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IIS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Industries - General
- The Product (Marketing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Institute for Product Development
1, record 1, English, Institute%20for%20Product%20Development
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IPD 2, record 1, English, IPD
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Institut d'ingénierie simultanée inc. 3, record 1, English, Institut%20d%27ing%C3%A9nierie%20simultan%C3%A9e%20inc%2E
former designation, correct, Quebec
- IIS 4, record 1, English, IIS
former designation, correct, Quebec
- IIS 4, record 1, English, IIS
- Fédération de l'automatisation au Québec 5, record 1, English, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20de%20l%27automatisation%20au%20Qu%C3%A9bec
former designation, correct
- FAQ 6, record 1, English, FAQ
former designation, correct
- FAQ 6, record 1, English, FAQ
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Institute for Product Development (IPD) is an association of industrialists whose purpose is to promote the best practices in product development and thereby contribute to making Québec’s manufacturing companies more competitive. 7, record 1, English, - Institute%20for%20Product%20Development
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Industries - Généralités
- Produit (Commercialisation)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Institut de développement de produits
1, record 1, French, Institut%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20produits
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IDP 2, record 1, French, IDP
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Institut d'ingénierie simultanée inc. 3, record 1, French, Institut%20d%27ing%C3%A9nierie%20simultan%C3%A9e%20inc%2E
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- IIS 4, record 1, French, IIS
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
- IIS 4, record 1, French, IIS
- Fédération de l'automatisation au Québec 5, record 1, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20de%20l%27automatisation%20au%20Qu%C3%A9bec
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- FAQ 6, record 1, French, FAQ
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- FAQ 6, record 1, French, FAQ
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Institut de développement de produits est une association à but non lucratif dont la mission est d'accélérer l'adoption de meilleures pratiques en développement de produits et en écoconception afin de rendre les entreprises manufacturières plus compétitives. 7, record 1, French, - Institut%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20produits
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Internet Information Server®
1, record 2, English, Internet%20Information%20Server%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IIS 1, record 2, English, IIS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 1, record 2, English, - Internet%20Information%20Server%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Internet Information Server
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Internet Information Server®
1, record 2, French, Internet%20Information%20Server%C2%AE
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 2, French, IIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Quand on parle d'IIS comme étant le logiciel en tant que tel qui provient de Microsoft, on utilise l'acronyme et l'expression en anglais. 1, record 2, French, - Internet%20Information%20Server%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Marque de commerce de Microsoft Corporation. 1, record 2, French, - Internet%20Information%20Server%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Internet Information Server
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative
1, record 3, English, Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SII 1, record 3, English, SII
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. Role of the Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative: Serves as the project tracking and monitoring office on common and shared IM/IT infrastructure initiatives, monitors all work performed. Provides the IM/IT Management Board with information needed to set priorities and make trade-offs. Maintains an architecture assurance function at the project level. Assists in implementing IM/IT best practices, reports the effectiveness of best practices and injects new disciplines (e.g. Enhanced Management Framework for IM/IT projects). Prepares the Common Requirements Vision document. Manages the process surrounding the IM/IT investment portfolio. Other specific functions include: risk monitoring, budgets, business analysis and requirements (including liaison to pathfinders), change management, document repository, contribute to GOL communication strategy, procurement strategy. 1, record 3, English, - Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Initiative d'infrastructure stratégique de GI/TI
1, record 3, French, Initiative%20d%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20GI%2FTI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 3, French, IIS
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada. Le rôle de l'Initiative d'infrastructure stratégique de GI/TI : Agit à titre de bureau de suivi et de contrôle du projet pour les initiatives d'infrastructure de GI/TI communes et partagées; contrôle tous les travaux exécutés. Fournit au Conseil de gestion de l'information de GI/TI l'information requise pour établir les priorités et trouver des compromis. Maintient une fonction d'assurance de l'architecture au niveau du projet. Aide à la mise en œuvre des meilleures pratiques en matière de GI/TI, présente des rapports sur l'efficacité des meilleures pratiques et incorpore de nouvelles disciplines (p. ex., Cadre amélioré de gestion, projets de GI/TI). Prépare le document sur la vision des exigences communes. Gère le processus relatif au portefeuille des investissements en GI/TI. Les autres fonctions du Bureau comprennent ce qui suit : le contrôle des risques; les budgets; les exigences et les analyses opérationnelles (y compris les liens avec les projets exploratoires); la gestion du changement; les dépôts des documents; la contribution à la stratégie de communication pour l'initiative Gouvernement en direct; la stratégie d'approvisionnement. 1, record 3, French, - Initiative%20d%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20GI%2FTI
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-04-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Statistics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- International Statistical Institute
1, record 4, English, International%20Statistical%20Institute
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ISI 1, record 4, English, ISI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
International institute that is in charge of promoting new statistical methods and to favour the circulation and exchange of information between member countries. The headquarters is located in Holland. 2, record 4, English, - International%20Statistical%20Institute
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
International Statistical Institute; ISI: terms and definition reproduced from the CAPITAL Business Dictionary with the permission of LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 4, English, - International%20Statistical%20Institute
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 4, record 4, English, - International%20Statistical%20Institute
Record 4, Key term(s)
- International Statistics Institute
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Statistique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Institut international de statistique
1, record 4, French, Institut%20international%20de%20statistique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 4, French, IIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Institut international qui s'occupe de promouvoir les nouvelles méthodes statistiques et d'encourager la circulation et l'échange d'information entre les pays membres. Son siège se trouve aux Pays-Bas. 2, record 4, French, - Institut%20international%20de%20statistique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Institut international de statistique; IIS : termes et définition extraits du CAPITAL Business Dictionary et reproduits avec l'autorisation de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 4, French, - Institut%20international%20de%20statistique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation extraite du document intitulé «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 4, record 4, French, - Institut%20international%20de%20statistique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Estadística
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Instituto Internacional de Estadística
1, record 4, Spanish, Instituto%20Internacional%20de%20Estad%C3%ADstica
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IIE 2, record 4, Spanish, IIE
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instituto internacional que se ocupa de promover nuevos métodos estadísticos y favorecer la circulación y el intercambio de información entre los países miembros. Su sede se encuentra en Holanda. 3, record 4, Spanish, - Instituto%20Internacional%20de%20Estad%C3%ADstica
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instituto Internacional de Estadística; IIE: términos y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 4, record 4, Spanish, - Instituto%20Internacional%20de%20Estad%C3%ADstica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-10-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Government Contracts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Special Instructions Indicator
1, record 5, English, Special%20Instructions%20Indicator
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- SII 2, record 5, English, SII
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Special Instructions Indicator; SII: extracted from the Standard Acquisition Clauses and Conditions (SACC) Manual, produced by Public Works and Government Services Canada. 3, record 5, English, - Special%20Instructions%20Indicator
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Marchés publics
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Indicateur des instructions spéciales
1, record 5, French, Indicateur%20des%20instructions%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 2, record 5, French, IIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indicateur des instructions spéciales; IIS : extrait du Guide des clauses et conditions uniformisées d'achat (CCUA) de Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada. 3, record 5, French, - Indicateur%20des%20instructions%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-03-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Strategic IM/IT Infrastructure Initiative
1, record 6, English, Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- SII 1, record 6, English, SII
correct, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Strategic Infrastructure Initiative 2, record 6, English, Strategic%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
correct, Canada
- SII 2, record 6, English, SII
correct, Canada
- SII 2, record 6, English, SII
- Strategic Information Management and Information Technology Infrastructure Initiative 3, record 6, English, Strategic%20Information%20Management%20and%20Information%20Technology%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
correct, Canada
- SII 3, record 6, English, SII
correct, Canada
- SII 3, record 6, English, SII
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). "The mandate of the SII, as approved by the Treasury Board Ministers, is to design and build a common information management and information technology infrastructure to which all Government of Canada departments and agencies will subscribe". 3, record 6, English, - Strategic%20IM%2FIT%20Infrastructure%20Initiative
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de l'infrastructure stratégique de la GI-TI
1, record 6, French, Initiative%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20la%20GI%2DTI
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 6, French, IIS
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Initiative de l'infrastructure stratégique 1, record 6, French, Initiative%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- IIS 2, record 6, French, IIS
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- IIS 2, record 6, French, IIS
- Initiative de l'infrastructure stratégique de la gestion de l'information/technologie de l'information 3, record 6, French, Initiative%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20la%20gestion%20de%20l%27information%2Ftechnologie%20de%20l%27information
feminine noun, Canada
- IIS 3, record 6, French, IIS
feminine noun, Canada
- IIS 3, record 6, French, IIS
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor du Canada (SCT). «Mandat : approuvé par les membres du Conseil du Trésor, consiste à concevoir et à mettre en place une infrastructure commune de la gestion et de la technologie de l'information qu'adopteront tous les ministères et organismes du gouvernement du Canada». 2, record 6, French, - Initiative%20de%20l%27infrastructure%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20la%20GI%2DTI
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- International Institute of Welding
1, record 7, English, International%20Institute%20of%20Welding
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- IIW 1, record 7, English, IIW
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IIW was founded in 1948 by the welding institutes or societies of 13 countries, who felt the need to create it to make possible more rapid scientific and technical progress. 1, record 7, English, - International%20Institute%20of%20Welding
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Soudage (Métal)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Institut international de la soudure
1, record 7, French, Institut%20international%20de%20la%20soudure
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 7, French, IIS
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
- Air Traffic Control
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- interrogator identifier subfield
1, record 8, English, interrogator%20identifier%20subfield
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- IIS 1, record 8, English, IIS
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interrogator identifier subfield; IIS: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 8, English, - interrogator%20identifier%20subfield
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sous-champ identificateur de l'interrogateur
1, record 8, French, sous%2Dchamp%20identificateur%20de%20l%27interrogateur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 8, French, IIS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sous-champ identificateur de l'interrogateur; IIS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 8, French, - sous%2Dchamp%20identificateur%20de%20l%27interrogateur
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
- Control de tránsito aéreo
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- subcampo identificador del interrogador
1, record 8, Spanish, subcampo%20identificador%20del%20interrogador
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IIS 1, record 8, Spanish, IIS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
subcampo identificador del interrogador; IIS: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - subcampo%20identificador%20del%20interrogador
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-05-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Insurance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Insurance Institute of Saskatchewan
1, record 9, English, Insurance%20Institute%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- IIS 2, record 9, English, IIS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Assurances
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Insurance Institute of Saskatchewan
1, record 9, French, Insurance%20Institute%20of%20Saskatchewan
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 2, record 9, French, IIS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-04-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Education (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Institute of Island Studies
1, record 10, English, Institute%20of%20Island%20Studies
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- IIS 1, record 10, English, IIS
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Institute of Island Studies
1, record 10, French, Institute%20of%20Island%20Studies
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 10, French, IIS
correct, Prince Edward Island
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Industries - General
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Industrial Information Service 1, record 11, English, Industrial%20Information%20Service
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Industries - Généralités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Industrial Information Service 1, record 11, French, Industrial%20Information%20Service
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des «Sigles» - Affaires extérieures. 1, record 11, French, - Industrial%20Information%20Service
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1994-03-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- International Insurance Society
1, record 12, English, International%20Insurance%20Society
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- IIS 1, record 12, English, IIS
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- International Insurance Seminars 1, record 12, English, International%20Insurance%20Seminars
former designation, correct
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- International Insurance Society
1, record 12, French, International%20Insurance%20Society
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- IIS 1, record 12, French, IIS
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- International Insurance Seminars 1, record 12, French, International%20Insurance%20Seminars
former designation, correct
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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