FROM INPUT TO A STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PLANNING PROCESS
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I suggest that the strategic plan needs to adapt to some “new” trends:
(1) Zero footprint platforms. Non PCs. Strange forms like PS2, WII, pda, cell phone, kiosk. type technologies.
(2) Low cost storage. Amazon S3 offering might make sense in some scenarios.
(3) The trend towards mashable content impacts direction.
(4) Low cost high speed access; new technologies like wimax could change use and volume.
(5) Nearly ubiquitous access sets expectations in connectivity and service levels.
(6) Vista, linux, and mac may all present unique opportunities.
(7) RIAA has court success; in loco parentis, may get us in the deep end.
(8) Porn and gambling continue to abound; challenge to the … …
(9) Facebook as digital dirt needs to be brought to everyone’s attention.
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