Resumen
This article focuses on Y2K computer problem in various countries. Due to Y2K problem small and medium-sized enterprises, which typically constitute over 98 percent of private-sector businesses in the U.S., global remediation costs have been estimated to be anywhere from $250 to $900 billion. The advanced industrial nations will bear much of this burden, other countries are struggling to find the needed resources. The Y2K computer problem has presented a unique opportunity to reveal and test global computer-related dependencies. The National Research Council has initiated a three-phase Y2K project with the International Y2K Cooperation Center, the IEEE and other partners, including data gathering, analysis and synthesis of lessons learned in power, telecommunications, finance, health and transportation. Lack of awareness of dependencies on computer-based technologies, distractions, lack of resources and limited policy levers have all contributed to the likelihood that many countries will not finish necessary Y2K repairs in time.