The smaller space one bit of information can occupy, the more data you can get into a device and the faster it can operate.

For digital communication and data storage applications, such as magnetic recording media, you need two stable states to encode the 'ones' and 'zeros' of digital information.

IT savvy boards will have the advantage of pulling enough resources and pushing the technology-enabled business change and innovation.

There is no need to purchase additional space or equipment to store unnecessary information and no need to hire staff to manage it. And you eliminate any potential risks of discovery in the event of a legal action where a plaintiff requests you to produce information.

Half the battle is getting the probe up in space, but getting information back quickly and not limited is also important -- the reason for the probe to go up there in the first place.

An IT-friendly board should oversee the business strategy with IT strategy as an integral component.