I.T. - From Greenfield To Mainstream

In the early years of the I.T. industry what attracted people to it was the challenge of the unknown. This was the ultimate greenfield industry - something totally unlike anything else and with an unknown potential. If the industry took off, it offered unparalleled growth potential both for companies and individuals. And if it didn't...Well, that was part of the excitement. There's no need to go into the phenomenal growth of the I.T. industry, it is one of the most well documented stories there is. And of course companies and people grew - often far faster and far higher than they ever thought possible. Anyone who had even basic skills and new ideas had a place and a chance to succeed. But like all success stories, with the growth of I.T. the way things happen and the roads to personal growth have changed.

I.T. As Now A Formal Industry

I.T. is now one of the biggest industries and while the cases of unknowns creating something earth shattering do still emerge, those times are passing. It's unlikely that we will see another Bill Gates or Steve Jobs starting an empire from a garage. Not everyone can get to the top. The world of I.T. is now one of high performance with high demands and high competition. Basic skills and knowledge and a willingness to work hard may get you a job and some degree of advancement, but without something extra to bring to the table, fast track growth and reaching the top is not possible. Those who will grow are those who acquire today the skills they will need tomorrow. But knowing what you should be learning and where to find it is often a problem. Underestimating tomorrow is easy. Even Bill Gates did it. When talking about PCs in 1981 he said that '640K (of RAM) should be enough for anybody.' He got away with it because he is Bill Gates. Others will not be so lucky.

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