Networks extend the reach of their users, collapsing space and time, with an individual user sharing data and information with resources across the continents as easily as if they were next door. Tomorrow’s networks will be servants, serving the needs of their user.
Predictor: Benhamou, Eric
Prediction, in context:In a press release publicizing his upcoming keynote speech at ComNet San Francisco July 21, 1992, 3Com CEO Eric Benhamou is quoted saying: ”Networks extend the reach of their users, collapsing space and time, with an individual user sharing data and information with resources across the continents as easily as if they were next door. Tomorrow’s networks will be servants, serving the needs of their user.”
Biography:Eric Benhamou chaired the American Electronics Association’s National Information Infrastructure Task Force from 1993-1995, representing 3,000 member companies in the fastest growing segments of the high-technology industry. He later became chairman of the 3Com Corporation, a world leader in networking technologies. (Technology Developer/Administrator.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1992
Topic of prediction: Global Relationships/Politics
Subtopic: Creating a Smaller World
Name of publication: PR Newswire
Title, headline, chapter name: 3Com’s Eric Benhamou to Deliver Keynote Address at Comnet San Fransisco, July 20-23, 1992
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe/document?_m=87006b68d1a4d375bbabd592da64fda5&_docnum=1&wchp=dGLbVlz-lSlzV&_md5=06c6ef75192426f5a37f69d49eecf71f
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