US finance: waking up to IT vulnerability

Despite the slumping economy, banks and insurers will increase spending on IT security and disaster recovery spending in 2002 due to heightened sensitivity following September 11. This extra security is needed, but winning budgetary approval will not be easy. eSecurity vendors will have to prove tangible evidence to win sales.

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Microsoft: security credibility is vital for .NET success

The program, which allows external developers to create .NET products, is a major part of Microsoft's strategy. But at present, many enterprises are reluctant to use .NET technology for mission critical applications. Microsoft needs to overcome these concerns. Its new focus on security, backed up by a $200 million advertising initiative, might do the job.

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Online finance: Internet users seek best prices in the US

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ePayments: value will surge to $3.9 billion in Europe and US

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Genesys: avoiding the CRM vendors' wrath

At first sight, Contact Navigator looks like a shot at CRM vendors like Siebel. Since infrastructure firm Genesys is a close partner of Siebel and PeopleSoft, the new application could seem unwise. However, Genesys has taken great care to create an application that boosts its visibility among clients without encroaching on the vendors' space.

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Pharma mBusiness: business as usual

eBusiness promised to revolutionize the way pharma companies worked, shattering conventional ROI metrics. But while eBusiness has shown its value, the industry now recognizes it is part of business as usual, not a new paradigm. Companies are now set to treat mBusines investment with the same, less starry-eyed, attitude.

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LANs: financial services spend to see slow growth

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Verizon Wireless: no limits on data

As well as rolling out its Express Network to 29 new markets, Verizon has also become the first US mobile carrier to implement a flat-rate data transmission pricing model. But while Verizon's first-mover status may allow it to take the lead in the mobile data space, it will soon face strong competition from other carriers' next generation networks.

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ePayments: US mPayment IT spend to show 37% growth

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Qualcomm/Sun: BREW takes on J2ME

Telesp is just the latest of many carriers to embark on mobile data services trials. Qualcomm's BREW and Sun's J2ME technologies are the leading technology providers for these trials. If either Qualcomm or Sun is to gain an advantage in this competitive market, it will need to emphasize the practical applications of its technology to mobile operators.

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