WBF needs to remain independent, says Lynn Craig in a surprise announcement. But there are things that must be done in alliance. The organization needs to improve their management, reach, improve the bottom linen provide better training. So, ISA is announcing, according to Ken Baker, the creation of "The Automation Alliance"...an umbrella organization for groups like OMAC...and now WBF. I have to confess deep disappointment in this. I don't think ISA is ready to do this-- the leader of this umbrella organization really needs to get its own house in order before taking action to run other people's business. Walt Boyes BlackBerry service provided by Nextel

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