Restarting Technology: The Future Flickers Into View
by John Seelmeyer
Faced with a bulky office computer, any technician worth their salt begins by telling the frustrated user to try turning the computer off, then back on again. But how will that strategy work when it’s the entire tech economy that’s turned off, then back on again, as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane?
The screen is flickering to life, and while the picture of the post-pandemic technology sector isn’t entirely clear yet, some images are beginning to take shape:
People who moved much of their work and daily life online don’t appear to be reducing their internet usage.
Many of the changes brought about by the pandemic – remote meetings, most notably – will remain in place, although hybrids that combine in-person and remote participation are becoming more common.
Network security is a growing concern, reflecting the vulnerabilities of networks that stretch into home offices as well as highly publicized ransomware hacks of corporate systems.
The clearest indicator of the future of the technology sector is the continued high demand for broadband services.
Read the entire article at Nevada Business Magazine: https://www.nevadabusiness.com/2021/07/restarting-technology/
