Tuesday, January 20, 2009

The New President

Barack Obama's historic journey to the White House reached its successful conclusion on Tuesday when he took oath of office (see the attached video) as the 44th president of the USA. His unbelievable ascendancy to the most powerful office is filled with huge expectations, hopes and challenges. This is exacerbated by the fact that US economy is going through one of its worst periods in modern history.

It is very important for the President to put together a broad economic recovery plan that is inclusive of the main street along with appropriate regulatory control on the Wall Street. Along with the plan, using his unique power of inspiring and energizing millions of Americans to rally around themes, the President should inspire the people to pull out from this economic quagmire and despondency.

With a President who understands and believe in the power of information technology, I foresee a major technology enabled transformation happening in the Government, Healthcare Sector, Citizen Relations, Foreign Affairs, Infrastructure and Energy & Manufacturing. This is going to open up opportunities for organizations that are willing to invest in the US, stay long term and provide partnering approach with various stakeholders.

Let us all welcome the new President and wish him all the success and provide the support required to overcome the challenges he has inherited.



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