Portable technology the cloud automation
portable tech is a stand-alone digital device that may be carried easily in one hand.
Examples of portable tech: laptops, smartphones, smartwatch, Bluetooth devices, flash drives, tablets, wireless credit cards and GPS. Features of portable tech: 1. compact and lightweight 2. can connect to the Internet using a wireless connection Portable tech Vs. IT addiction: Technology devices are becoming smaller and can be easily carried or moved about without losing power or connectivity to the internet or other devices. Advantages of portable tech: 1. Increased communication among people 2. do tasks and communicate on the go 3. generally, take less space and easy to maintain 4. perfect for people who have jobs or life styles that require frequent location changes Disadvantages of portable tech: IT addiction - which means the inability to control the use of various kinds of technology - internet, smartphones and social networking sited - Instagram and Snapchat Causes of technology addiction: 1. brain hacking - applications are being developed to give us instant notifications and attract us towards coming back or continue using them. 2. portability - the size and convenience of smartphones and tablets means that we can take them just about anywhere. 3. connectivity - you can connect anytime from almost anywhere, which increase your screen time and reliance on these devices. |
the cloud is a popular term for using online applications to process and store information instead of using your own computer.
Cloud applications: 1. cloud storage 2. emails 3. social media 4. websites and online shopping Advantages of cloud applications: 1. ease of use 2. affordability 3. reach 4. variety Disadvantages of cloud applications: 1. lack of privacy Ethical behavior: Ethical behavior is acceptable use of online resources in an online social environment. |
automation is the use of machines to reduce human in manufacturing products and services
Examples of automation: 1. 3D printing 2. artificial intelligence applications 3. cobots Advantages of automation: 1. can work 24/7 2. reduce cost on long term 3. can work in dangerous situations 4. increase in productivity Disadvantages of automation: 1. technological unemployment 2. lack or lose of jobs Business and automation: business are replacing human by robots To be ready for future jobs: 1. be more intelligent 2. be more adaptable to change 3. have IT skills 4. be creative and innovative |