Technology's Role in Business and Academic Environments Analysis

This report provides an overview of technology's influence on both business and academic sectors. It explores the transformative effects of technology, including digital transformation, innovation, and online learning, while also addressing key challenges such as data security, integration issues, and the rapid pace of technological change. The report draws on various sources to analyze how technology is reshaping business practices and educational methods, improving communication, research capabilities, and student outcomes. Furthermore, it highlights the importance of adapting to emerging technologies to remain competitive and effective in both business and academic environments. The report also examines the challenges businesses face with rapid technological advancements and the importance of future-proofing infrastructure in educational institutions. The analysis covers various aspects, including cloud computing, social networking's role, and the need for businesses to understand core objectives and pain points to select the right technological solutions. Finally, the report emphasizes the significance of innovation and information technology in driving success and improving efficiency in business operations.

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Technology in Business and Academics
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Benjamin, H. (2016, February 5). Technology in Education: An Overview. Education Week, 22-
29. Retrieved from
https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/technology-in-education/index.html
In this century, technology is being used in all fields of education curriculum. Most
public schools in the United States provide at least one laptop for every three students. In the
U.S., technology and its application in education is one of the leading contemporary issues
(Benjamin, 2016). The body of research has made it clear that, making all teachers transform
slowly the teaching skills to digital technology may make sure that technology is utilized well in
classrooms. Online learning and technology has slowly improved results for most students
positively. The need for support from the government, school managements, parents, and other
key stakeholders would help in increasing the use of technology in the education industry.
Brian, R. (2017, June 13). Digital Transformation And Innovation In Today's Business World.
Forbes, 1-17. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/
Transformation of digital business is mainly driven by the factors which include
innovative technology, market demand, environmental factors and innovative technology.
Technology innovation has led to disruption of the technology as the business recently have
decided to move away from legal systems and have adopted new technology like the cloud
which are used to in acknowledgement of wide enterprise (Brian, 2017). This helps in bringing
business value, increase the speed, delivering results and lowering cost efforts more effectively.
For digital transformation to be successful, there are important keys which include provision of
consumer needs and innovation in the business. If these two are utilized well a great impact is
felt thus causing great storm in the business world.

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Dion, H. (2013, November 30). Can technology improve business innovation? Retrieved from
ZDNet: https://www.zdnet.com/article/can-technology-improve-business-innovation/
Today, technology is employed mostly so as to improve and boost innovation process.
Internet itself has improved the field of innovation as internet has connected millions of
individuals in the whole world with great deals of pooling new able resources and realizing them
thus bringing impressive results in the world. Nowadays there is an open innovation that is called
crowd funding and the concept is that everyone with best idea come to society and convince the
individuals to fund that idea. This has become reliable and repeatable process for innovation
harnessing and creating hard outcomes to beat by use of any other method (Dion, 2013).
Jared, N. (2012, March 16). Technology's Influence on Education. The South Way, 1-22.
Retrieved from https://www.southuniversity.edu/whoweare/newsroom/blog/technologys-
influence-on-education-76874
Technology takes a major role in day to day life where the education has no difference.
The technology is changing rapidly on how students learn and teachers teach. Computers
replaced use of chalkboards recently not only in higher education but also it has become part of
education in all ages in daily basis. Technology continues to merge thus finding new
opportunities and also challenges for students and teachers. Social networking can help in
education if used positively in teaching plans (Jared, 2012). Social networking can also bring
distractions in the school where it can be a source of tool for bullying and it has both privacy and
security.

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Matt, B. (2013, June 19). What is the future of technology in education? The Guardian, 11-31.
Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2013/jun/19/
technology-future-education-cloud-social-learning
Future of technology in education is access and collaboration of anywhere learning both
locally and globally thus making learning and teaching social (Matt, 2013). Institutions of future
may have traditional like students and also online students who stay across the world. In future,
technology may become a barrier to learning and teaching and schools must prepare for it by
taking away things that may bring such barriers. The institutions will need some installed
software’s, servers and local file storage, and also fast internet connection. Education in the
future technology, infrastructure is paramount. We may not know the new device for the future
but we know that it may need a cloud thus schools need future proof their infrastructure will be
the best.
Nick, M. (2017, February 9). Rapid Technological Change Is The Biggest Threat To Global
Business. Forbes, 7-34. Retrieved from
https://www.forbes.com/sites/nickmorrison/2017/02/09/donald-trump-is-not-the-biggest-
threat-to-global-business/#2bc54bd1b73b
Instead of technology bringing innovation in business today, it has brought big challenge
the leaders of tomorrow will face because the decisions made bring biggest challenge that leaders
face globally. 68 percent of the respondents have a major challenge compared to 60% who have
shifted into political and economic power and also 59% who believe climate change is the
biggest threat (Nick, 2017). According to survey, high rapid technology and advancement of it
has larger challenge for those business leaders globally. Thus keeping rate of advancement high

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will lead to challenges which are significant for future leaders because it will add new
complexity layer so as to stay ahead of competitors.
Paolo Del, N. (2019, April 10). Top 10 technology challenges businesses face. Channel Daily
News, 1-10. Retrieved from https://channeldailynews.com/news/top-10-technology-
challenges-businesses-face/7570
Change of technology is the gratest threat the business by go through globally. The
challenges that business face include security of the information like data privacy, management
and storage of the information concerning with business, upgrading and integration of the
technology which takes place so first before the business adapts to the previous one, regulating
compliance, fraud monitering, disaster recovery during continuity of business, information in the
social media about the company, cloud computing, governance and risk management,
management of the resources and the infrastructure management (Paolo, 2019).
Sarah, K. (2010, November 22). 8 Ways Technology Is Improving Education. Retrieved from
Meshable: https://mashable.com/2010/11/22/technology-in-education/#sgXrqLciX5qt
Technology has improved education greatly from primary schools to higher education
levels and every one can feel the impact of that technology. Technology has improved education
in effective assessments when teachers are preparing lesson plans. First technology has improved
communication skills as communication is the essential activity in education (Sara, 2010).
Technology has emerged in communication as the gaps have been bridged and the flow of
knowledge has become smooth. Secondly, technology has advanced research in technology and
it has become easier. This has saved time since the researcher can find the information in easier

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way than going piles of magazines and books while finding reference to their projects and
assignments.
Tikiela, M. (2018, February 26). 3 Big Technology Challenges Businesses Face, and how to
Overcome Them. Industry & Trends, 4-20. Retrieved from
https://www.commercient.com/3-big-technology-challenges-businesses-face-overcome/
Technology is evolving constantly thus making it hard for small businesses to adapt. The
3 main problems that they go through include: it’s because to choose appropriate technology the
company may need and before you choose the technology is advanced. This can be overcome by
understanding core objectives pain points that come across and future expectations which will
help in choosing right solution. Secondly, integration application is another challenge as new
technology does not go well with legacy application and older systems (Tikiela, 2018). This can
be overcome by minimizing the issues that arise during integrating application. Thirdly, securing
data of a company is a challenge as cyber bullying and cyber criminals is a great challenge. This
can be overcome by teaching the employees about cyber bullying and policies that govern
internet usage.
Vibes, B. (2015, December 3). The Importance of Information Technology In Business Today.
Tech & Gadgets, 6-16. Retrieved from https://www.business2community.com/tech-
gadgets/importance-information-technology-business-today-01393380
Information technology innovation and the innovation is the way to success of the
business. Importance of information technology in business affair includes innovation of love
affair in innovation as the innovation improves work of every genius making the public to go
with the idea. Also information technology has come up with faster processing, wider

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distribution of information and improving ways of data storage (Vibes, 2015). This include
making social networking efficient than going stay at clubs, digital marketing has improved
everything in the market and working its computers is more efficient. Also information
technology has made marketing more effective, higher sales globally and also instant support of
customers.

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Benjamin, H. (2016, February 5). Technology in Education: An Overview. Education Week, 22-29.
Retrieved from https://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/technology-in-education/index.html
Brian, R. (2017, June 13). Digital Transformation And Innovation In Today's Business World. Forbes, 1-17.
Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/
Dion, H. (2013, November 30). Can technology improve business innovation? Retrieved from ZDNet:
https://www.zdnet.com/article/can-technology-improve-business-innovation/
Jared, N. (2012, March 16). Technology's Influence on Education. The South Way, 1-22. Retrieved from
https://www.southuniversity.edu/whoweare/newsroom/blog/technologys-influence-on-
education-76874
Matt, B. (2013, June 19). What is the future of technology in education? The Guardian, 11-31. Retrieved
from https://www.theguardian.com/teacher-network/teacher-blog/2013/jun/19/technology-
future-education-cloud-social-learning
Paolo Del, N. (2019, April 10). Top 10 technology challenges businesses face. Channel Daily News, 1-10.
Retrieved from https://channeldailynews.com/news/top-10-technology-challenges-businesses-
face/7570
Sarah, K. (2010, November 22). 8 Ways Technology Is Improving Education. Retrieved from Meshable:
https://mashable.com/2010/11/22/technology-in-education/#sgXrqLciX5qt
Tikiela, M. (2018, February 26). 3 Big Technology Challenges Businesses Face, and how to Overcome
Them. Industry & Trends, 4-20. Retrieved from https://www.commercient.com/3-big-
technology-challenges-businesses-face-overcome/
Vibes, B. (2015, December 3). The Importance of Information Technology In Business Today. Tech &
Gadgets, 6-16. Retrieved from
https://www.business2community.com/tech-gadgets/importance-information-technology-
business-today-01393380