Do You Know When World Development Information Day Is?
If you’d like to discover what is the role of IT in a business, keep on reading…
“Information and communications technologies have the potential to provide new solutions to development challenges, particularly in the context of globalization, and can foster economic growth, competitiveness, access to information and knowledge, poverty eradication and social inclusion.” – UN General Assembly.
This ‘day’ was established in 1972 to show the importance of Managed IT Services to the global economy even then, close to 50 years ago.
Many of our clients weren’t even alive 50 years ago when this pledge was first expressed and yet today in 2021, this day should resonate with all companies as we grapple with a global pandemic that is impacting us all.
Going back 50 Years…
The power of IT going back 50 years has transformed the way we now live our lives, the way we do business and the way we communicate. The Millennial Generation will soon turn 40 years old and they will be the biggest buying generation in history and the first generation brought up in the digital age. They could not imagine a life without tech.
It’s now seen as a basic human right to have access to technology at home and at work and we are clearly at a disadvantage if we do not. It’s amazing that some business owners still resist this transformational change which is still happening today.
Globally, international trade has become more robust, as technological advances have improved operations, and lowered the cost of doing business. We are so connected to anyone anywhere that the barriers of borders in some sectors are no longer relevant.
IT has proved critical to the ability to continue to do business in 2021 alongside the need for sustainable growth as IT allows businesses to be more ‘green’ comes with less use of paper and systems being taken online.
It is seen as vital and yet many lag behind when it comes to useful tools and online resources. Take social media as an example – only 57% of small businesses embrace those platforms, even in 2021 and even in a pandemic. That surely has to change.
If you need help with your social media and Website Management, make sure you contact us. To find out more about how we can help visit our digital marketing page.
There are many opportunities for companies to use IT to raise their visibility and make sales online
We can connect businesses with clients and customers with far more ease than ever before, via their website design social media platforms, and even smart and intelligent appliances. Customers can track how their sales are being processed and the delivery. Customers can chat directly with the company too.
All of these different internet-based devices and products will enhance the economy of any business. We can help you towards finding the right IT solutions to raise the opportunities for growth in your business. Only ambitious companies who want to embrace the future need apply!