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- Osterman Research Case Study: WorldCom
- This case study presents an overview of WorldCom's application of iPlanet directory solutions. WorldCom found itself growing along side a myriad of acquisitions. In addition to its traditional communications business, the company needed to address new lines of business, which include the switching fabric, data multiplexing, services provisioning and some...
- Tags: Osterman Research, WorldCom Inc., Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software
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- WorldCom Extends Its Service Leadership With Optical Ethernet
- As the preeminent global communications company for the digital generation, WorldCom is well positioned to help businesses leverage its networks for competitive advantage. As part of its strategy to provide leading-edge services in a new generation of digital networking, WorldCom has partnered with Nortel Networks to offer Optical Ethernet services....
- Tags: Leadership, Network, Nortel Networks Corp., WorldCom Inc., Optical Ethernet, Ethernet, Networking, Network Technology
- Case studies
- Sun Case Study: WorldCom
- WorldCom investigated how it could open up its network management applications so customers could remotely access the information they need. It was discovered that the only way of doing this would be by web-enabling the applications and making them available through a private intranet. WorldCom estimated it would cost $60...
- Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Tarantella Inc., WorldCom Inc., Network Management, Telephony, Network Administration, Networking, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications
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- NICE Systems Case Study: WorldCom, Inc.
- IEX and WorldCom have a common goal: making businesses run more efficiently. WorldCom provides enterprise communications services to small and global businesses. Services range from telephone and fax, to Frame Relay and ATM data services, to advanced solutions like IP Virtual Private Networks and Web Hosting. With almost 200 agents...
- Tags: NICE Systems Ltd., WorldCom Inc., Fax, Real Estate, Frame Relay, Network Technology, Networking, Business Operations
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- Breaking News: verdict reached in Ebbers Trial (WorldCom)
- .Ebbers guilty Ex-WorldCom chairman guilty on all nine counts in massive accounting fraud. http://money.cnn.com/2005/03/15/news/newsmakers/ebbers/index.htm?cnn=yesRidiculousThis is complete garbage. The government can take that Sarbanes-Oxley bullsh*t and stick it; bunch of nazi facists. What's wrong with making more money any way you can??Make money any way you can???.Aside from this case,...
- Tags: Breaking, Ebbers Trial, government, off-topic, tbragsda@..., WorldCom Inc.
- Discussion threads 2005-03-15
- WorldCom customers considering switch
- Corporate fraud has become a major issue in 2002, with WorldCom as the most recent centerpiece. In a recent NetAdmin poll, IT pros who use WorldCom for their leased lines let us know if they are considering a vendor switch.
- Tags: Litigation, TechRepublic Staff, WorldCom Inc., fraud
- Technical articles 2002-08-14
Additional Resources
- What is the most blatant ponzi scheme you have seen? The subtlest?
- http://www.ftc.gov/speeches/other/dvimf16.htmThat's easySocial Security.Can you imagine the outcry if any established insurance/investment/brokerage firm managed their client's "retirement account" in such a way? The indiscretions of Enron and WorldCom pale in comparison to those of the Social Security Administration and its managers in Congress.Dang...Here I am, back for only a couple of...
- Tags: Absolutely
- Discussion threads 2006-12-28
- Improving Sarbanes Oxley Compliance for Mixcrosoft Excel Spreadsheets With ECM
- In an economic environment devastated by the fallout and financial mishaps of Enron, Tyco, Global Crossing, and Worldcom, the mandates brought forth by the Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Act of 2002 are forcing public companies to improve financial disclosure processes and overall corporate responsibility. Specifically, Section 404 of the act requires corporations...
- Tags: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Financial, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, Financial Accounting, Government, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures
- Case studies
- The 2005 Oversight Systems Report on Corporate Fraud
- From the conviction of former WorldCom CEO Bernie Ebbers to the acquittal of HealthSouth's Richard Scrushy, corporate fraud continues to make headlines. Four years after Enron's collapse, financial integrity remains a key issue for corporate America. This paper surveys certified fraud examiners to report the trends, risks and major concerns...
- Tags: Oversight Systems, Fraud, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Litigation, Regulations, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures, Business Operations
- White papers 2005-10-20
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act One Year Later: Its Effect on International Corporate Governance Reforms
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act was a far reaching legislative effort to address corporate governance issues in the United States. It is considered a milestone in restoring confidence in U.S. markets in the wake of scandals such as Enron and WorldCom. This securities legislation has had major implications for corporate boards, audit...
- Tags: Sarbanes-Oxley Act, World Bank Group, Auditing, Corporate Governance, Corporate Law, Sarbanes-Oxley, Free Trade, Regulatory Compliance, Business Operations, Regulations, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures
- Webcasts
- Ex-Microsoft employee a million-dollar man
- Jurisdiction ShmurisdictionForget about the legal angles and the potential jurisdictional disputes. Look at the intent. An agreement was made not to work for a competitor. Lee is now working for a competitor. The man is as guilty as can be. Don't let the technicalities of...
- Tags: Lee, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2005-08-02
- Sarbanes-Oxley and IFRS
- The high-profile corporate scandals of several U.S. based companies, most notably Enron and WorldCom, led Congress to act to restore public confidence in U.S. financial markets. The result was the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 often referred to as SOX which set strict guidelines for financial disclosure and reporting for all...
- Tags: U.S., International Financial Reporting Standards, RedPrairie, Financial, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, Financial Accounting, Government, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures
- White papers 2005-01-10
- Planning for a Financials Implementation: How to Avoid a Nosebleed
- At many companies, it seems that they are continually implementing, re-implementing and tuning critical financial reporting applications. Financial scandals at Enron and WorldCom, the crash-and-burn of the "Internet bubble," and the passage of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have all increased the exposure and attention, both internal and external, paid to financial...
- Tags: Financial Reporting, Financial, Financial Accounting, Financial Planning, Finance
- White papers 2006-03-30
- Tufin SecureTrack and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- The Sarbanes-Oxley Act SOX was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 2002 in order to provide greater accountability in Public Companies. The driving forces behind SOX are the corporate accounting scandals of Enron, Worldcom, and others. In the wake of these debacles, US Senators Paul Sarbanes and Michael Oxley architected...
- Tags: Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory Compliance, Regulations, Government, Financial Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Policies And Procedures
- White papers 2005-06-01
- Take our survey on wireless LAN use
- Wireless data transfer is expected to rival wireless voice communications by 2003. We want to know what you think about wireless LAN use.Analysts predict that wireless data transfer will be a part of our LANs in the next few years. In fact, many companies are finding a use for wireless...
- Tags: LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless LANs, Network technology, Mike Walton, wireless, LAN, WLAN, survey
- Technical articles 2000-05-29
- New piece of Sarbanes-Oxley kicks in
- Stay on top of the latest tech news with our free IT News Digest newsletter, delivered each weekday. Automatically sign up today!By ...
- Tags: Sarbanes-Oxley, Regulatory compliance, Regulations, Operational planning, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, compliance, business process
- Technical articles 2004-11-16
- TechRepublic members sound off on how to make CRM work
- During a recent online discussion, TechRepublic members offered their advice on how to make customer relationship management CRM successful. In this article, we review the discussion's highlights.Any successful customer relationship management CRM implementation is the result of careful planning and a balance between business and technology. Finding the right mix...
- Tags: Customer relationship management (CRM), Advertising & Promotion, Enterprise software, Dana Norton, CRM
- Technical articles 2001-04-13
- Business goals should come before IT needs in a CRM project
- CRM projects may be costly and hard to implement, but they can be a good investment if they're built on the right business framework. Find out why one expert believes companies must define specific business goals early on to enjoy CRM success.Focusing on the technology needs of an initiative before...
- Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Customer relationship management (CRM), Enterprise software, John Connell, information technology, CRM, CRM Project
- Technical articles 2001-09-07
- Enterprise weathers the telecom storms
- In today's shaky telecom industry, tech leaders should be prepared for changes when it comes to vendor services. As one enterprise found out, working proactively is never a waste of time.Even before his company’s telecom, XO Communications, declared Chapter 11 in June, TechRepublic member and IT specialist/administrator Stephen Friedrich had...
- Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Telephony, telecommunications, David Southgate, Stephen Friedrich
- Technical articles 2002-07-15
- Start small, and analytics will pay big dividends
- Analytics can reveal the profitability secrets locked in your customer data. Analytics is also a convoluted process that can swallow time and resources. These tips can help you make the most of your customer relationship management CRM effort.The effective use of customer information generated by a customer relationship management CRM...
- Tags: Financial Planning, Advertising & Promotion, Customer relationship management (CRM), Enterprise software, Dana Norton, dividend, analytics, CRM, customer data
- Technical articles 2001-08-17
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