However, before a vision can become a true driving force, people need to be told what the vision is, have the vision explained to them, and then be convinced of how the vision will have a positive impact on their business. In a word . . . As we are all aware, the Internet is playing an increasingly important role in our businesses and in our lives. Novell recognizes the far-reaching impact of the Internet and has identified it as the catalyst for change. The driving forces for change in a commercial environment are competition and opportunity.
Competition is healthy, and with competition always comes opportunity, in one form or another.
There are also inhibitors to change. In the case of the Internet, the main inhibitor is complexity. The myriad ways in which businesses and people want to use the Internet pose formidable technological challenges that must be overcome before this catalyst for change can realize its full potential. At Novell, we believe there are ways to overcome the inhibitors to change. Our mission is to provide the best Net Services software to allow all of us to reap increased benefits from the Internet.