In announcing the Dubai-It initiative, Sheikh Mohammed stated that speed does not mean haste, quality does not mean delay, and ambition has no value without execution. Inherent in the initiative are three major expectations: Ideas must generate results: Although strategies, announcements and ambitions may define a course of action, the ultimate measure of their validity lies in their implementation. Speed must be accompanied by discipline: Preparation, ownership, decision-making and coordination are among the ways faster delivery can occur; hasty work or lower standards are not acceptable alternatives. Results must be measured: The various award categories reference specific metrics to measure the technological results of