Computerworld looking ahead 2010 News

2010 CPU forecast: What's coming for desktop and mobile PCs

(Michael Brown) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:00:00 GMT

What will be the big news in the desktop and mobile PC chip markets this year? From mighty six-core desktop chips to minuscule smartbook processors, here's a look at what's in the CPU cards this year.

5 reasons why IE will lose market share in 2010

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:02:00 GMT

Microsoft's Internet Explorer has lost nearly a third of its market share over the past five years, and analysts say it will be tough for Microsoft to turn around its browser business.

First business day of 2010 ends well for IT

pthibodeau@computerworld.com (Patrick Thibodeau) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:25:00 GMT

Worldwide semiconductor revenue reached $22.6 billion in November, an 8.5% increase from a year ago and 3.7% gain from a month earlier, reported the Semiconductor Industry Association today. That helped rally tech stocks today, which finished the day across the board gains.

4 reasons Apple will launch a tablet in 2010

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:15:00 GMT

It's the one product everyone just knows Apple will unveil in the coming year. It's also the one product no one really knows anything about.

Intel to chip away at rivals despite legal issues

(Agam Shah) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 22:33:00 GMT

Next year will be challenging for Intel as it fends off accusations of monopolistic behavior while trying to establish a larger presence in the mobile and graphics segments.

Google Chrome OS may be security hot spot in 2010

gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:41:00 GMT

Google's Chrome OS will be "poked" by hackers in 2010, in large part because it will be the "new kid on the block," a security researcher predicted Wednesday.

2010: The year of the Mac?

(Galen Gruman) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:10:00 GMT

Apple was a bright spot in 2009 in terms of PC sales, but the signals are mixed as to whether the Mac can grow beyond its niche

Adobe will be top target for hackers in 2010, report says

(James Niccolai) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 13:07:00 GMT

Adobe Systems' Flash and Acrobat Reader products will become the preferred targets for criminal hackers in 2010, surpassing Microsoft Office applications, a security vendor predicted this week.

Opinion: Time for a little 'era awareness'

thorntonamay@aol.com (Thornton A. May) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Thornton May thinks too many of us in IT lack a sense of where we've been and where we're heading. He suggests three areas of focus for 2010.

Opinion: IT's future lies in sharing resources

(Howard Rubin) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Gartner's Howard Rubin envisions a time when organizations leverage global technology capacity for the "basics" of technology-related services -- everything from simple consumables such as connectivity, desktop services and e-mail to processing power to data storage.

Budget tips for the new year

(Julia King) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

IT budgets in 2010 will look a lot like 2009's. CIO strategies for getting the biggest bang for the same amount of bucks include everything from further streamlining and consolidating the IT infrastructure to plugging in iPhones, Google Apps and netbooks.

6 hottest IT skills for 2010

(Mary Brandel) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As the economy takes its first tentative steps toward recovery, organizations surveyed by Computerworld said they will work first to replenish their ranks of programmers and help-desk technicians to meet the demands of new projects and growing staffs.

Cloud computing: Love it or hate it?

(Stacy Collett) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

IT executives on both sides of the cloud computing debate explain what they like, or don't like, about the hosted technology.

11 daring predictions for 2010

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Six industry pundits put it on the line with some thought-provoking predictions for 2010.

Innovative tech projects won't slow down for some

(Thomas Hoffman) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Despite tight IT budgets and a gloomy economic outlook, most companies aren't hesitating to invest in emerging technologies. Computerworld examines the types of budding technologies that organizations are testing and how IT leaders are able to persuade other decision-makers to take the plunge.

Servers get a makeover in 2010

rmitchell@computerworld.com (Robert L. Mitchell) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

As virtualization takes over, enterprises are ordering more systems fully loaded with maximum processing power, memory and I/O capabilities.

10 big cloud trends for 2010

pthibodeau@computerworld.com (Patrick Thibodeau) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 11:02:00 GMT

Cloud computing is clearly worming its way into the enterprise, but more as a testing and development environment than as a platform for critical business apps. That should begin to change in 2010.

Mike Elgan: 10 obsolete technologies to kill in 2010

(Mike Elgan) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Make the world a better place. Just say no to dumb tech, writes Mike Elgan.

Ballmer in 2010: Should he stay or should he go now?

(Shane O'Neill) — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:23:00 GMT

Will 2010 be the year the Ballmer era ends at Microsoft?

Google and Microsoft to escalate war in 2010

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:17:00 GMT

One of the most heated battles among technology companies was waged this year between Microsoft and Google, but industry watchers say this is just the beginning of a long-term struggle between the two companies.

Mike Elgan: Why 3D will fail in 2010

(Mike Elgan) — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:30:00 GMT

Mike Elgan predicts that people will largely reject 3D consumer electronics products next year.

10 outsourcing trends to watch in 2010

(Stephanie Overby) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:52:00 GMT

CIO.com's outsourcing guru talks to the experts, dives into the research and offers up 10 key outsourcing trends that you need to know about.

2010 to be 'year of conflict' in mobile

(Nancy Gohring) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:57:00 GMT

Despite a lagging economy that continues to drag down the market, 2010 promises to be an exciting year in mobile, analysts say.

Hot security predictions for 2010

(Andreas M. Antonopoulos) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 15:59:00 GMT

Looking forward to 2010 while trying to erase the memory of 2009 -- here are security predictions for the new year.

Opinion: The year ahead in mobile -- Mobile services and fewer platforms

mgartenberg2@optonline.net (Michael Gartenberg) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:02:00 GMT

Five predictions from mobility analyst Michael Gartenberg.

Goldman Sachs: Windows 7 upgrades to fuel IT spending in 2010

(Shane O'Neill) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:07:00 GMT

A Goldman Sachs report on IT spending for the next year and beyond indicates industry growth, with help from storage gear, server and PC refreshes as well as Windows 7 upgrades.

Data centers drive Ethernet switch market in 2010

(Jim Duffy) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:44:00 GMT

2010 promises to be an interesting year in the enterprise LAN switching market.

10 IT predictions for 2010

(Nancy Weil) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:01:00 GMT

No doubt, one of the leading IT stories in 2010 will be the role of the tech sector in the expected economic recovery. OK, so that's a no-brainer to predict, but we've found a limb or three to walk out on. In no particular order, we present the 2010 edition of our annual predictions.

Microsoft in 2010: Four challenges that lie ahead

(Shane O'Neill) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:21:00 GMT

For Microsoft, 2010 will be a critical rebuilding year where the software giant must maintain Windows 7 and Bing momentum, resuscitate Windows Mobile and prevent businesses from "Going Google."

Opinion: How to improve your IT planning in 2010

(Chris Curran) — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:23:00 GMT

For long-term IT effectiveness, leaner planning processes will help CIOs spend more time leading, and less time planning, says CIO.com's Chris Curran. Consider this practical advice for tweaking your planning process.

7 smartphone predictions for 2010

mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:00:00 GMT

2009 was a boom year for smartphones, despite the recession. And it looks like 2010 will feature another wild ride for mobile devices. Here are predictions for, among other things, what will happen to AT&T's exclusive iPhone deal, the Android mobile operating system, Net neutrality and e-readers.