6. Technology changes (3)

There are many other technologies that have had a huge impact on society and organisations. For example

  • The introduction of smart phones and touch technology compared to the older mobile phones
  • The impact of ADSL broadband compared to the old analogue modems
  • The impact of the Internet on companies and society
  • The move to digital cameras and video recorders
  • The impact of MP3 on the entertainment and music industry
  • The introduction of social media and blogging
  • The introduction of e-book readers on the publishing / book industry

In modern jargon, these are 'disruptive technologies', as they change the way people do things and they can change entire industries within the space of a few years.

 

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