| October's Online Extras
This month on the Web: a much-expanded version of our interview with PSINet's Jeffrey Shapard, installment 3 of publisher Terrie Lloyd's controversial "Inside
Story," and an interactive discussion on the future shape of computers.
Developing Commerce (on the) Net
Computing Japan talks with Jay Tenenbaum, founder and chairman of CommerceNet, regarding the myths, realities, and potentials of Net-based electronic commerce, and his consortium's role in growing the industry.
by Wm. Auckerman
Japan's Deskbound
Business Portables
So, if Japan has the world's highest ratio of portable vs. desktop PC sales, why does mobile computing here remain a relatively rare phenomenon? The reality in the Japanese business world is that most "laptop" computers never leave the desktop.
by John Boyd
Dispelling the Bandwidth Myth
PSINet's "general Internet evangelist" Jeffrey Shapard tells why Internet bandwidth constraints are a myth, and offers some insights into the Japanese Internet market.
by Wm. Auckerman
Japan's Olympic-Sized
Mobile Migraine
To stay productive, you need business tools that are reliable, easy-to-use, and familiar. When it comes to
mobile computing, the foreign road
warrior in Japan quickly learns to settle for one out of three.
by Thomas Caldwell
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Mobile Computing Meets the Net
Sales force automation (SFA) is more than just the latest industry buzzword - it's a potentially lucrative business enhancement tool. With help from Mitsubishi and Sybase, Amway Japan is launching an ambitious PDA- and Internet-based SFA system.
by Noriko Takezaki
The What, Why, and How of ISDN
Integrated services digital network (ISDN): it's here, it's fast, and the price is reasonable. For data transmission or Web surfing in Japan, an ISDN line is clearly the way to go. Here's some advice on getting started.
by Tina Lieu
Editor's Page
Industry News
Current IT news and views
The Query Column
A report on NTT's Townpage CD-ROM, Ditto drives, and PGP
by Thomas Caldwell
The Digital Forest
CyberCash - the right prescription for
Japan's ailing Net?
by Forest Linton
The Help Desk
Some basic bilingual Windows 95 questions answered Newsbriefs
Who's doing what (and with whom)?
Product Profiles
A look at what's new on the Japanese market
Industry Eye
New ammunition in the CRT vs. LCD battle
by John Boyd
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