Offshoring
Computerworld, 10/1/04: Schwarzenegger terminates anti-offshoring bill
But the measure could come up again next year
News Story by Tom Krazit
OCTOBER 01, 2004 (IDG NEWS SERVICE) - A law that would have banned the state of California from contracting with companies that have work done outside the U.S. was vetoed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Wednesday.
Schwarzenegger vetoed three separate bills that would have prohibited state agencies from using state funds to award outsourcing deals to companies that send work overseas. Sponsors of the bills argued that taxpayer money should go only to companies that planned to create work in the state of California, or at least in the U.S.
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IT Management
CIO, 10/1/04: How To Work With Your Boss
Most CIOs think they're strategic, but many CEOs are focused on IT's supporting role. It's your job to get in tune with the corporate vision.
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Hewlett Packard
Computerworld, 10/1/04: HP acquires Synstar for $293M
Synstar provides IT services to about 1,500 customers in Europe
OCTOBER 01, 2004 (REUTERS) - Hewlett-Packard Co. announced today that it has acquired Synstar PLC, a U.K.-based technology services firm, for $293 million.
In a statement, HP said it acquired some 92.1% of Synstar's issued share capital. It said it expects to own the remaining shares by mid-November.
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