How Technology Has Penetrated Our Lives

The advancements in technology are so surprising that they leave us thinking “Now, What NEXT?” or “What will be the next IT transformation which will make our lives easier than before?” At every step we walk, we see automation around us. Our smart phone wakes us up in the morning and then reminds us about the important appointments we have that day. Later, we sit in self-driven cars to get transported to our workplaces. You punch in your thumbprint to enter your office and start working on your iMac. The day has just begun and you see the impact it has just on 10 percent of our day. Technology breathes around us and we all are nose-dived into it.

Let us look at the different areas of life which have experienced positive transformation with the succor of technology.

Personal Lives:

We all are connected with each other through technology. I am sitting here in another part of the world and you are able to read my blog post, that’s due to technology. Classmates or college mates whom we never expected to see again are just at a finger tap’s distance all due to the developing innovations. The way we communicate has also undergone a sea change. Even though people are geographically apart, they are digitally connected so distances these days are merely physical.

Our goals, schedules, important appointments, shopping lists, anniversary reminders, etc. are all packed into our device and are available to us whenever we need.

People use apps to find and play the right songs which pump up their motivation during workout and work hours. At the push of a button, they can gain access to the most popular work out videos and also get a yoga instructor if needed. In short, entertainment is right at the fingertips with technology enticing at every step. From machines to beings, everything is available within seconds; you have an app for finding the right pair of shoes to match your wardrobe and you have an app which matches your likes and dislikes with profiles of millions and comes up with the right partner for you. Known yet interesting! Isn’t it?

Education:

Learning has undergone diverse advancement with the impact of innovations. Gone are the traditional blackboards and whiteboards! Welcome to the epoch of smart boards! Smart classes are the norm of the day. Notebooks and pens are slowly approaching extinction with laptops and notebooks being used to record notes and complete assignments.
eLearning has also gained much importance off late. A number of universities have started offering online classes due to the expansion of new eLearning tools and techniques. It has increased the number of people seeking education even after years into professional life. The convenience offered by eModules is of immense importance and has been utilized to the optimum by those who wish to learn after office hours in the comfort of their homes.

Communication:

Like I said before, communications have undergone a metamorphosis due to the advancement of technology, especially during the past decade. Internet and smart devices have made it possible to find anybody on the globe and communicate with them at jet speed. Employees are working across various geographical boundaries making the best use of online collaboration tools and video conferencing. The way superiors, subordinates, and peers communicate with each other using the latest tools has undergone meaningful and extraordinary change.
With the advent of technology, it is easy to reach anybody at any global location within no time. Communications are now occurring at unbelievable speeds. All this has propelled the growth of economies around the world as less time gets wasted.

Work or Professional Sphere:

Organizations are now totally dependent on technologies to make themselves more efficient than ever. In fact, many companies are utilizing the best of the latest modern advancements even though they are technically more than equipped. From the time employee enters to the time he leaves, he is surrounded by technology and makes use of it to deliver his or her best. Teams across different locations contact each other and share relevant files to optimize their working methodologies.

Remote working has become the norm of the day as modern tools empower managers to monitor an employee working miles apart. Businesses have started expanding beyond the physical borders and are partnering with foreign organizations owing to the ease offered by technology in the form of video conferencing and other online collaboration tools. Superiors communicate mostly using internal chatting tools. They also record, track, measure, and evaluate performance using the latest of the modern advancements. This way technology has restructured the current workplaces and is seen at every nook and corner of modern offices.

Banking:

The impact of up-to-the-minute advancements on the banking sector is remarkable. Banking services are now available flexibly on mobile devices. Banking is now possible on fingertips. You can easily transfer money, pay utility bills, buy gifts, order products online, etc. from your mobile device using your bank account or credit card information.
Admittedly, there is a threat of banking information getting leaked from your device, encryption is one way in which you can secure your critical data. This has ensured users that their data will remain safe and secure. There has been a gradual increase in the number of online transactions banking consumers perform. Physical bank visits have declined and reached an abyss as most of the transactions can be performed safely and digitally.

Thus, with the penetration of technology into almost all aspects of our life, the overall quality of our life has also improved. Technology has reached such levels that it has also facilitated ways in which we can be away from it and still make use of it. For instance, voice assistants like Alexa and Siri have made it possible to use technology even without touching the device. This angle of technology may leave many marvels at the wonders modern advancements are going to impact the world with. What next technological move to you anticipate to change our lives immensely? Share your views in the comment section below.