Today America will see the True Power of Technology

Today is no ordinary day for any person worldwide, it marks a day that the newswires go crazy, bloggers go nuts, podcasters rapidly post and journalists hunt to find the bigger story. Obama's inauguration will be forever remembered as statistics for this spectacular event - where America gets its first black President and a return to Democratic rule - come out in full force; millions of people here, billions of others there.

However the day will put an enourmous pressure on digital technologies as everyday people scramble to get the latest on the presidents moves. Just like the most popular events of the year when mobile phone masts get blocked as people celebrate Christmas and New Year. The daily slowdown of the internet between 7 - 11pm, and intense viewing figures increase a programmes popularity will have a major affect on instant communication. It is important you expect a slow-down in technology over the next 48 hours.

With warnings circulating the internet, while you celebrate this change in times, it is essential your systems can cope with all security threats. There is already a virus going round suggesting Obama will stand down deciding not to accept the post - however it is extremely unlikely this will happen.

• Ensure your employees know not to open any Obama related emails from insecure email addresses.
• Wait until the hysteria has died down before changing strategy based on Obama's words