Lou Gerstner and his lieutenants at headquarters should be applauded for evolving with the times. In some way, though, I wonder whether the change isn't being forced by the impact the Internet has had in shaping perceptions. With the velocity of information daily transmitted over this great communications medium called the Web, today's unchecked benchmark claim becomes tomorrow's fact. Old Man Watson may not have approved. But the competition to grab and keep the attention of press and customers has become tougher than ever.
Tough times call for tough measures.
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