Internet technologies are being developed at a faster rate and the adoption cycles for new products are faster than ever before.

Industries like information security are being revolutionized, driven by market demand for technologies in the healthcare, financial, and national security markets. The youth market is driving device and content convergence and fueling new communication platforms that support collaborative networking. Businesses are managing information using minimal in-house infrastructure and therefore demanding software-as-a-service Internet solutions. Finally, consumers have a clear sight line to new technologies and services for the digital home. The emergence of social networking has played an important role in driving a wide variety of web based innovations, and has provided new pathways for business transactions and networking.