There is nothing more to say to those still in denial. Accordingly, so many of the real helpful experts like Mr. Peter de Jager will move on to other pressing IT matters. As the predictions get more favorable, the doomsday position is less tenable. Accordingly, he had to at times be less than forthcoming. This will increase change.
Globalization requires a date standard.
After the Y2K crisis, it will not be business as usual. Many IT departments and CIOs will have lost much of the trust and freedom they previously enjoyed before the Y2k problem. Boards forevermore will be held accountable and liable for IT Investment. The Board will expect their lawyers to know better the intricacies of technology agreements relating to hardware, software, services, and performance.