage Windows 7. Industry watchers share seven essential steps enterprise IT managers must take when considering a move to Microsoft’s Win 7.
GREEN IT
58 Intel Consolidates Data Centers. Intel has already cut the number of its data centers by half.
TECH & TRENDS
12 All Geared Up for the Upturn.
Mobility, operational efficiency and sustainable practices to drive business IT growth in the hardware space during the post-recession era.
14 Software story
17 Security Vendors: Set for Online Battle
Security vendors say that emerging technologies such as Web 2.0, cloud computing, virtualization, and social networking have led them to intensify their efforts on curbing cybercrime.
19 Setting the Stage for a Unified Workplace
In 2010, network vendors predict mobile computing, social networking and collaboration will pave the way towards a fully-connected, fully-integrated workplace
21 The Christmas Wishlist of CIOs
Disaster recovery and business continuity systems, servers, and security top the “Christmas IT Wish Lists” of 75 CIOs polled by Computerworld Philippines’ Research Group.
PREMIER 100
24 Maintaining Competitiveness in the Digital Age
Although cost considerations and changing market conditions influence the group’s investment decisions, many enterprises opted to acquire new or additional hardware to
meet their requirements and stay competitive in 2009.
CAREER WATCH
54 7 Ways to Stay Happy in a Miserable Profession. Simply put, work is what you do, not who you are.
55 Tech Knows No Boundaries | “Challenges in the IT industry provide opportunities
to execute out-of-the-box solutions that I can use in the future.” – Glenn R. Ganuelas
CIO ROUNDTABLE
32 Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. Four IT executives reveal some of the IT adjustments they did as a result of the recent calamities and share strategies in preparing for disasters, as well as the challenges that will be met along the way.
SECURITY
50 5 Things You Should Know About Windows 7 Security
Microsoft says Windows 7 is the most secure version of the Windows OS yet — but there are enhancements you should be aware of.
52 4 Tips for Writing a Great Social Media Security Policy
Security researchers at IANS think social media policies provide security departments with a great opportunity.
REVIEW
22 Windows 7: A Substantial & Compelling Upgrade. Based on tests and street-level usage experience, Microsoft’s latest OS is a solid release, offering a clutter-free environment, a straightforward GUI and even houses an assemblage of features that support today’s functions as well as a host of potentials third party vendors could utilize for future apps.
64 Dell Vostro 320 AiO. A Reliable All-in-One for Varying Office Needs.
POWER TOOLS
58 Acer Aspire 5738DG with 3D capability. The laptop, a powerful desktop replacement, delivers images “that literally pop from the screen.”
59 Sybase Afaria | Lenovo Thinkpad T400s | HP t5470 Thin Client
60 Holiday Gift Ideas
INDUSTRY BULLETIN 70
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