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There’s never been a greater need to understand the impact of global unrest on your business. The best defense? Clear thinking and smart planning. The most comprehensive gathering of current intelligence to handle these critical business issues is Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2003, March 23 - 27 in San Diego CA.
Competing and Governing in the Emerging Storm
(32J)
9:30 am - 10:30 am 26 March 2003
Caldwell, French
Governments affect the way connected societies and economies develop in different geographies. Their roles in bridging the digital divide, stimulating e-commerce and moving their own services online need to adapt to changing economic conditions. This presentation will focus on how the connected economy shapes new forms of competitions -- as well as new boundaries between society and economy -- and also look at public policy challenges, trends and the impact on enterprises.
- How will the connected economy and globalization transform competition in the next five years?
- Which IT-relevant policy areas will undergo the most significant transformation in the next five years?
- How should enterprises prepare to face new regulatory constraints and risks when competing in the connected economy?
Globalization of IT and its Economic Impact
(41J)
8:00 am - 9:00 am 27 March 2003
Miklovic, Dan
Globalization has been a powerful economic force in almost every sector of the U.S. and world economies. The IT industry is at the heart of globalization and is becoming a force to gain global competitive advantage by increasing not only business connectivity, but also social connectivity.
- How will enterprises and governments exploit IT to develop global economic power?
- How will IT connectivity and telecommunications capabilities develop globally, and what will be the implications?
- How will global business exploit applications and middleware to meet diverse, multinational business needs?
- Will struggles over taxation, privacy, security, trade and other issues surrounding the Internet hinder its full economic potential?
The Connected World: Addressing Globalization and Employee Issues in the Impending Conflict
(43J)
11:00 am - 12:00 pm 27 March 2003
Mogull, Rich
IT-led globalization is changing all social activities: personal relationships and family lives, work, leisure, spiritualism, shopping, health, political discourse and maybe even "what it means to be human." New hopes and new societal opportunities arise from globalization, but only if we can manage conflicts as well as the impact on ourselves and our social networks.
- What will be the major impacts on society and people's lives from IT-led globalization?
- What strategies can people employ to manage and benefit from the impact of globalization?
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