``Staying the Course'' is Focus of Fall 2001 Technology Trends From Deloitte & Touche and Deloitte Consulting.

Business Editors & High-Tech Writers

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 7, 2001

"Staying the Course" is the theme of the Fall 2001 Technology Trends quarterly publication from the Technology, Media & Telecommunications practices of Deloitte & Touche LLP and Deloitte Consulting L.P.

This edition provides insight on how the technology and communications sectors will be affected by the tragic events of Sept. 11, which compounded the economic pressures already facing them. This issue also examines several promising new technologies and explores business practices that can help companies "stay the course."

"Despite the fact that the global turmoil is expected to continue for some time, history has proven that in times of war, technology's boundaries are expanded at a rapid pace. The result is that society at large is usually the ultimate beneficiary," said Mark Evans, managing director of Deloitte & Touche's Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group (TMT) based in Silicon Valley.

"With the threat of terrorism, security moves to the forefront of priorities for corporate America. In this edition, we look at some of the issues companies face and how technology can help solve them."

Looking Ahead: Post 9/11

This edition of Technology Trends focuses on ways companies can proactively protect themselves against the very real threat of cyber terrorism and plan for disaster recovery.

-- Cyber Terrorism -- Companies need to reevaluate their own vulnerability to
cyber attacks, many of which could come in the form of computer viruses. IT
security is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. This article includes advice
from authorities on computer security, including the former CIO for the U.S.
Department of Defense and Deloitte & Touche's National Secure e-Business
leader. It also provides a list of critical cyber security measures -- like
following standard "best practices" for computer and physical security -- that
companies should implement to protect themselves.

-- Disaster Recovery -- Companies are now taking a serious look at their
disaster recovery systems for securing data. The article advises companies on
what to do once damage has been done and examines technologies, such as EMC's
remote mirroring technology, as a way to ensure data recovery after a disaster.

Business Matters

During this time of war and economic stress, Technology Trends examines several timely business matters that challenge technology and communications companies today.

-- Outsourced Manufacturing -- More companies are utilizing

outsourced manufacturing so they can focus on their core

competencies. This article explores the benefits, complexities and

close collaboration between the original equipment manufacturers

and the contractors.

-- Privacy -- This article examines the challenges of enforcing

privacy policies on Web sites, which affect customer loyalty,

branding and legal responsibilities.

Technology Developments

Despite tighter budgets and more pressure to deliver, new technologies are coming to market that have the potential of making a dramatic impact on the way corporate America does business. Technology Trends takes an early look at several new technologies poised to solve challenges in chip performance, information storage and bandwidth.

-- Reconfigurable Chips -- This article studies a processor that can

be programmed in the field to perform different tasks while data

is flowing.

-- Information Storage -- To handle the continuous increase in data,

information plants will replace servers at corporate data centers.

-- Passive Optical Networks -- This technology is emerging to deploy

the last mile of bandwidth to small- to medium-business and

residential markets.

Issues Examined by Today's Leading Technology Luminaries

Designed to assist in the building of innovative, successful technology and communications companies, Technology Trends examines topical issues and offers opinions by industry leaders and analysts. Among those featured are (in alphabetical order):

-- Scott Angel, partner, Deloitte & Touche, Technology, Media &

Telecommunications Group (TMT) -- Roy Avondet, Northern California partner-in-charge, Deloitte &

Touche, Technology, Media & Telecommunications Group (TMT) -- Jaime Cummins, president and CEO, QuickSilver Technology -- Charles Fox, president and CEO, Chameleon Systems -- Austin Hill, executive vice president & chief strategy

officer, Zero-Knowledge Systems -- Rees Jensen, senior manager, Deloitte Consulting -- Kevin Kane, analyst, IDC -- Ray Lin, chairman, president and CEO, Terawave Communications -- Bob Lund, CTO, Optical Solutions -- Alok Prassad, president, Beacon Telco -- Jim Rothnie, senior vice president and CTO, EMC -- Will Strauss, president, Forward Concepts

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