The document discusses how technology has rapidly advanced since 1996 and the implications for information professionals. It notes that in 1996, the internet was in its infancy with few users and services that now exist like Google, YouTube, and Wikipedia did not yet exist. The document then discusses how digital disruption is accelerating through changes in mindsets, messages, money, and machines. This has implications for how people work with processes and technology. Specifically, it means process owners can implement their own solutions, everything begins with mobile, and configuring/connecting skills are key. It raises questions around who now owns the big picture and provides adult supervision over these diverging perspectives between people, processes, and technology.
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