>>This morning we got the news that our department's name will change from MIS to IT, the reason being that MIS is outdated. I don't have any statistics, but it seems IT is more common.
>>Can anyone comment on the proposed change - i.e. good/bad idea, (in)significant, other thoughts?
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>The frequent name changes are confusing. When I first read about "MIS", "IT" and "IS", I thought there was a whole new science involved. Actually, it could all just as well be called the "computing department".
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>This reminds me of the frequent new terms that arise for specific body parts, among other things. Every so often, somebody comes up with a new description, pressumably because he finds the official names embarassing - and the newly invented names also become embarassing after a while!

Hilmar;

Some years ago I thought that the reason the computer world keeps renaming itself is it has not found a source of legitimacy. It continues to search for a name that is appealing and just can’t do it! :)

Each time Microsoft comes out with a new version of a product we have to find a new name for our profession! :)

Tom