Inauguration Day: What Businesses Can Expect From The Obama Administration

As this slideshow makes clear, the Obama administration is positioned to have a dramatic impact on American business and technology.

Most of that is through actual policy decisions. But some of it, like the new president's devotion to his BlackBerry, are mostly symbolic. But don't think that doesn't matter. The importance of the presidential bully pulpit has long been recognized, and Obama's embrace of technology -- from green tech to mobile e-mail and beyond -- is already making a big difference.

The New York Times estimates that Obama's BlackBerry addiction is worth $50 million to Research In Motion, partly because the company is not paying for the endorsement. Of course, Obama may still have to surrender the BlackBerry to security concerns, and it's unlikely that your company will get such a boost.

But make no mistake, the new commander in chief is all about technology. And you can bet that emphasis will trickle down and affect the business world in all sorts of ways -- including as a vital tool to help you beat the recession.

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