As information technologies continue to converge, more strategic alliances will form. These partnerships play a critical role in the development of new products and services.
Predictor: Eager, Bill
Prediction, in context:In his 1994 book “The Information Superhighway Illustrated,” Bill Eager writes about his view of the future: ”As information technologies continue to converge, more strategic alliances will form. These partnerships play a critical role in the development of new products and services. Although the specific nature of new hardware, software, and network technologies may vary, it is inevitable that an increasing volume of information will travel in digital format over high-speed communication lines.”
Biography:Bill Eager, an Internet marketing pioneer, wrote many books about the field, including the best-sellers “The Information Payoff” and “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Online Marketing.” He was also known for his presentations and workshops about technology at national conferences. (Entrepreneur/Business Leader.)
Date of prediction: January 1, 1994
Topic of prediction: Global Relationships/Politics
Subtopic: Creating a Smaller World
Name of publication: The Information Superhighway Illustrated
Title, headline, chapter name: Chapter 13: Enabling Technologies
Quote Type: Direct quote
Page number or URL of document at time of study:
Page 165
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