A4 - Emerging technologies Flashcards
How emerging tech affects performance of IT systems
New techn always being discovered
Companies need to adapt to compete with competitors
Don’t have the infrastructure - powerful processors, greater memory and faster network
Virtual reality - Companies have had to make new consoles to enable this. Requires powerful processor and greater memory
How new tech affects personal use
Smartwatches - Has similar functionality with phones. Checks heart rate
Self driving cars - Drives with no human interaction. Reduced congestion and accidents
Advantages - Convenience as it saves times, accessibility
Disadvantages - Cost, over reliance
How new tech affects organisations
Augmented reality - Images on a real world view used as advertisement
3D printing - Simplify manufacturing. Done for false teeth in dentists, architecture and cars
Advantages - Productivity, reduced errors
Disadvantages - Cost, staff training