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From John Chambers The theme of the 2004 annual
meeting of the World Economic Forum was Partnering for Prosperity
and Security.
Whether viewed as a small-scale instrument to foster opportunity,
or as a catalyst and engine for global economic growth, the
World Economic Forum recognizes that technology is a strategic
tool for commerce, economic growth, and long-range prosperity.
And while the World Economic Forum primarily focuses on global
issues, many of its findings are also applicable to global
business issues.
Economic growth and prosperity rely on healthy business partnerships.
Whether it is a partnership between countries or Fortune 500
corporations, the ability to quickly and reliably share information
between partners is key to the long-term success of any venture.
The network infrastructure that supports these business communications
is therefore an important component of productivity and commerce.
And like the ancient trade routes that once promoted and encouraged
commerce, a corporation's information infrastructure must
be protected for commerce to flourish.
As business requirements move beyond basic connectivity,
the sophistication and operational relevance of the corporate
information network has also grown proportionately. Through
its support for business-critical information, applications,
and processes, the network is now clearly a strategic asset
that is critical for operational effectiveness, competitive
resilience, and increased business productivity.
Whether
viewed as a small-scale instrument to foster opportunity,
or as a catalyst and engine for global economic growth, the
World Economic Forum recognizes that technology is a strategic
tool for commerce, economic growth, and long-range prosperity.
The
network infrastructure that supports these business communications
is therefore an important component of productivity and commerce.
And like the ancient trade routes that once promoted and encouraged
commerce, a corporation's information infrastructure must
be protected for commerce to flourish.
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