Flexible, integrated communication networks are a key enabler of efficient operation in today's environment. This is never more important than in industries, such as health care, where life-saving decisions are impacted by available data. |
I felt we had a very strong bid for 2009. |
I guess I'm hoping that us not winning 2009 was kind of our just desserts [for the ice storm], but now we're back. |
I think this is clearly something where technology is leveling the playing field between the bigger companies and smaller companies. This industry has really transformed itself in 18 months in terms of the technology base that it is running on. |
I wouldn't be upset if they lost. I think everyone would like to keep a record intact. But we understand records are there to be broken. One day, somebody's going to do it. The Colts have a very good opportunity. |
IBM believes a common standards-based approach, like the XMCL Initiative, is an important step forward for content owners, retailers, and distributors, and ultimately for consumers, ... The initiative announced today will help evolve the digital distribution of content over the Internet to create new e-commerce opportunities. |
IBM believes a common standards-based approach, like the XMCL Initiative, is an important step forward for content owners, retailers, and distributors, and ultimately for consumers. The initiative announced today will help evolve the digital distribution of content over the Internet to create new e-commerce opportunities. |
If we have the opportunity to rebid, we will do so. I think we had an excellent bid and a high-quality presentation. |
It's entirely possible they could do it, ... They're certainly capable of running the table. |
It's like instant replay, ... We left [the 2009 vote] dejected and depressed. It's great to have a second shot. |
It's nice when it gets down to one team. People start talking about it, ... It's a time period when we're talked about and then not again until the next year. |
No doubt about it, things have certainly changed. |
Now the monkey is off their backs. |
Quite frankly, [the bid process] is as intense as any pursuit of a telecom contract I've ever been through representing BellSouth, |
Quite frankly, [the bid process] is as intense as any pursuit of a telecom contract I've ever been through representing BellSouth. |