Computers power the virtually instantaneous communication and information capabilities that are transforming purchasing, sales, innovation, marketing, and organizational structures.

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This is not an uncommon scenario, especially in a culture of instantaneous communication.

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We work in an age of instant messaging, email, and other almost-instantaneous communication.

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IP-based networks cannot guarantee instantaneous communication, so a substantial amount of buffering (several seconds) was used to smooth out any hiccups.

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But for the most part, Americans of every age and stage are wrapping themselves in apps, clicks and instantaneous communication as part of a social network.

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Online advertising can often be the ideal communication contact for seasonal messaging as the results are practically instantaneous with timely and adaptable messaging.

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