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  • Technology Trends - Linux Internationalization Initiative (June 2002)

    Linux Internationalization Initiative (June 2002)

    The Free Standards Group’s Linux Internationalization Initiative (Li18nux) launched the Asian Scripts Technology & Infrastructure (ASTI) project. ASTI, a joint project with the Research Institute for Languages and Cultures of Asia and Africa, Tokyo University of Foreign Study (ILCAA); and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) will enable greater support and advanced functionality for Indic and Asian written languages.

    June, 2002

  • IT Best Practices - Socially Responsible IT Management

    Socially Responsible IT Management

    Addressing issues of social responsibility in information technology has been a long and complicated process. Since computers are an essential part of modern society, responsible organizations must take specific actions to mitigate, as much as possible, negative consequences for people, organizations, and the environment. This report outlines ten principles of socially responsible information technology management. The background of each principle is examined and supporting information as to the importance of the principle is provided, along with methods to analyze the economic benefits that can be gained by adhering to the principle. There are practical and actionable steps are in each chapter to help managers develop their own solutions. (87 pp., 11 charts.)

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - Online Usage by Mothers (June 2002)

    Online Usage by Mothers (June 2002)

    The first Mom-Wired survey, an online survey of more than 8,000 American mothers conducted for America Online by Digital Marketing Services.

    June, 2002

  • Technology Trends - Cost Per Image of Digital Printers Varies With Purchase Method (June 2002)

    Cost Per Image of Digital Printers Varies With Purchase Method (June 2002)

    Networked digital printers can provide considerable convenience and versatility to meet an organization’s printing requirements. Selecting the printer that best meets these requirements can be a challenge in itself.

    June, 2002

  • IT Staffing - 2002 IS Staffing Mix - By Industry  (June 2002)

    2002 IS Staffing Mix – By Industry (June 2002)

    Most sectors have experienced shifts in their IS staffing mix in 2002 according to the 13th annual Information Systems and E-Business Spending study conducted by Computer Economics.

    June, 2002

  • Technology Trends - Household Spending for Wireless and Internet Connectivity Rises (June 2002)

    Household Spending for Wireless and Internet Connectivity Rises (June 2002)

    Despite a downturn in the overall economy in 2001, the average U.S. household increased its total telecommunications spending by 8%, according to a market information company, Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). Overall, expenditures for wireless and Internet increased significantly, up 16% and 20% in the fourth quarter of 2001, while toll and long distance services dropped sharply, down 13% and 15% respectively.

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - 2002 Central IS Budget Allocations - By Industry  (June 2002)

    2002 Central IS Budget Allocations – By Industry (June 2002)

    Most sectors have experienced shifts in their IS budget allocations in 2002 according to the 13th annual Information Systems and E-Business Spending study conducted by Computer Economics.

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - 2002 IS Budget Changes - By Industry (June 2002)

    2002 IS Budget Changes – By Industry (June 2002)

    Most sectors have experienced shifts in their IS budgets in 2002 according to the 13th annual Information Systems and E-Business Spending study conducted by Computer Economics.

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - The Impact of Organization Revenue Levels on 2002 IS Staffing Trends  (June 2002)

    The Impact of Organization Revenue Levels on 2002 IS Staffing Trends (June 2002)

    One of the most interesting areas of analysis of IS staffing trends is how organization size (measured in either revenue or headcount) impacts staffing trends and patterns. Computer Economics has conducted an annual study of IS staffing trends and spending since 1990.

    June, 2002

  • IT Staffing - E-Commerce Staff Increasing (June 2002)

    E-Commerce Staff Increasing (June 2002)

    E-Commerce staff as a percentage of IS staff is increasing in most sectors compared to the prior three-year period.

    June, 2002

  • Technology Trends - Microsoft Focuses Strategy on the Web (June 2002)

    Microsoft Focuses Strategy on the Web (June 2002)

    While Microsoft may be rethinking its net services strategy, the company will undoubtedly move into this arena. The additional distractions of the departure of its president and still unresolved antitrust lawsuits have failed to deter Microsoft from its primary objective of becoming the major player in the web services market.

    June, 2002

  • Technology Trends - Deep Linking Lingers On (Jun 2002)

    Deep Linking Lingers On (Jun 2002)

    One of the most fundamental characteristics of the Internet, perhaps the one feature which defines the vast, interconnected array of communications and computer systems, is the ability to direct users seamlessly from one point to another.  That feature is generically referred to as "linking." Linking takes many forms, and depending on such factors as the content, the context, and the relationship between the two sites involved, the practice gives rise to many legal issues and several unresolved questions.

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - Internet Users Worldwide 2002 to 2006 (June 2002)

    Internet Users Worldwide 2002 to 2006 (June 2002)

    This data shows the number of Internet users by country for 2002 with projected growth in users through 2006. Internet users are defined as individuals who consistently use the Internet with access from either work, school, home, or multiple locations.

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - Internet Users Central/South America 2002 to 2006 (June 2002)

    Internet Users Central/South America 2002 to 2006 (June 2002)

    The following table shows the number of Internet users in Central/South America for 2002 with projected growth in users through 2006 for all Internet users, females, males, and users under 18 years old.

    June, 2002

  • IT Spending Benchmarks - Internet Users Europe 2002 to 2006 (June 2002)

    Internet Users Europe 2002 to 2006 (June 2002)

    The following table shows the number of Internet users in Europe for 2002 with projected growth in users through 2006 for all Internet users, females, males, and users under 18 years old.

    June, 2002