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Technologys Influence
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Technology refers to the tools and machines people
have invented to make life easier.
Perhaps the most common technology staple used in
businesses today is the computer.
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Modern Technology
In the past 50 years, electronics revolutionized
business and society.
There is a never-ending demand to make electronic
goods smaller, faster, cheaper, and more powerful.
Computers can store thousands of files electronically,
saving time and office space.
The computer created a boom in nearly all business
industries.
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E-Workforce
E-workforce is when people work with
computers while doing business.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
more than 70 million people use computers
daily.
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Employment
Technology makes people work easier and
faster.
Technologys speed saves time and creates
new jobs.
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Digital Workflow
Placing hard copies of documents on a digital
platform, like CD-ROMs or a database, has had a
great influence on the efficient use of time.
By switching information to a digital format, there is
less paper involved.
A digital workflow links all the steps in a process,
like publishing, electronically.
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Technology Centers
The high-tech industry can be found in
practically any city, but it is heavily populated
in various technology centers, like Californias
Silicon Valley.
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New Jobs
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Virtual Business
The ease of doing business online has created a
boom in new businesses, or start-ups.
This type of business is called a virtual business.
Vocational schools, universities, colleges, and
community centers offer technical training or degrees
for people interested in expanding their technology
skills.
Technology skills will make you very attractive to an
employer.
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E-Commerce
Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, has
made it possible for businesses to directly
reach customers anywhere in the world.
The main activity of e-commerce is buying and
selling goods and services.
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Convenience
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