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A sim, short for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), is a compact smart card that securely stores a mobile subscriber's unique identifier, authentication keys, contacts, and text messages, enabling authentication and connection to cellular networks such as GSM, UMTS, and LTE.^[1]^[2] Developed in the early 1990s as part of the GSM standard by European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) in collaboration with smart card manufacturers, the SIM revolutionized mobile portability by allowing users to switch devices while retaining their phone number and service without network reprovisioning.^[2] Physical SIM cards, typically measuring 25 mm × 15 mm in mini form or smaller variants like micro-SIM and nano-SIM, contain an integrated circuit with non-volatile memory and a processor running a card operating system for secure data handling.^[3]^[1] While traditionally removable for easy transfer between devices, the technology has evolved to include embedded SIMs (eSIMs), which are integrated directly into hardware and remotely provisioned over-the-air, reducing physical swapping and enhancing security against loss or cloning.^[2] SIMs underpin global mobile connectivity for billions of devices, though they have faced challenges like vulnerability to SIM swapping attacks and cloning exploits, prompting ongoing advancements in encryption and biometric integration.^[2]^[1]

Technology and computing

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM)

The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is an integrated circuit smart card inserted into mobile devices to securely store a subscriber's unique identifiers and cryptographic keys, enabling authentication and secure access to cellular networks.^[4] Developed under the Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) standard by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), the SIM facilitates user identification without transmitting sensitive data over the air, relying instead on challenge-response protocols to verify legitimacy.^[5] Introduced with the commercial rollout of GSM networks in 1991, it marked a shift from analog systems by embedding subscriber data in tamper-resistant hardware, supporting billing, roaming, and encryption for voice and data services.^[6] Core to the SIM's operation is the storage of the International Mobile Subscriber Identity (IMSI), a 15-digit number comprising the Mobile Country Code (MCC, 3 digits), Mobile Network Code (MNC, 2-3 digits), and Mobile Subscriber Identification Number (MSIN, remaining digits), which uniquely identifies the subscriber globally.^[7] Paired with the IMSI is the Authentication Key (Ki), a 128-bit secret value stored in the SIM's read-only memory (ROM) and mirrored in the network's Home Location Register (HLR), never transmitted during use to prevent interception.^[8] The SIM also holds the Integrated Circuit Card Identifier (ICCID), an 18-20 digit serial number for card tracking.^[9] Authentication occurs via a mutual challenge-response mechanism: the network generates a 128-bit random number (RAND) and sends it to the device; the SIM processes RAND with Ki using the A3 algorithm to produce a 32-bit Signed Response (SRES), which is compared against the network's computation, while the A8 algorithm derives a 64-bit session key (Kc) for ciphering communications via the A5 stream cipher.^[10] This process, repeated for each connection, ensures only authorized SIMs gain access, thwarting cloning attempts unless both Ki and algorithms are compromised.^[11] Beyond security, SIMs provide limited user storage, typically holding up to 250 contacts in name-number pairs and a small number of SMS messages (often 20-50, depending on capacity), though modern devices prioritize internal or cloud storage for these due to SIM constraints.^[12] Physical form factors have evolved to match shrinking device designs while maintaining electrical contacts and functionality: the original full-size SIM (85.6 mm × 53.98 mm, credit-card dimensions) gave way to the mini-SIM (25 mm × 15 mm) around 1996 for early GSM phones, followed by the micro-SIM (15 mm × 12 mm) in 2010 with the iPhone 4, the nano-SIM (12.3 mm × 8.8 mm) in 2012 with the iPhone 5, and embedded SIMs (eSIMs) standardized by GSMA in 2016 as reprogrammable chips integrated into device hardware, eliminating physical cards for IoT and multi-profile support.^[13] Each iteration retains backward compatibility via adapters or standardized interfaces defined in ETSI specifications, with eSIMs enabling remote provisioning but requiring secure element hardware to store profiles.^[14]

Simulation and simulators

A sim, short for simulation, denotes a computerized imitation of a real-world object, action, or system, often used interchangeably with "simulator" in technical contexts.^[15] This abbreviation appears in fields like aviation, gaming, and engineering, where "SIM" or "sim" signifies tools modeling dynamic processes.^[16] Computer simulation executes mathematical models on hardware to replicate the behavior or predict outcomes of physical, biological, or social systems, enabling analysis without real-world experimentation.^[17] These models rely on algorithms solving differential equations or probabilistic methods, with accuracy depending on input data fidelity and computational power; for instance, early simulations in the 1940s used analog computers for ballistics, evolving to digital by the 1950s for broader applications.^[17]^[18] Simulations classify into discrete-event types, where system states change at specific instants (e.g., queueing models in logistics); continuous types, tracking smooth variable evolution (e.g., fluid dynamics); agent-based types, simulating autonomous entities' interactions (e.g., economic market models); and Monte Carlo methods, using random sampling for uncertainty quantification.^[19] Each type suits distinct causal structures: discrete-event for event-driven processes, continuous for differential equations, and agent-based for emergent behaviors from individual rules.^[20] Simulators implement these models as specialized software or hardware, such as flight training devices certified under FAA standards since 1929, which integrate real-time physics engines for pilot skill development.^[21] Other examples include weather prediction models processing atmospheric data via numerical integration and crash-test simulations evaluating vehicle safety through finite element analysis, reducing physical prototypes by up to 90% in automotive design.^[17]^[21] Tools like MATLAB with Simulink extension, introduced in 1984 and widely adopted by 2025, facilitate hybrid simulations combining continuous and discrete elements for engineering validation.^[18] Early systems like GPSS (1961) pioneered event-scheduling for business processes, influencing modern discrete simulation frameworks.^[22] Validation remains critical, as uncalibrated models can propagate errors, underscoring the need for empirical benchmarking against observed data.^[20]

Other technical terms

Security information management (SIM) encompasses the automated collection, aggregation, and analysis of log data from network devices, servers, and applications to detect anomalies, compliance issues, and potential security incidents.^[23] This process typically involves centralizing disparate log sources into a repository for real-time monitoring and historical trend analysis, enabling organizations to respond to threats before they escalate.^[24] SIM systems emerged in the early 2000s as standalone tools but have largely evolved into components of broader security information and event management (SIEM) platforms, which integrate event correlation for enhanced threat detection.^[25] In time metrology and standards, SIM refers to the Sistema Interamericano de Metrología, a regional framework where the SIM Time Network synchronizes atomic clocks across 15 national metrology institutes in the Americas, achieving sub-nanosecond accuracy for applications in telecommunications, GPS, and scientific computing.^[26] Operational since 2009, this network uses GPS satellite links and two-way time transfers to compute time differences, supporting UTC dissemination and reducing reliance on distant primary standards like those in Europe or Asia.^[27] Such infrastructure underpins precise timing in distributed computing systems, including financial transactions and network synchronization protocols.

Organizations

Missionary and religious groups

SIM, an international interdenominational evangelical Christian mission organization, was founded in 1893 as the Sudan Interior Mission to evangelize the interior regions of Africa beyond coastal areas already reached by other missions.^[28] The organization originated from the vision of Canadians Walter Gowans and Rowland Bingham, joined by American Thomas Kent, who sailed to West Africa with the goal of reaching an estimated 60 million people in the Soudan region.^[29] The pioneers arrived in Badagry, Nigeria, on December 4, 1893, marking the start of operations amid challenges including disease, with Gowans and Kent dying shortly after arrival, leaving Bingham to establish the mission's foundation.^[28] Over the subsequent decades, SIM expanded from its African focus, entering Ethiopia in 1928 and later branching into Asia, South America, Europe, and other regions, reflecting a shift from Sudan-specific work to global outreach.^[29] In 1982, the name was simplified to SIM to accommodate broader international activities, and by 2000, it adopted "Serving In Mission" as a trade name in English-speaking countries while retaining SIM officially worldwide.^[30] Today, SIM comprises a global family of over 4,000 workers from more than 70 nations, serving in excess of 70 countries across 10 regions including West Africa, East and Central Africa, Southern Africa, Pacific Asia, East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, South and Central America, North America and the Caribbean, and Europe.^[31] Its ministries emphasize church planting, discipleship, mobilization of local workers, and evangelism among least-reached communities, refugees, migrants, and rural populations, in partnership with evangelical churches.^[32] A distinct entity, the Society of Indian Missions (SIM), operates as a Christian missionary organization focused on serving Native American communities in the United States and Canada since its establishment in 1951.^[33] This group conducts faith-based outreach tailored to indigenous populations, differing from the international SIM's broader global scope.^[33]

Professional and industry associations

The Society for Information Management (SIM) is a nonprofit professional association dedicated to senior information technology executives, founded in 1968 and headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.^[34] It comprises over 4,500 members, primarily chief information officers, IT directors, and other high-level technology leaders from organizations spanning multiple industries with significant technology expenditures.^[35] SIM emphasizes peer networking, leadership cultivation, and knowledge sharing to address evolving IT management demands.^[36] SIM structures its operations around a national framework supported by local chapters in over 40 major U.S. metropolitan areas, enabling region-specific events, roundtables, and collaborations.^[37] These chapters host monthly meetings, annual conferences, and initiatives like charity fundraisers, fostering direct exchanges among executives on topics such as digital transformation and cybersecurity.^[38] Nationally, SIM facilitates specialized programs including the Advanced Practices Council for in-depth research on IT governance and the SIM Research Institute for actionable studies on technology trends, drawing from member surveys and expert input.^[39] The SIM Leadership Institute delivers targeted training, such as executive education cohorts and regional leadership forums, aimed at enhancing skills in strategic IT alignment and innovation leadership.^[40] Complementing these efforts, the SIM Foundation channels member philanthropy toward STEM education, distributing over $1.5 million annually to related nonprofits through chapter-driven grants and events.^[36] SIM International (SIMI), an affiliated global arm, convenes IT executives, academics, and consultants for discussions on cross-border technology issues, extending the association's influence beyond the U.S.^[41] In addition to SIM, smaller professional groups bear the SIM acronym, such as the Social Issues in Management division of the Academy of Management, which focuses on ethical and societal dimensions of business practices through academic research and conferences.^[42] The Interim Managers Association (Stowarzyszenie Interim Managerów, or SIM) in Poland certifies and trains professionals in temporary executive roles, promoting standards in the interim management sector since its establishment.^[43] These entities, while niche, contribute to specialized professional development in their respective domains.

Commercial entities

SimCorp A/S, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, develops and provides integrated investment management platform technology and services to asset managers, banks, pension funds, and other financial institutions worldwide.^[44] The company's core offering, SimCorp Dimension, supports end-to-end processes including front-office portfolio management, middle-office risk and performance analysis, and back-office operations such as accounting, compliance, and reporting.^[45] As of recent reports, SimCorp employs hundreds of professionals across multiple continents and partners with leading financial entities to handle complex, data-intensive workflows in the buy-side sector.^[46] Other smaller commercial entities bearing the "Sim" name include SIM Enterprises, a Manitoba-based firm established with over 40 years of experience in custom fabrication, manufacturing, and service installations for industrial applications.^[47] Similarly, S.I.M. Inc., operational since 1972 in Canada, specializes in multidisciplinary training services for corporate clients, leveraging a team with expertise in various sectors to deliver tailored professional development programs.^[48] These entities operate primarily in niche markets, contrasting with SimCorp's scale in financial technology.

People

Individuals with surname Sim

Alastair Sim (9 October 1900 – 19 August 1976) was a Scottish character actor who began his stage career in 1930 and appeared in films from 1935, gaining recognition for eccentric roles in British cinema, including Ebenezer Scrooge in the 1951 adaptation of A Christmas Carol.^[49]^[50] Dave Sim (born 17 May 1956) is a Canadian cartoonist and self-publisher renowned for creating the 300-issue comic book series Cerebus the Aardvark (1977–2004), which pioneered independent comics production and artistic experimentation in the medium.^[51] Ken Sim (born 18 October 1970) is a Canadian businessman and politician who has served as the 41st mayor of Vancouver since November 2022, following his election on 15 October 2022 as leader of the ABC Vancouver party, focusing on public safety and housing initiatives.^[52] Sim Wong Hoo (1955 – 4 January 2023) was a Singaporean entrepreneur who founded Creative Technology in 1981 and led it as chairman and CEO until his death, revolutionizing personal computing with the Sound Blaster audio card launched in 1989, which captured over 60% market share by the mid-1990s.^[53] Sheila Sim (1922–2016), born Sheila Beryl Grant Sim, was an English actress active from the 1940s to 1960s, appearing in films like Waterloo Road (1944) and married to Alastair Sim from 1936 until his death.^[54]

Given name or mononym Sim

Sim is a masculine given name, primarily a diminutive of Simon, derived from the Hebrew שִׁמְעוֹן (Shimʿon), meaning "he (God) has heard" or "to hear".^[55]^[56] In Scottish Gaelic contexts, it is interpreted as "the listener".^[57] The name appears in English, Scottish, and Dutch records as a short form of the biblical name Simeon or Simon, with early usage tied to medieval personal names.^[58]^[59] Historically uncommon as a standalone given name, Sim first appeared in U.S. records in 1880 and reached its highest popularity ranking of 833 in 1918, reflecting limited but persistent use primarily among boys.^[56] It remains rare today, often functioning as a nickname rather than a primary name, though it occurs independently in various cultures, including occasional Korean or Indonesian variants unrelated to the Hebrew root.^[58] Notable individuals bearing Sim as a given name include Sim Bhullar (born June 2, 1992), a Canadian professional basketball player of Punjabi Sikh descent who in 2014 became the first player of South Asian origin to sign a contract with an NBA team, the Sacramento Kings.^[60] As a mononym, Sim was the professional name of French comedian and actor Simon Jacques Eugène Berryer (July 21, 1926 – September 6, 2009), known for his work in film and theater, including roles in over 50 movies.^[57]

Places

Geographical locations

Sim is a town in Ashinsky District of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia, situated on the banks of the Sim River approximately 340 km west of Chelyabinsk, with an estimated population of 12,419 in 2024.^[61]^[62] Founded in 1759, it serves as an administrative center in the Southern Ural Mountains region.^[62] The Sim River is a waterway originating in the Ural Mountains and flowing through Chelyabinsk Oblast and the Republic of Bashkortostan in Russia, ultimately joining the Belaya River as part of the Volga River basin.^[63]^[64] Sim Lake refers to at least two bodies of water in Saskatchewan, Canada: one at 55° 27′ 18″ N, 104° 42′ 36″ W, and another at 58° 12′ 46″ N, 106° 49′ 31″ W.^[65]^[66]

Administrative divisions

Sim is a town and the administrative center of Sim Urban Settlement (Симское городское поселение) within Ashinsky Municipal District of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia.^[67] This urban settlement constitutes a municipal administrative division incorporating the town and adjacent rural localities. Situated on the Sim River, approximately 340 kilometers west of Chelyabinsk, the town spans an elevation of about 200 meters.^[62] Its estimated population was 12,419 as of 2024, reflecting a -1.5% annual change from 2021 to 2024 based on official census extrapolations.^[61] The settlement's governance is handled by local administration focused on urban services, infrastructure, and regional integration within the broader oblast framework.^[67]

Arts, entertainment, and media

Video games and simulations

The Maxis "Sim" series refers to a line of simulation video games developed by Maxis Software, where "Sim" abbreviates "simulation" to denote titles modeling real-world systems and decision-making.^[68]^[69] Beginning with SimCity in 1989, a city-building game in which players act as mayors constructing and managing urban infrastructure amid emergent events like disasters, the series pioneered open-ended simulation gameplay.^[70] Maxis expanded the formula across ecological and social themes, with titles published primarily for personal computers. Key entries include SimEarth: The Living Planet (1990), simulating global biogeochemical cycles and human impacts on planetary habitability; SimAnt (1991), a behavioral model of ant colony survival against threats like humans and spiders; SimLife (1992), focused on genetic evolution and ecosystem design; and SimFarm (1993), depicting agricultural operations influenced by weather and market forces.^[71] These games emphasized causal chains from player choices to systemic outcomes, often incorporating educational elements drawn from scientific principles without prescriptive narratives. The Sims (2000), shifting to household management and interpersonal dynamics, marked the series' commercial breakthrough, enabling customization of virtual inhabitants—termed "Sims"—in pursuits of needs like career advancement, relationships, and home-building.^[72] Developed amid Maxis' financial strains post-1997 acquisition by Electronic Arts, it evolved into a multimedia franchise with sequels like The Sims 2 (2004), The Sims 3 (2009), and The Sims 4 (2014), the latter receiving ongoing updates including expansion packs as of 2025.^[73] Later Maxis simulations, such as Spore (2008) tracing evolution from cellular to interstellar scales, extended the "Sim" ethos but diverged from strict prefix usage.^[70] The series' influence persists in the broader simulation genre, though critiques note simplifications in causal modeling for accessibility.^[74]

Music and bands

SiM (Silence iz Mine) is a Japanese rock band formed in 2004 in Shonan, Kanagawa Prefecture.^[75] The group fuses nu metal, hardcore, reggae, punk, and ska elements, creating a high-energy sound characterized by aggressive riffs, rap-infused vocals, and rhythmic grooves.^[76] Current members include vocalist and founder MAH (Gakuto Taniguchi), guitarist and keyboardist SHOW-HATE (Shohei Iida, joined 2006), bassist SiN (Shin'ya Shinohara, joined 2009), and drummer GODRi (Yuya Taniguchi).^[77] Their discography features albums like Pandora (2013) and The Beautiful People Are Going to Heaven (2017), with the band achieving three top 10 albums and five top 40 radio singles in Japan.^[78] The band's international breakthrough came with "The Rumbling," the opening theme for the final season of the anime Attack on Titan, released in March 2022; the track exceeded 200 million Spotify streams by 2023.^[79] ^[80] Other notable releases include "UNDER THE TREE" (2023 full-length version) and "CHAMPiONS" (2024, tied to the ALGS esports championship).^[81] SiM maintains an active presence through tours, merchandise, and videos emphasizing themes of resilience and anti-war sentiment.^[82]

Film, television, and literature

''SIM'' is a 2013 Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Diphan and starring Ann Augustine and Deepak Parambol.^[83] The title is an acronym for "Sorry I Am Mad," and the story centers on a villager who turns to social media to find an ideal wife, leading to comedic mishaps.^[84] The film received mixed reviews, with critics noting its lighthearted take on rural-urban contrasts but critiquing the script's bland humor.^[85] In literature, ''I Am Sleepless: Sim 299'' (2021) is the debut novel in Johan Twiss's science fiction series, depicting a young protagonist, Aidan, who enters advanced simulations to uncover secrets amid a war between humans and genetically modified Splicers.^[86] The narrative explores themes of reality, identity, and conflict resolution through virtual worlds.^[87] ''The Terrible Privacy of Maxwell Sim'' (2010) is a novel by Jonathan Coe following the titular character, a divorced salesman on a road trip selling teeth-whitening products, as he confronts personal isolation and familial estrangement in contemporary Britain.^[88] The work blends satire and introspection, drawing on influences like real-life events and literary nods to probe modern disconnection.^[89]

Transportation

Vehicle models and manufacturers

Simca was a French automobile manufacturer established on November 15, 1934, as a subsidiary of Fiat S.p.A. under the name Société Industrielle de Mécanique et Carrosserie Automobile (SIMCA), initially focused on assembling and distributing Fiat vehicles in France to circumvent import tariffs.^[90] The company was led from July 1935 to May 1963 by Italian industrialist Henri Théodore Pigozzi, who expanded operations by licensing Fiat designs and adapting them for the French market, producing models such as the Simca-Fiat 6CV and later the Simca 5 bus.^[91] Post-World War II, Simca emerged as France's second-largest automaker by production volume, trailing only Renault, with output reaching approximately 100,000 vehicles annually by the mid-1950s through popular models like the Simca Aronde (introduced 1951, featuring a 1,221 cc inline-four engine producing 45 horsepower) and the Vedette (a larger sedan with an overhead-valve V8 derived from Ford's flathead design, built under license).^[91] The firm innovated with front-wheel-drive prototypes and expanded internationally, notably licensing production in Brazil from 1958, where the Simca Jamboree and later Chambord models incorporated a 4.8-liter hemispherical-head V8 engine yielding 142 horsepower by 1963.^[91] Simca's engineering emphasized affordability and reliability, with the 1955 Simca Vedette producing over 50,000 units in its first year, though quality control issues and competition from established rivals like Citroën limited long-term market share.^[92] In 1963, Chrysler Corporation acquired a controlling stake in Simca for $42.5 million, integrating it into its European operations and rebadging models like the Simca 1000 (a rear-engined economy car launched in 1961 with a 777 cc engine delivering 34 horsepower, selling over 1 million units by 1978) as the Chrysler Simca 1000 in export markets.^[92] Further models included the 1100 series (1967, transverse-engine front-drive compact with independent suspension) and the 1300/1500 (1975, derived from Chrysler Europe's platforms). By the early 1970s, full ownership led to rebranding as Chrysler France in 1977, phasing out the Simca name after producing the final Horizon model in 1979, with total Simca-branded output exceeding 5 million vehicles over its independent era.^[92]^[90] The marque's decline reflected broader challenges in the European auto industry, including rising fuel costs and Japanese competition, rather than inherent design flaws.^[92]

Transportation systems

Sim Cargo is a European groupage freight transportation network designed for small and medium-sized forwarders, facilitating less-than-truckload shipments through direct, daily connections between partners.^[93] Established on January 1, 2020, by sim cargo GmbH in Germany, it emphasizes efficient transit times, low costs, and sustainability by linking major economic regions via road transport.^[94] The network spans 37 European countries, supported by 18 regional transshipment points and over 260 affiliated forwarders, with approximately 60 international partners handling standard, special, and additional services such as express or temperature-controlled shipments.^[93] In 2022, Austrian logistics provider cargo-partner offered to acquire one-third of Sim Cargo to expand its road transport capabilities, highlighting the network's role in enhancing groupage efficiency for mid-sized operators.^[95] Unlike larger consolidated carriers, Sim Cargo prioritizes flexibility and direct routing to minimize handling and delays, operating primarily within Europe without extending to intercontinental services.^[96]

Other uses

Acronyms in science and military

In scientific contexts, SIM most commonly denotes Selected Ion Monitoring, a targeted mode in mass spectrometry where the instrument focuses on specific ions of interest to enhance sensitivity and reduce noise, often used in quantitative analysis of trace compounds in complex samples such as environmental or pharmaceutical matrices.^[97] This technique, integral to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) workflows, allows for precise detection limits down to parts per trillion by scanning only predefined mass-to-charge ratios rather than full spectra.^[98] Another application is Structured Illumination Microscopy (SIM), a super-resolution imaging method that exceeds the diffraction limit of light by illuminating samples with patterned light to reconstruct finer details, achieving resolutions up to twice that of conventional wide-field microscopy; it has been widely adopted since the early 2000s for live-cell imaging in biology.^[99] In microbiology, SIM refers to Sulfur Indole Motility medium, a differential test tube used to assess bacterial production of hydrogen sulfide, indole from tryptophan, and flagellar motility, with results interpreted via color changes (e.g., black precipitate for H2S) and growth patterns; this has been a standard lab protocol since at least the mid-20th century.^[100] In military applications, SIM stands for Serialized Item Management, a U.S. Department of Defense practice for tracking serialized assets like weapons and electronics throughout their lifecycle to ensure accountability, maintenance scheduling, and sustainment data generation via Life-Cycle Item Management systems; implemented under DoD logistics policies, it integrates with enterprise resource planning to minimize losses and optimize readiness as of the 2010s.^[101] Historically, SIM designated intelligence services such as Italy's Servizio Informazioni Militari (1925–1945), which handled espionage and counterintelligence during World War II, and Spain's Servicio de Información Militar (1937–1939) under the Republican government, focused on wartime operations amid the Spanish Civil War.^[102] In simulation and modeling, SIM appears in terms like Simulation Management or Sensor Interaction Model within U.S. Army training systems, supporting virtual exercises for tactics development since the 1990s, though often as part of broader acronyms like SIMITAR for simulation-in-training applications.^[103]

Miscellaneous abbreviations and terms

Subscriber Identity Module (SIM): In mobile telecommunications, SIM refers to a removable smart card that authenticates a user's identity on a cellular network by storing the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI), authentication keys, and other subscription data; introduced commercially in 1991 by GSM standards, it enables secure network access and portability of phone numbers across devices. Security Information Management (SIM): In cybersecurity, SIM denotes a system or process for aggregating, correlating, and analyzing log data from network devices, applications, and hosts to identify potential threats, predating modern SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools which expanded on it by the early 2000s. Society for Information Management (SIM): SIM is the acronym for a global professional network established in 1968, comprising over 5,000 executives focused on advancing information technology leadership through research, networking, and education programs. In linguistic notation, "sim." abbreviates "similar" or "simile," used in scholarly texts to denote resemblance or figurative comparison, as documented in standard English dictionaries since the mid-20th century.^[104]

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The purpose of SIM Peru is to glorify God by partnering with the Peruvian church to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in communities where he is leas...Missing: religious | Show results with:religious
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About Society of Indian Missions | Faith-Based Missionary Work
Society of Indian Missions (SIM) is a Christian organization that has been serving the Native American communities in the United States and Canada since 1951.
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Society for Information Management - Overview, News & Similar ...
Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Mount Laurel New Jersey, Society for Information Management or SIM is a company that provides resources for IT leaders ...
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Society for Information Management (SIM) | Mount Laurel, NJ
Society for Information Management (SIM) is a community of thought leaders who share experiences and rich intellectual capital, and who explore future IT ...
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Society for Information Management: Home
Join SIM, the community for IT leaders. Connect, collaborate, and grow through exclusive networking, leadership development, and cutting-edge tech insights.About SIM · SIM Foundation · Join a SIM Chapter · SIM Career Center
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About - Society for Information Management Chapters
In 2005, the Society for Information Management (SIM) published a paper entitled "Trends and Implications for the IT Workforce.<|separator|>
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Society for Information Management - Chicago Chapter
SIM Chicago provides a unique opportunity to interact with thought leaders throughout the technology and business fields.Event Calendar · Membership · SIM International (SIMI) · CIO of the Year
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SIM Research Institute | LinkedIn
The SIM Research Institute aims to strengthen this capability and enrich the value of SIM by empowering our members' success through insightful and actionable ...
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GOVERNANCE - SIM Leadership Institute
SIM has been firmly and deeply committed to ongoing leadership development as a core tenet of the Society's beliefs and activities.
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SIM International (SIMI) - Society for Information Management
ABOUT SIMI. SIM International (SIMI) is an association of senior IT executives, prominent academicians, selected consultants, and other IT thought leaders ...
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Social Issues in Management (SIM) - Academy of Management
Maria Jose Murcia has been appointed SIM's first Global RAL (Representing the Latin America region). Petya Koleva has been appointed to the committee ( ...Missing: professional named
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How to become a SIM member - The Interim Managers Association
The Interim Managers Association (SIM) offers training and certifications that support the professionalization of the Interim Management market and improve ...
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Welcome to SimCorp | SimCorp
For over 50 years, SimCorp has been the trusted technology partner for leading financial institutions worldwide. We combine innovative platform technology ...Who we areCareerSolutionsContact UsOpen positions
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SimCorp - Crunchbase Company Profile & Funding
SimCorp is a provider of investment management software solutions and services for the global financial industry. Their software solution, SimCorp Dimension, ...
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SimCorp - LinkedIn
SimCorp is a provider of industry-leading integrated investment management solutions for the global buy side. Founded in 1971, with more than 3,000 ...
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Home - SIM Enterprises - Service / Installation / Manufacturing
SIM Enterprises is an innovative company, based in Lowe Farm, Manitoba. We have over 40 years of combined experience in the manufacturing and custom fabrication ...
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S.I.M. Inc. | LinkedIn
Founded in 1972, SIM is a pioneer in training services offered to companies. Over the years, SIM's experienced multidisciplinary team has earned a reputation ...
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Sim, Alastair (1900-1976) Biography - BFI Screenonline
He was on stage first in 1930 (a bit part in Robeson 's Othello), and in films from 1935. By the mid 1940s he was a (slightly decaying) national institution.
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Alastair Sim(1900-1976) - IMDb
Alastair Sim. Actor: A Christmas Carol. The son of Alexander Sim JP and Isabella McIntyre, Alastair Sim was educated in Edinburgh.
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Dave Sim - Lambiek Comiclopedia
Jul 8, 2025 · Dave Sim was born in 1956 in Hamilton, Ontario, but raised in Kitchener since he was two. A comic fan since early childhood, he published a ...
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Mayor Ken Sim | City of Vancouver
Mayor Ken Sim was elected in October 2022 to build a better city.
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Creative Technology founder Sim Wong Hoo dies at age 67
Jan 5, 2023 · Creative Technology chairman and chief executive Sim Wong Hoo, one of Singapore's most famous tech entrepreneurs, died on Wednesday. He was 67.
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Celebrities with last name: Sim - FamousFix.com list
The list Celebrities with last name: Sim includes Alastair Sim, Keong Sim, Gerald Sim, Lakva Sim and Sheila Sim (actress). The list consists of 27 members.
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Meaning of the name Sim
Jun 11, 2025 · The name 'Sim' is most commonly a diminutive of the Hebrew name 'Simon' or 'Simeon,' meaning 'he has heard' or 'to hear.
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Sim - Baby Name, Origin, Meaning, And Popularity - Parenting Patch
The name Sim has its roots in the Hebrew name Shim'on, which means "he has heard." This name was transliterated into Greek as Simon and subsequently into Latin ...
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Sim - Baby Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity for a Boy
Sim is a boy's name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning "the listener". Sim is the 918 ranked male name by popularity.
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Sim: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, & Inspiration
Family name origins & meanings. Scottish and Dutch : from the personal name Sim, a short form of Simon. Korean : variant of Shim. Indonesian : unexplained.
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Sim - Meaning, Origin & Family History - Surname Database
It derives from the given name "Simme", a late form of the Greek personal name "Simon", itself ultimately from the Hebrew name "Shimeon" meaning "he who hears".<|separator|>
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Famous people named Sim - Baby Names Pedia
Sim - Famous people named Sim ; Sim Bhullar ; SimSweetie ; Simba ; Simmon ; Brother Sim.
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Sim (Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia) - City Population
Sim, Сим, 20,164 ; Sim. 12,419 Population [2024] – Estimate. -1.5% Annual Population Change [2021 → 2024].
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Sim (Town/city) - Mapy.com
Sim is a town in Ashinsky District of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. It is located on the Sim River, 340 km west of Chelyabinsk and is the administrative ...
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Sim in Urals District, Russia - Ask AI - Mindtrip
The city is named after the Sim River, which flows through the region, contributing to its scenic beauty and providing opportunities for outdoor activities.
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4+ Hundred Sim River Royalty-Free Images, Stock Photos & Pictures
Sim, town in Ashinsky District of Chelyabinsk Oblast, Russia. Located in Southern Urals among mountains. Founded in 1759 on Sim River. Summer cityscape. Sim, ...
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Sim Lake - Canadian Geographical Names Database
Sim Lake ; LAKE-Lake · Lake · Saskatchewan · 55° 27′ 18″ N, 104° 42′ 36″ W.
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Place names - Sim Lake - Canadian Geographical Names Database
Sim Lake ; Saskatchewan · 58° 12′ 46″ N, 106° 49′ 31″ W · 58.212726, -106.825198 · 074J02 · 1:50 000.
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Администрация Симского городского поселения
456020, Челябинская область, г. Сим, ул. Пушкина, д. 6. Наш адрес. +7 (35159) 79-0-80. Приемная. Главная · Город · Общая информация · История · Символика ...Missing: деление | Show results with:деление
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SIM Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
1. of 2 abbreviation simulation; simulator SIM 2. of 2 noun ˈsim less common variant of sim card Examples of sim in a Sentence
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What Does SIM Mean? - Cyber Definitions
Simulation Game. The acronym SIM is widely used to refer to the "Simulation Game" genre of video games. SIM games are designed to simulate aspects of reality.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Maxis Sim series - MobyGames
SimAnimals series · SimCity series · SimGolf series · The Sims franchise / MySims series · SimTower series.
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Maxis games on Abandonware DOS
Games by Maxis · SimCity · SimEarth · SimAnt: The Electronic Ant Colony · A-Train · SimLife · SimCity 2000 · SimFarm · Unnatural Selection.<|separator|>
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Maxis canceled The Sims in the '90s, but it was saved by an unlikely ...
Jun 14, 2024 · Riding the success of 1993's SimCity 2000, Maxis went public in 1995, but mismanagement and industry headwinds saw the studio's fortunes take a ...
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When SimCity got serious: the story of Maxis Business Simulations ...
May 19, 2020 · The trademark registration for SimRefinery suggests that the game was officially handed over to Chevron on Monday, October 26, 1992. (It's ...
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SiM - generasia
Jun 18, 2016 · SiM (Silence iz Mine) is a Japanese rock band under Universal Music Japan. They formed in Shonan, Kanagawa, Japan in 2004.<|separator|>
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SiM - Shelter Music Group
Bio. SiM (Silence iz Mine) conquered their native country of Japan with a volatile mix of nü-metal and postmodern hard rock injected with hardcore attitude.
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SiM - Jpop Wiki - Fandom
MAH (谷口学) - Vocalist (2004-Present) · SHOW-HATE (飯田昌平) - Guitarist & Keyboardist (2006-Present) · SiN (篠原慎也) - Bassist (2009-Present) · GODRi (谷口雄哉) ...
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SiM - Apple Music
Since forming in 2004, multi-genre Japanese rock band SiM has scored three Top 10 LPs and five Top 40 radio hits.
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SiM | Spotify
SiM ; The Rumbling. 204,871,900 ; The Rumbling (TV Size). 95,388,578 ; Under the Tree. 48,021,819 ; UNDER THE TREE. 13,411,894 ; Devil in Your Heart. 25,604,474 ...
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INTRODUCING: SiM - Distorted Sound Magazine -
Dec 22, 2023 · SIM have been a band since 2004. However, outside of their native Japan, the band only found international fame thanks to the popular anime, Attack On Titan.Missing: members | Show results with:members
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CHAMPiONS OUT NOW! NEW ViDEO FOR CHAMPiONS. SiM - CHAMPiONS (Official Music Video) | ALGS Championship ... SiM "Sad Song" Music Video. youtube. MORE ViDEOS. SiM - ...
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SiM (@sim_japan) • Instagram photos and videos
SiM (Silence iz Mine) official Instagram Japan: https://SxixM.com International: https://SiM.komi.io. https://sxixm.com and 1 other links.<|separator|>
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SIM: Sorry I'm Mad (2013) - IMDb
Rating 3.2/10 (19) SIM: Sorry I'm Mad: Directed by Deepan. With Ann Augustine. When Iyer, a villager, goes in search of the perfect wife by using social media with the help of ...
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SIM Movie Review {2/5}: Critic Review of SIM by Times of India
Rating 2.0 · Review by Aswin J KumarReview: In his new film 'SIM', Diphan delinks himself from the action tag and forks out a new film where his hero is a normal human, devoid of muscles and ...
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SIM (2013) directed by Diphan • Reviews, film + cast - Letterboxd
Aswin J Kumar from The Times of India gave 2 stars wrote "What pushes SIM beyond mediocrity is a script ridden with characters whose humour is bland and ...
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I Am Sleepless: Sim 299 - Book 1 (Signed Paperback)
In stockSim 299 holds a secret of great power that can end the devastating Splicer War. No one has ever reached the final simulation, except Aidan. He's different. He's ...<|separator|>
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Book Review: Sim 299 (I Am Sleepless #1) by Johan Twiss -
May 10, 2021 · Title: Sim 299Series: I Am Sleepless #1Author: Johan TwissGenre: Science FictionWhere to buy: Amazon (affiliate link)Would I recommend: ...
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The Terrible Privacy of Maxwell Sim - Jonathan Coe
£8.99The Terrible Privacy of Maxwell Sim. CATEGORY: Fiction. Buy this book. First published: 2010. Print ISBN: 9780241967775. Price: £8.99. The Terrible Privacy of ...
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The Terrible Privacy of Maxwell Sim by Jonathan Coe | Goodreads
Rating 3.4 (5,796) Maxwell Sim seems to have hit rock bottom. Estranged from his father, newly divorced, unable to communicate with his only daughter.
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Theme: Simca – And All This Is Folly To the World. - Driven to Write
Mar 27, 2017 · 1935 – The SIMCA (Société Industrielle de Mécanique et de Carrosserie Automobile) company was founded in by FIAT and called Simca-Fiat until ...
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Automotive History: Simca Chambord, Brazil's First V8
Jun 15, 2021 · It was founded by none other then the Italian FIAT, in 1934, and after WW II it became the second largest French auto maker, behind only ...
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Simca: A Forgotten Marque? - Private Fleet
Mar 9, 2023 · Finally, by the early 1970s, Chrysler took the company over completely and Simca's name was changed to Chrysler France. The old Simca badge was ...
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Home - Sim Cargo
With 38 recipient countries, sim cargo represents the European groupage network for small and medium-sized forwarders. Take a look for yourself at the system ...
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cargo-partner announces offer to acquire one third of “sim cargo”
Jul 15, 2022 · With the acquisition of the renowned provider of smart groupage solutions, cargo-partner wants to strengthen its road transport network and ...
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The System - Sim Cargo
A total number of 37 European countries are covered in our groupage network Sim Cargo. Direct, mostly daily, connections between our international partners and ...
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What does SIM Stand For in Medical and Science acronyms? 25 ...
Selected ion monitoring · SIM — Space Interferometry Mission · SIM — Stress-Induced Martensite · SIM COORD — Simulation Coordinator.
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SIM Gas Abbreviation Meaning - All Acronyms
SIM in Gas commonly refers to Selected Ion Monitoring, a technique used in mass spectrometry to focus on specific ions of interest for analysis. This method is ...<|separator|>
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Superresolution structured illumination microscopy reconstruction ...
Jul 12, 2023 · Structured illumination microscopy (SIM) has become the standard for next-generation wide-field microscopy, offering ultrahigh imaging speed ...Missing: acronym | Show results with:acronym
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1.23: SIM Deep Tests - Biology LibreTexts
Feb 18, 2023 · SIM (sulfur reduction, indole, motility) medium is an example combination medium, meaning that one can determine several bacterial activities/ ...
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Serialized Item Management (SIM) | www.dau.edu
SIM is a practice designed to manage materiel throughout its lifecycle to generate and process Life-Cycle Item Management (LCIM) data.Missing: acronym | Show results with:acronym
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SIM - Military and Government - Acronym Finder
SIM, Servizio Informazioni Militari (Italian: Military Intelligence Service; 1925-1945; Italy). SIM, Security Incident Management.
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Acronyms - Army Modeling Simulation Office
Sim/Stim - Simulation/Stimulation SIM - Sensor Interaction Model SiMan - Simulation Management SIMEX - Simulation Exercise SIMITAR - Simulation in Training ...
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SIM. Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com
abbreviation · similar. · simile. sim. / sɪm /. noun. a computer game which simulates an activity such as playing a sport or flying an aircraft. “Collins ...<|separator|>