Here you go: 15:22 Sep 25, 2007
"Adding to today’s problem is the global nature of XXX’s business. Though the problem occurred between the early hours of 2:15am and 8:15am (MST) in the United States where virtually no B2B business is being transacted, business was only just beginning 9 hours ahead in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Sixteen hours behind, Japan and the rest of Asia-Pac are just finishing their days. Understanding the business calendar and business periods means recognizing how time shifts affect a globalized company." |