Jack M. Sparn is Vice President of Data Center Operations and Technical Services at Time Customer Service in Tampa, Florida, a subsidiary of Time Inc., which is part of Time Warner, Inc. His organization of over 118 professionals and managers is responsible for providing computer Operations,...

This article discusses the importance of producing entry level information systems (IS) professionals who can function effectively not only in North America but throughout the rest of the world. In particular we contrast information technology differences between North America and Europe....