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What is the Future of Technology
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that I grew up loving the Star Wars saga. Another sci-fi and comedy classic, “Back to the Future,” and others such as the James Bond series have many times predicted what technology would look like years after they were released.
“Back to the Future” predicted the following technologies: drones, tablets and mobile payment technology, biometric devices, hands-free consoles, wearables, smart clothing, video phones, waste-fueled cars, hoverboards, and video glasses. Pepsi Perfect is also part of the list, apparently as a marketing stunt. For the full trivia article, you can refer to the following link
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New technologies have always surrounded us. Some will succeed and transcend. In contrast, others will become a fad and fade into history.
This week I have compiled a new list of articles and industry news. I hope you find them useful as you and your teams continue to move Back to the Future, or what I would describe as Business after Covid-19.
As we all re-imagine a quieter Memorial Day than in years past, perhaps you will be inspired to re-watch this classic movie with your younger loved ones. I hope that you enjoy some beautiful weather, like the one we are getting this weekend here in New England.
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Have a great Memorial Holiday
Sincerely,
Raul Medina, Relationship Development Manager
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Industry News, Additional Resources, and Interesting Articles
ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)
week of May 18th 2020
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Microsoft acquires Metaswitch in telecom push - a story on the future of Unified Communications as a Service (UCaas)
Granite's cloud platform is hosted on Metaswitch and as noted on this article “The convergence of cloud and communication networks presents a unique opportunity for Microsoft to serve operators globally
COVID-19's impact will evolve the telecommunications industry
Service providers will invest in more robust home solutions
As the companies that already provide network connectivity and business solutions to end customers, service providers need to shift their attention to providing better home-based solutions and applications.
Telco trends 2020: Vision for the telecom industry
Telco trends 2020: The top three
- Towers, transmitters, tenancy: Telco is a big player in real estate
- The sustainable way forward: Energy consumption is a big concern
- IT and network clouds merge
An Increasingly Digital ‘New Normal’
“It’s often the case in human affairs that the greatest lessons emerge from the most devastating times of crises,”
Digital Strategy in times of Crisis - a McKinsey Report
Reinvent your business model at its core
Going beyond comfort zones requires taking an end-to-end view of your business and operating models. Even though your resources are necessarily limited, the experience of leading companies suggests that focusing on areas that touch more of the core of your business will give you the best chance of success
Bonus Article
22 Surprising Movie Trivia Facts You Won’t Believe Are True
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