1. Why might it be believed that internet-centric computing is taking us back to architecture of mainframes and dumb terminals? Is it?

2. Web services sound way to complex to be worth. How are many chunks of code from many organizations actually going to work together to give the secure and reliable computing environment?

3. Reading implies that the company must always stay at forefront of technology and telecommunications. Though, adopting secondary approach where others adopt early and firm learns from their mistakes is frequent a viable strategy. When is each approach most suitable and explain why?

4. Portable communications technology leads to expectation of immediate availability. Write down the pros and con's of this trend?

5. What is digital convergence and why is it significant for business. Write down some of its implications and how might each be dealt with?