Crossroads: Electronic technology

Adrienne Giannone,president and chief executive of Edge Electronics of Bohemia.

Economic outlook: Long Island's economy will become ever more dependent on technology, which will help lift the region out of the doldrums.

Job outlook: Long Islanders who have

technical skills will be in demand.

Software is going to be a huge player, especially in the Long Island market. I think that technology is always going to be emerging. It's growing every single day. Everybody has a handheld device.

For me, the big obstacle is the talent, and keeping businesses and our youth on Long Island. That's the biggest obstacle.