09/16/08
IT accountability http://www.networkworld.com/nlitlead159341
By Amy Schurr
IT leaders must create a culture of accountability, according to
the results of a recent study by OnPoint Consulting.Read full
story http://www.networkworld.com/nlitlead159341
Amy Schurr mailto:aschurr@comcast.net is the former managing
features editor of Network World.
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