Outlook 2010

Network World



	Cautious optimism shapes new year			What's hot in the high-tech hype machine?
	10 start-ups to watch in 2010			Microsoft makeover Our bloggers say Microsoft could use some help with pricing, mobile and support.
	Outlook 2010 IT skills checklist: The vertical climb			Cisco makeover Our bloggers want Cisco to revamp their video, org charts and network management systems.
	2020 Vision: Why you won't recognize the 'Net in 10 years			2010 Outlook: Better than 2009 and moderately wild


	13 of Microsoft's most important product releases for 2009 One surprise release stunned the industry.			Nortel in '09: Dismantling of a tech stalwart Nortel's exit played out all year, beginning with bankruptcy filings.
	From the White House to (no kidding) Microsoft, open source shined in '09 The struggling economy turned out to be favorable for Linux and open source in 2009.			Recession not all bad for enterprise software users The troubled economy led vendors to adopt user-friendly policies.
	SLIDESHOW: End-of-the-decade technology quiz Test yourself on the biggest, best, wackiest tech events since the turn of the century.


	Data centers drive Ethernet switch market in 2010 Cisco is still the target of Avaya, HP, IBM and other data center players.			Nortel purchase to test Avaya big time Combined Avaya-Nortel will do battle with Cisco for unified communications supremacy.
	Tech mergers and acquisitions to grow in 2010 Tech companies have started buying again, and analysts expect the trend to continue.			5 must-have IT management technologies for 2010
	Don't expect fireworks from LTE in 2010