IT Trainers Newswire #26 - developing trainer skills, new virtual attacks, choosing a mobile IT training unit

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IT Trainers Newswire #26 – developing trainer skills, new virtual attacks, choosing a mobile IT training unit

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IT Trainers Newswire - Issue 26
26 September 2001
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1. RESOURCES: Developing your skills as a trainer
2. NEWS and INFORMATION: New virtual attack unleashes havoc
3. WORK OPPORTUNITIES: Training Solutions Mnger, e-learning envir
4. COMMUNITY FEATURES: Choosing a mobile IT training unit
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Editor's Note
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The IT industry was hit with more virtual attacks this past
fortnight. In order to get this wire to you, we're not able to
publish the details, but see the news pages at
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/zones/it/ for more details.

Apple cancelled the Paris Expo that was due to be held this week.
They stated that they would not run the risk of jeopardising
the safety of its delegates or employees.

Various IT companies have donated large sums of money to the
recovery cause in the U.S. Companies include Microsoft, Cisco and Spring.

Corporate Learning Editors, IT Training News

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RESOURCES
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NEWS AND INFORMATION
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For a round-up of IT training news this fortnight, visit the
TrainingZone IT site at:
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/zones/it/

Compaq CEO predicts bleak future for IT spending
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Speakers at the IDC European IT Forum in Monaco this week were
vague when discussing the future of the IT Industry. On the whole
speakers agreed that the future might still be bright however
Michael Capellas CEO for Compaq disagreed.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/58418

Apple Expo Cancelled
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Apple announced that the exhibition due to be held this week has
been cancelled due to the attacks on the U.S.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/58144

Millions pledged to help the USA
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Players in the IT industry are pledging millions towards the
recovery cause in the U.S. Companies such as Microsoft, Cisco
and Spring have given very generous donations.
https://www.trainingzone.co.uk/item/57809

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WORK OPPORTUNITIES
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COMMUNITY FEATURES
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Any Answers
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