IT CULTURE AND THE

SOCIETY
Living in the IT Era
Princess Diana Coquia, LPT, M.Ed
● Technology is changing every aspect of our lives.
● The benefits provided by new digital approaches are having a huge impact on our societies.
● However, one of the greatest business challenges is not about the devices, software or solutions
– it is about how we manage the process of cultural change and its effect to our society
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Internet of Things
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 Internet of Things
● Becoming an increasingly growing topic of conversation both in the workplace and outside of it
● Just anything with network connectivity belongs to the internet of things, from security cameras
and speakers to smart watches and denim jackets.
● The real promise of the internet of things is making our physical surroundings accessible to our
digital computers, putting sensors on everything in the world and translating it into a digital
formal.
 How IoT Works?
● An IoT ecosystem consists of web-enabled smart devices that use embedded systems, such as
processors, sensors and communication hardware, to collect, send and act on data they acquire
from their environments. IoT devices share the sensor data they collect by connecting to an IoT
gateway or other edge device where data is either sent to the cloud to be analyzed or analyzed
locally. Sometimes, these devices communicate with other related devices and act on the
information they get from one another. The devices do most of the work without human
intervention, although people can interact with the devices -- for instance, to set them up, give
them instructions or access the data.

● The connectivity, networking and communication protocols used with these web-enabled devices
largely depend on the specific IoT applications deployed.

● IoT can also make use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to aid in making data
collecting processes easier and more dynamic.
 Why IoT is important?
● The internet of things helps people live and work smarter, as well as gain complete control over
their lives. In addition to offering smart devices to automate homes, IoT is essential to business.
IoT provides businesses with a real-time look into how their systems really work, delivering
insights into everything from the performance of machines to supply chain and logistics
operations

● IoT enables companies to automate processes and reduce labor costs. It also cuts down on waste
and improves service delivery, making it less expensive to manufacture and deliver goods, as well
as offering transparency into customer transactions.

● As such, IoT is one of the most important technologies of everyday life, and it will continue to
pick up steam as more businesses realize the potential of connected devices to keep them
competitive.
 How does this impact you?
● The new rule for the future is going to be, "Anything that can be connected, will be connected."
But why on earth would you want so many connected devices talking to each other? There are
many examples for what this might look like or what the potential value might be. Say for
example you are on your way to a meeting; your car could have access to your calendar and
already know the best route to take. If the traffic is heavy your car might send a text to the other
party notifying them that you will be late. What if your alarm clock wakes up you at 6 a.m. and
then notifies your coffee maker to start brewing coffee for you? What if your office equipment
knew when it was running low on supplies and automatically re-ordered more? What if the
wearable device you used in the workplace could tell you when and where you were most active
and productive and shared that information with other devices that you used while working?

● On a broader scale, the IoT can be applied to things like transportation networks: "smart cities"
which can help us reduce waste and improve efficiency for things such as energy use; this helping
us understand and improve how we work and live. The reality is that the IoT allows for virtually
endless opportunities and connections to take place, many of which we can't even think of or
fully understand the impact of today.
 IoT through the years
● 1990 ● 2013
● John Romkey creates the first IoT device: a toaster that ● Oxford Dictionary adds the term “internet of things”
he controls with his computer
● 2014
● 1999 ● Amazon introduces the Echo speaker, along with the
● Kevin Ashton coins the term “internet of things” to Alexa voice assistant—a new way to control the smart
describe the eyes and ears of a computer home

● 2000 ● 2016
● LG introduces its first connected refrigerator with a ● The Mirai botnet infects over 600,000 IoT devices with
$20,000 pricetag malware

● 2008 ● 2020
● The world’s first IoT conference is held in Zurich, ● The number of internet-connected devices, by some
Switzerland estimates, exceeds 20 billion

● 2010
● Tony Fadell founds Nest, maker of the smart thermostat
 Advantages of IoT
● ability to access information from anywhere at any time on any device;
● improved communication between connected electronic devices;
● transferring data packets over a connected network saving time and money; and
● automating tasks helping to improve the quality of a business's services and reducing the need
for human intervention.
 Disadvantages of IoT
● As the number of connected devices increases and more information is shared between devices,
the potential that a hacker could steal confidential information also increases.
● Enterprises may eventually have to deal with massive numbers -- maybe even millions -- of IoT
devices, and collecting and managing the data from all those devices will be challenging.
● If there's a bug in the system, it's likely that every connected device will become corrupted.
● Since there's no international standard of compatibility for IoT, it's difficult for devices from
different manufacturers to communicate with each other.
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Current Trends
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 a. Cloud Computing
● Cloud computing is a network of resources a company can access, and this method of using a
digital drive increases the efficiency of organizations. Instead of local storage on computer hard
drives, companies will be freeing their space and conserving funds. According to Forbes, 83
percent of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud by 2020, which means 2019 will show an
increasing trend closing in on this statistic.
● Cloud storage and sharing is a popular trend many companies have adopted and even
implemented for employee interaction. A company-wide network will help businesses save on
information technology infrastructure. Cloud services will also extend internal functions to gain
revenue. Organizations that offer cloud services will market these for external products and
continue their momentum.
● Organizations will transfer their stored files across multiple sources using virtualization.
Companies are already using this level of virtualization, but will further embrace it in the year to
come. Less installation across company computers is another positive result of cloud computing
because the Internet allows direct access to shared technology and information. The freedom of
new products and services makes cloud computing a growing trend.
 b. Mobile Computing and Applications
● Mobile phones, tablets, and other devices have taken both the business world and the personal
realm by storm. Mobile usage and the number of applications generated have both skyrocketed
in recent years. Now, 77 percent of Americans own smartphones — a 35 percent increase since
2011. Pew Research Center also shows using phones for online use has increased and fewer
individuals use traditional Internet services like broadband.
● Experts project mobile traffic to increase even further in 2019, and mobile applications,
consumer capabilities, and payment options will be necessary for businesses. The fastest-growing
companies have already established their mobile websites, marketing, and apps for maximized
security and user-friendliness. Cloud apps are also available for companies to use for on-the-go
capabilities.
 c. Big Data Analytics
● Big data is a trend that allows businesses to analyze extensive sets of information to achieve
variety in increasing volumes and growth of velocity. Big data has a high return on investment
that boosts the productivity of marketing campaigns, due to its ability to enable high-functioning
processing. Data mining is a way companies can predict growth opportunities and achieve future
success. Examination of data to understand markets and strategies is becoming more
manageable with advances in data analytic programs.
● This practice in information technology can be observed for its potential in data management
positions for optimal organizations. Database maintenance is a growing sector of technology
careers. To convert various leads into paying customers, big data is an essential trend to continue
following in 2019.
 d. Automation
● Another current trend in the IT industry is automated processes. Automated processes can
collect information from vendors, customers, and other documentation. Automated processes
that check invoices and other accounts-payable aspects expedite customer interactions. Machine
processes can automate repetitive manual tasks, rather than assigning them to employees. This
increases organization-wide productivity, allowing employees to use their valuable time wisely,
rather than wasting it on tedious work.
● Automation can even produce more job opportunities for IT professionals trained in supporting,
programming, and developing automated processes. Machine learning can enhance these
automated processes for a continually developing system. Automated processes for the future
will extend to groceries and other automatic payment methods to streamline the consumer
experience.
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Emerging Trends in
Information Technology
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 a. Artificial Intelligence and Smart
Machines
● Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has already received a lot of buzz in recent years, but it continues to
be a trend to watch because its effects on how we live, work, and play are only in the early
stages. In addition, other branches of AI have developed, including Machine Learning, which we
will go into below. AI refers to computer systems built to mimic human intelligence and perform
tasks such as recognition of images, speech or patterns, and decision making. AI can do these
tasks faster and more accurately than humans.

● Five out of six Americans use AI services in one form or another every day, including navigation
apps, streaming services, smartphone personal assistants, ride-sharing apps, home personal
assistants, and smart home devices. In addition to consumer use, AI is used to schedule trains,
assess business risk, predict maintenance, and improve energy efficiency, among many other
money-saving tasks.
 b. Virtual Reality
● Virtual reality (VR), the use of computer modeling and simulation that
enables a person to interact with an artificial three-dimensional (3-D) visual
or other sensory environment. VR applications immerse the user in a
computer-generated environment that simulates reality through the use of
interactive devices, which send and receive information and are worn as
goggles, headsets, gloves, or body suits. In a typical VR format, a user
wearing a helmet with a stereoscopic screen views animated images of a
simulated environment. The illusion of “being there” (telepresence) is
effected by motion sensors that pick up the user’s movements and adjust
the view on the screen accordingly, usually in real time (the instant the
user’s movement takes place). Thus, a user can tour a simulated suite of
rooms, experiencing changing viewpoints and perspectives that are
convincingly related to his own head turnings and steps. Wearing data gloves
equipped with force-feedback devices that provide the sensation of touch,
the user can even pick up and manipulate objects that he sees in the virtual
environment.
 c. Augmented Reality
● Augmented reality is a more versatile and practical
version of virtual reality, as it does not fully immerse
individuals in an experience. Augmented reality features
interactive scenarios that enhance the real world with
images and sounds that create an altered experience. The
most common current applications of this overlay of
digital images on the surrounding environment include
the recent Pokémon Go fad.
● Augmented reality can impact many industries in useful
ways. Airports are implementing augmented-reality
guides to help people get through their checks and
terminals as quickly and efficiently as possible. Retail and
cosmetics are also using augmented reality to let
customers test products, and furniture stores are using
this mode to lay out new interior design options.
 d. Blockchain Data
● Blockchain data, like the new cryptocurrency Bitcoin, is a secure method that will continue to
grow in popularity and use in 2019. This system allows you to input additional data without
changing, replacing, or deleting anything. In the influx of shared data systems like cloud storage
and resources, protecting original data without losing important information is crucial.

● Blockchain in simple terms is a system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or
impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system. A blockchain is essentially a digital ledger of
transactions that is duplicated and distributed across the entire network of computer systems on
the blockchain.

● The authority of many parties keeps the data accounted for without turning over too much
responsibility to certain employees or management staff. For transaction purposes, blockchain
data offers a safe and straightforward way to do business with suppliers and customers. Private
data is particularly secure with blockchain systems, and the medical and information technology
industries can benefit equally from added protection.
 e. Internet of Things
● The Internet of Things (IoT) is an emerging movement of products with integrated Wi-Fi and
network connectivity abilities. Cars, homes, appliances, and other products can now connect to
the Internet, making activities around the home and on the road an enhanced experience. Use of
IoT allows people to turn on music hands-free with a simple command, or lock and unlock their
doors even from a distance.

● Many of these functions are helping organizations in customer interaction, responses,

confirmations, and payments. Remote collection of data assists companies the most. IoT almost
acts like a digital personal assistant. The intelligent features of some of these IoT products can aid
in many company procedures. Voice recognition and command responses will allow you to access
stored data on cloud services.

● IoT enriches the IT industry, especially in job creation. Within the next few years, IoT- related
careers will increase, and there will be a need for 200,000 additional IT workers, according to IT
Pro Today. Design, troubleshooting, and support of IoT products need extensive training and a
specific set of skills.
 f. 5G
● 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G,
and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually
everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.

● 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra low latency,
more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user
experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user
experiences and connects new industries.
● 5G is a unified, more capable air interface. It has been designed with an extended capacity to
enable next-generation user experiences, empower new deployment models and deliver new
services. With high speeds, superior reliability and negligible latency, 5G will expand the mobile
ecosystem into new realms. 5G will impact every industry, making safer transportation, remote
healthcare, precision agriculture, digitized logistics — and more — a reality.
● Broadly speaking, 5G is used across three main types of connected services, including enhanced
mobile broadband, mission-critical communications, and the massive IoT. A defining capability of
5G is that it is designed for forward compatibility—the ability to flexibly support future services
that are unknown today.