The economy and the stock market were invincible. And we were still having the academic argument about when the new millennium began. The realities of our today are seeping in. Many companies that defined the opportunity of the Net and actually served as the impetus for our Net strategies are either dead or hanging on for dear life. We are not, as a group, confident in the short-term prospects of the economy.
Technology companies are particular targets on the stock market.
What a way to start a year from a technology perspective. Actually, the opportunity is as great as ever for any of us. Nevertheless, the potential of 2001 will depend on what we do with it and how we continue to use technology as a tool to continue the improvements of efficiencies, productivity, and the timeliness of data in our businesses. So let's consider the basics in your approach to the new year. Many of us have nearly completed financial plans for 2001.