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To: John Mansfield who wrote (2277)	7/25/1998 3:44:00 PM
From: John Mansfield	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9818

'Full Committee Hearing The Impact of the Year 2000 Computer Problem (Y2K) on Small Business July 15, 1998 Testimony of Harris N. Miller President, Information Technology Association of America Mr. Chairman, thank you for this opportunity to testify about the Year 2000 impact on the nation's most at-risk group: small and mid-sized companies, often called small and medium enterprises (SME). Today I will first describe those risks and then outline an aggressive but necessary agenda to contain them. Y2K Risks for SMEs The Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) has been the nation's Paul Revere on the Year 2000 issue. We represent 11,000 direct and affiliate member companies--many of which are small and mid-sized companies themselves. ITAA member firms work at the forefront of computer software, systems integration, telecommunications, Internet, electronic commerce, outsourcing and more. We began our midnight ride in 1995, with a series of industry meetings and publications. We have learned more about the Year 2000 issue along the way, and have expanded our message to include the industry's only certification program, a weekly electronic newsletter reaching thousands in 70 countries, an alternate dispute resolution program, a solutions directory, an information packed Web Site (http://www.itaa.org), and much more. We have also given numerous Year 2000 presentations in cities across North America, Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East. Despite our galloping across the nation and around the globe, many countries and many small and mid-sized businesses--including far too many in the U.S.--have turned a deaf ear to this issue. To any SMEs that may be paying particular attention to the issue as a result of this hearing, let me say this in clear and unequivocal terms: the Redcoats are coming. The Year 2000 is a serious threat to the small business community. It will not put a dime in your pocket. It will not bring new customers to your door. It will not give your company a sexy new marketing image. But if you are not vigilant, if you do not identify your risks and take steps to avoid them, the Year 2000 may take your business away. Permanently. ... house.gov