A.O.L. Company Paper

The Industry I. Introduction The Internet revolution has been compared in size and influence to that of the industrial revolution. Within the past decade, a tidal wave of online interactive services has hit the ocean of our economy. Many have failed to keep afloat, but those who have found favor in the eyes of web surfers have reaped great rewards and mighty companies have been established. At the forefront of these mighty companies is America …

…around the foundation of the Internet. The leaders of America Online eco these words when they say: "These new industries will make this revolution even more profound than the first - and change forever the way we do business, the way we interact with each other and the way we connect with customers. In conclusion, for our combined companies, our shareholders, and our consumers around the world, the best is yet to come"(Annual Report).