The document discusses trends related to economics, the environment, energy usage, and demographics. It notes that 87% of Fortune 500 companies from 25 years ago no longer exist, and only about 1/3 of major corporations today will still be around in 25 years. Another section shows how industries like print media, taxis, and music have been disrupted by new technologies. The document advocates that connecting all things to the internet (the "Internet of Everything") can help businesses and governments achieve goals like increased revenue, reduced costs, improved productivity and service delivery. However, it acknowledges that while everyone wants these benefits, no one wants to pay for the technology investments needed to realize them.