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January 25, 2005 Published by  Search390.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   >  Data Center Decisions IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Web services for newbies   >  IBM, others take grid computing to the office   >  Sun launches identity compliance tool   >  Earn the respect of your peers   >  See how your salary compares   >  It's time to take a look at server virtualization   >  The Missing Link: Waste not, want not Web services for newbies [Search390.com] So are you using Web services? Contemplating them? Or are you clueless about Web services? Well, this week's Featured Topic offers a primer on Web services. Enjoy!     Attend Data Center Decisions 2005 Join us in New York for Data Center Decisions 2005. Learn about the latest technologies for the data center, get top advice from industry experts & win a new Mercedes SLK. Register today.     IBM, others take grid computing to the office [The Register] Sun, IBM and Hewlett-Packard say they'll work together to accelerate the adoption of utility-like grid computing in the corporate world.The group, called the Globus Consortium, will cooperatively develop software tools more suited for business uses of grid computing, and educate companies about the technology and its potential. Sun launches identity compliance tool [SearchCIO.com] Sun announced new software designed to help businesses meet the requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley by better tracking which employees access company applications. SUBMIT A TIP:  Earn the respect of your peers IT like any industry has its stars. Are you a mainframe star? If so, you should submit a tip so our readers can benefit from your knowledge. SALARY SURVEY:  See how your salary compares Wondering how your salary compares to people with similar experience and qualifications? Check out our new salary survey. TIP:  It's time to take a look at server virtualization Virtualization in the data center is nothing new. But thanks mostly to the server consolidation craze, the concept is just now really making strides. Waste not, want not [The Washington Post] The shiny new BlackBerry that you bought as an upgrade to your featureless cell phone may be giving Mother Nature a raspberry. Last year Americans disposed of nearly 20 million tons of electronic products, and environmentalists are saying the load is overwhelming the bandwidth of the nation's landfills. Retailers like Staples and Office Depot have stepped up to offer recycling programs, but with the new Mac mini hitting the shelves this week, things may only get worse. Contact Us Sales For sales inquiries, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Editorial For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This e-newsletter is published by Search390.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company. Copyright 2005 TechTarget. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from "Today's News": Go to unsubscribe: http://search390.techtarget.com/u?cid=501878&lid=430653&track=NL-170 Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed. Contact Us: Search390 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494