A Reliable OOP Alternative
While we've all been watching the new Java puppy frolic, an old dog (Smalltalk) has learned some new tricks of teamwork and speed. Find out why Smalltalk, the oldest object-oriented programming language still in common use, deserves another look.
by Hugh Ashton
New Age Localization
Don't be distracted by the technical challenges of software localization. In today's competitive markets, if your product doesn't measure up in terms of cultural preferences for interface, aesthetics, and design, it won't sell.
by Andrew Wilson
Convulsions in the Cybercash Kingdom
Has Mondex missed its chance to rule Japan's cyberpayments realm? With Japanese businesses now eyeing other pretenders to the cybercash throne, the presumptive king stands in danger of being deposed.
by Noriko Takezaki
Japan's Computer Year in Review
What were the most important computer-related events and trends in Japan in 1996? Astute market observer John Boyd is back with his 3rd annual "year in review" retrospective of significant scenes from the Japanese IT drama.
by John Boyd
Global Research with a Local Touch
"According to market researcher IDC ..." is a phrase often seen in computer-related news items. Senior VP Philippe de Marcillac of International Data Corporation discusses the methodologies and difficulties of gathering IT data in Japan.
by Wm. Auckerman
Goverment and Industry Leaders Speak Out
What will NTT, KDD, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Justsystem, and others be up to in 1997? Learn about their plans straight from the horses' mouths as leaders of Japan's IT-related ministries and corporations reveal their plans.
CJ Online Extra
Goverment and Industry Leaders Speak Out (expanded version)The uncut version of this article. Available online only.
Editor's Page (1/97)
Message or media: which is the key?
CJ:Mail (1/97)
Industry News (1/97)
The Mac Chooser (1/97):by John Tyler
Send in the clones; there ought to be clones
The Digital Forest (1/97):by Forest Linton
Why it's time for a change -- and what's ahead
Query Column (1/97):by Thomas Caldwell
An envelope for your e-mail letters: encryption
The Help Desk (1/97)
Deleting unwanted Control Panel icons
News Briefs (1/97)
Product Profiles (1/97):
A look at what's new on the Japanese market
BenchMarketing Japan (1/97):by Regis McKenna/JD Power
Analyzing recent consumer PC trends
Industry Eye (1/97):by John Boyd
Running your business, not your computer
