The importance of the Internet in the case of Madrid is disputed among experts.
I.B.M.'s technologists recognized the importance of the Internet early and communicated that to its executives.
This unprecedented campaign to protect net neutrality in India underlines the importance of the internet.
The focus on the online elements is indicative of the growing importance of the Internet for marketers.
In 1994, Netscape released Navigator, a Web browser whose rapid adoption demonstrated the coming economic importance of the Internet.
He and Mr. Gates repeatedly argued over the importance of the Internet, according to people there at the time.
Viik says that among politicians of all stripes there has always been "a silent consensus" about the importance of the internet.
But Brin said it was vital that Obama tackled the issue – not least because the importance of the internet means that trade and censorship are inextricably linked.
In a sign of the increasing importance of the Internet in news consumption, all the networks are devoting more resources to video streaming.
That move acknowledged the importance of the internet for communications, education, work and commerce and the need to protect online users, Mr. Wheeler had said.
But a podium suddenly appeared, Mr. Xi's chief of protocol made sure it was in order, and Mr. Xi addressed the group about the importance of the Internet.
