BusinessWeek gathered together some S&P analysts to ask them about their 2005 outlook for key tech industry segments, along with their favorite stocks. Even if you’re not investing your Christmas bonus yet, here’s a good chance to figure out which vendors are getting thumbs up from the investing pros — and where your IT budget dollars might have more punch this year. BW’s Tech Outlook 2005 covers chips (the S&Pers like Maxim Integrated Products and Linear Technology), telecom (top picks include Verizon, CenturyTel and Canada-based BCE) and wireless-telecom equipment-makers (Qualcomm and Motorola get the top nod). (Free registration required to view BusinessWeekOnline.) Related content brandpost Sponsored by Freshworks When your AI chatbots mess up AI ‘hallucinations’ present significant business risks, but new types of guardrails can keep them from doing serious damage By Paul Gillin Dec 08, 2023 4 mins Generative AI brandpost Sponsored by Dell New research: How IT leaders drive business benefits by accelerating device refresh strategies Security leaders have particular concerns that older devices are more vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. By Laura McEwan Dec 08, 2023 3 mins Infrastructure Management case study Toyota transforms IT service desk with gen AI To help promote insourcing and quality control, Toyota Motor North America is leveraging generative AI for HR and IT service desk requests. By Thor Olavsrud Dec 08, 2023 7 mins Employee Experience Generative AI ICT Partners feature CSM certification: Costs, requirements, and all you need to know The Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification sets the standard for establishing Scrum theory, developing practical applications and rules, and leading teams and stakeholders through the development process. By Moira Alexander Dec 08, 2023 8 mins Certifications IT Skills Project Management Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe