Autonomic Computing

Life at Internet Speed

Welcome to the world of Internet speed. If one thing increasingly defines the modern workplace and workers' lives, it's that fast is no longer fast enough. The crush of new technology descending on the workplace—designed to provide quantum leaps in productivity and improve communication—is leaving many feeling alienated, disoriented, and burned out. People are bombarded with information, data, and deadlines. And many individuals aren't sure how to cope. Corporations are not much better. As competition escalates and pressure builds, many corporations believe they must respond with increasing speed to stay in the game. Customers, employees, and managers continue to develop expectations about doing business with organizations ...