I congratulate you as a group of individuals who have been recognized for your excellence. You have a responsibility to continue this pursuit of excellence. Indeed, this should be a guiding characteristic for all of us. The year 2001 can appropriately be described as a depressing year.
They are also relatively safe from loss or theft, and bridge physical distance. However, their dependency on technology exposes them to both technological and security failures – issues whose risk mitigation requires significant investments.