Opportunities and Challenges in a Shrinking World.

Enterprises are confronting a whole new set of challenges in the web 2.0 economy. The old boundaries of voice and data networks, distance and geography have been erased. Regardless of how you describe today's global business environment - a "flat world" or a "shrinking planet" - globalization 2.0 is upon us and information communications technologies (ICT) have never been a more critical enabler of enterprise competitiveness.

Global Crossing's worldwide fiber optic network is designed to help businesses navigate this new terrain. Our converged multi-service Internet Protocol (IP) network provides the platform for new applications, enabling businesses to realize operational efficiencies and reach new markets. It's this IP-based infrastructure that connects enterprises with their community of suppliers, partners and customers, fueling the dissemination of ideas, strategies, commerce and information - anywhere and anytime.

Our new position paper demonstrates how uniquely positioned Global Crossing is to help businesses streamline operations, improve communications, reduce wasteful activities and source services in a cost efficient way.