Worse, as far as I can tell from my research, there are no plans for any of these high-speed services in the near future. It is important for companies to clearly state their Internet usage policies, but it is just as important to enforce these policies. Companies can create a middle ground for employees by educating them on the issues surrounding Internet use and the factors that warrant an Internet usage policy. Many of our clients' policies allow for surfing and do not restrict most Internet use. We also find that most employees don't mind as long as their organization is honest with them.
Employees often agree with a policy when they understand the risks involved.
I am sure that Internet policy management will continue to be a very hot topic. With the IPO market dried up and dotcoms crossing the chasm, it's kind of in vogue to declare the revolution over. Only if they are in separate or noncompeting markets will Internet companies' margins shrink relative to offline companies. Let's examine that assumption, since the consequences could be serious for any company that takes it as an excuse for complacency. In consumers' minds they were substitutes.