They called on vendors to eliminate that confusion and deliver a compelling business reason for investing in online marketplaces. Robert McDowell, vice president of worldwide services at Microsoft Corp., spoke with Computerworld about the software vendor's new services organization. Microsoft announced last week that it would combine its product support and consulting divisions into a single services organization, taking on increased responsibility for managing corporate IT implementations for users. Analysts characterized the move as a significant step in Microsoft's effort to win over more large enterprise customers to its server-level operating systems and supporting products. Wireless devices are turning up at federal agencies in increasing numbers, but their spread is outpacing federal policies for dealing with them.
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The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to launch an e-commerce fellowship program this fall that's intended to promote ties between the U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean nations. And visitors to the site have every reason to be confused. First Union is already experiencing the savings. Pilot Network Services Inc., a beleaguered provider of security outsourcing services with a roster of major corporate clients, last week announced that it had suspended business operations and laid off all of its employees. Brief news items about the IT industry.