THE WHATIS.COM WORD-OF-THE-DAY May 27, 2004 homologation
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GARTNER'S NATION RATING CRITICIZED Gartner analysts said that a global outsourcing approach is the way to go, but not everyone is sold on the idea and not every country thinks that it's getting the props it deserves. http://searchcio.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid19_gci967216,00.html?track=NL-34&ad=483782 SPRINT: SUCCESS HINGES ON CONVERGED NETWORK A top Sprint executive says the company is combining its various networks in order to offer users a consistent experience, regardless of where they are or how they connect. http://searchnetworking.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid7_gci967331,00.html?track=NL-34&ad=483782 USERS HAVE MIXED REACTIONS TO SNIA STORAGE CREDENTIALS On the whole, users think the Storage Networking Industry Association's new set of storage certifications are must-have credentials, but some are soured on the certification process. http://searchstorage.techtarget.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid5_gci967150,00.html?track=NL-34&ad=483782 >> Catch up on all the latest IT news at http://searchtechtarget.techtarget.com?track=NL-34&ad=483782 ______________________ SECRET WORD-OF-THE-DAY | What is IT? 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