Tips on sailing through the vast Web sea in search of Japan-related
information, and suggested Web pages from which to start your voyage.
by Jeremiah Stone
US Workstation Makers - Still Top Dog in Japan
While domestic vendors dominate most segments of Japan's computer markets,
the UNIX workstation market is a notable exception. How have US firms managed
to grab an over-50% market share of the this lucrative market, and what
are they doing to remain on top?
by John Boyd
A Handy Way to Phone Home: PHS
Japan's new personal handyphone system (PHS) services, launched in
Tokyo on July 1, offer a cheap and convenient alternative to digital cellular
phones. Limitations of the initial PHS infrastructure and technology,
however, make it a questionable business solution.
by R.A. Lemos
Finding Business-Support Resources in Japan
Strategic advantage for modern business success lies in
the leverage of knowledge. But as the volume of available data continues
to grow, it becomes ever more difficult to find the specific information
crucial to our needs. The key is knowing where to lo ok, and getting
assistance from industry experts.
by Wm. Auckerman
On Getting Information from Japanese
Organizations
Japanese organizations are a logical source of information about
Japan. But actually getting the information can be like wrestling with
a porcupine -- you'd better plan carefully and proceed with caution.
by R.A. Lemos
Online Databases and Information Services in
Japan
A descriptive sampling of some of the most useful databases
accessible from Japan, and the major online services that provide access
to them.
by Steven Myers
A Nifty Source of Online Information
If you're looking for information about Japan, it's probably available
on, or accessible through, Nifty-Serve. The trick is finding it.
by Steven Myers
The Truth About Callback
Callback services have put immense pressure on the Japanese
long-distance services. CJ discusses the market with David R.
Schilling of Pacific Link.
by Terrie Lloyd
Portable Presentations: Walking Away With
the Show
These days, giving a business presentation generally means using a
laptop. Therein lie the fruits of success -- and the seeds of disaster.
by John Tyler
