Talk about flying into the future! I recently rode the fastest train in the world, which is located in Shanghai! Over 430 kms/hour! That's smoking fast and you can see some details about the ride on the above video - yes, I know...James Cameron I am not!
Asia too isn't trying to copy Mr. Cameron's "virtual" mind-blowing future universe in film. No, they are investing in real, killer infrastructure that will shoot them into the real future...and fast!
Asia too isn't trying to copy Mr. Cameron's "virtual" mind-blowing future universe in film. No, they are investing in real, killer infrastructure that will shoot them into the real future...and fast!
The amazing thing about technology is that it can take you into another time, a new world, not only at the movies but in real life.
Businesses, cities and even countries can leapfrog rivals with properly directed, coordinated investment in new technology and infrastructure. These moves allow you to literally jump over multiple iterations of technology - straight from my friend here on the left (yes, that's my son on a water buffalo!) to the fastest train in the world nearly overnight! Skipping right over slow trains, cars, etc. This can happen moving from a heavy coal-intensive polluter to the leader of the green economy. Or from AltaVista to a Google.
So I guess the message is that a country, a competitor or an entrepreneur can be light years behind today...but with a few strategic investments in the right places, in the right technology and in the right infrastructure they can zoom ahead. And it is happening in Asia. And did I mention, it's happening really, really FAST?!
How can you, your company or your community better use technology and targeted investment to propel you into the future? Leave your comments below!
Businesses, cities and even countries can leapfrog rivals with properly directed, coordinated investment in new technology and infrastructure. These moves allow you to literally jump over multiple iterations of technology - straight from my friend here on the left (yes, that's my son on a water buffalo!) to the fastest train in the world nearly overnight! Skipping right over slow trains, cars, etc. This can happen moving from a heavy coal-intensive polluter to the leader of the green economy. Or from AltaVista to a Google.
So I guess the message is that a country, a competitor or an entrepreneur can be light years behind today...but with a few strategic investments in the right places, in the right technology and in the right infrastructure they can zoom ahead. And it is happening in Asia. And did I mention, it's happening really, really FAST?!
How can you, your company or your community better use technology and targeted investment to propel you into the future? Leave your comments below!