Barry Loudermilk: “Over the past 40 years, we have experienced advancements in information technology that literally have transformed…”

“Over the past 40 years, we have experienced advancements in information technology that literally have transformed business, education, government; it has even transformed our culture. Information research that only a couple of decades ago would take days, months, maybe even years to accomplish is available, quite literally, at our fingertips and instantaneously. Other aspects of our lives have also been shaped by this immediate access to information. Shopping, you can go shopping without ever going to a store. You can conduct financial transactions without ever going to a bank. You can even have access to entertainment without ever going to a theater. These advancements in technology have not only transformed the way we access and store information, but it has also transformed the way we communicate. No longer is instantaneous voice-to-voice communication only available through a phone call, but people around the world instantly connect with one another with a variety of methods, from email, instant text messaging, even video conferencing, and this can be all down while you are on the move. You don't even have to be chained to a desk or in your business office. Really, every aspect of our culture has been affected by the advancements in information technology, and, for the most part, our lives have been improved by these advancements.…”