That is, we need a well planned Intranet that complements the Internet. But that in turn begs the question:
What good is it to be wired internally without the right appliances to fully utilize both the Internet and Intranet?
Put another way, our challenge today is how do we fully harness the technology that already has transformed UBM into the "Virtual Bank" it has become, i.e., being available at anytime from anywhere in the world. As a result, we have elevated Our Vision to a new level, i.e.,
To function in such a manner that any transaction performed on paper is the exception... not the norm.
This will become critical in order to minimize operating costs while paying top salaries and yet remain competitive. It also makes for an interesting Mission Statement, especially when coupled with our new Professional Services offerings.