Not only Texas is flat...
COFFEE_KLATCH · Invited
Abstract
The internet communication infrastructure has been one of the main factors creating a ``flat'' world, a level playing field for innovation and the value of intellectual contributions. Furthermore, it has enabled a 24x7 frame of mind for development as well as manufacturing. Today it is therefore no longer optional but in fact a necessity to leverage skills and resources around the world, from research through production.
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