Suddenly, the world is a very small place. Goods, services, people, and ideas can move across continents with alarming speed and efficiency.
Funds change currencies and hands with the push of buttons.
Anyone can link up with anyone else, anytime, anywhere in the world via video, audio, or electronics. We have technology to thank for this. It is no secret that with the advent of electronic commerce and the rapid growth of the Internet, today's markets and customers never sleep. This is not only a new challenge for global businesses attempting to serve a client base that spans time zones, but also of local enterprises that can no longer afford to keep traditional hours to serve an ever-changing set of customers. The Internet has changed the way business is conducted and the demographics of those who conduct it.