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October 07, 2020

Tech Trends That Are Getting People Through COVID



If there are two things right now in the world that are impacting people on greater levels than ever before it is technology and COVID. Both of these things are spawning major changes in specific areas of life for certain individuals. Heck, not really even for certain individuals. For everyone! Whether you are a business owner or an employee, there is a good chance that your life has been impacted by COVID or technology.



What’s even more is, both of these technologies have gone hand in hand through this pandemic. That’s right, there have been certain key technologies that have reduced the spread of the COVID virus while also helping businesses stay active. These very same technologies have led to major technological trends. Trends that are shaping the world in a way you couldn’t imagine!

Online Shopping And Robot Deliveries

Most people can remember back in 2002 when the SARA outbreak led to the tremendous growth of both business-to-business and business-to-consumer online marketplace platforms in China. Well, the world saw somewhat of a similar trend with the COVID outbreak. The only difference what that the COVID outbreak led to a major transformation in online shopping. More and more people are shopping online these days because they are afraid to leave their homes. Not only this, but many businesses have started adapting to the online trend as well.

For instance, going back to China, there is currently a popular and well-known bar in Beijing that has continued to promote their happy hour with online orders and deliveries. That being said, online shopping needs to be supported by a robust logistics system because in-person deliver just isn’t safe or virus-proof. This is why many e-commerce stores and tech giants are starting to ramp up their efforts of utilizing robotic delivery systems to drop off and deliver goods. There is still, however, a large number of companies that are still relying on door-to-door no contact deliveries.

As online shopping explodes, more people are enjoying PGSLOT and other online games.

Digital And Contactless Payment Systems

If there is one thing in this world that is laden with germs and bacteria it is cash. Just think of all the people that handle cash and all the potentials that it could hold. While central banks in China, the US, and South Korea have done more than their part of implementing various measures to ensure that banknotes are clean before they go into circulation, they unfortunately just cannot prevent everything. This is exactly where contactless, digital payment systems come into play.

Cards and e-wallets are not only more than convenient and effective, but they are the number one way to prevent the further spread of the disease. These are the recommended payment methods for many businesses today. The only problem is that there are currently a reported 1.7 billion unbanked individuals who may or may not have access to such means of payment.

Remote Work Capabilities

As an employee or business owner, it is likely that you’ve noticed that more and more companies are asking people to work from home. Maybe you are currently working from work. Maybe you have asked your employees to work from the comfort and safety of their homes. Whatever the situation, there is no denying the fact that remote work is growing increasingly popular. This is something that has been made entirely possible through the use of technologies like virtual private networking, voice over internet protocols, virtual meetings, cloud technology, work collaboration tools, and even facial recognition technologies in some cases.

Remote work is not only something that makes work entirely possible during this pandemic, but it is something that prevents the spread of the virus while helping workers save on commute and adapt with more flexibility. That being said, this doesn’t mean that it doesn’t pose some potential problems as well. There are plenty of problems imposed with remote work. Some being information security, privacy, and timely tech support. These alone can no doubt be major problems, as some companies have already faced major class-action lawsuits pertaining to such subjects.

After Thoughts

There is simply no denying that technology and COVID will continue to shape the world as long as they both exist. And, since neither show a means of slowing down, the sky is the limit as to where these two lead the world. It is clear that they are working in conjunction to shape the world as many know it today.



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