A4 - Emerging technologies Flashcards

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How emerging tech affects performance of IT systems

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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

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How new tech affects personal use

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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

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How new tech affects organisations

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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

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