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IPv6 Challenges and Opportunities
1sockchuck writes "Opinions differ on when the Internet will run out of IPv4 addresses, prompting a wholesale transition to IPv6. In recent videos, John Curran of ARIN provides an overview of issues involved in the IPv6 transition, while Martin Levy of Hurricane Electric discusses his company's view that early-mover status on IPv6 readiness can be a competitive advantage for service providers. Levy's company has published an IPv4 DeathWatch app for the iPhone to raise awareness of the transition."
...and always will be!
According to my copy of the CorpSpeak to English dictionary "challenge" and "opportunity" both say "See 'problem'."
Yes, but there are subtle differences. For example, when they speak of challenges, your corporate overlords are telling you there will be massive layoffs soon. However, when they speak to you of opportunities, it means you personally will be laid off immediately.
2002 called. They want their impending-IPv6-transition stories back.