So how many of you, after reading the first part of this series, found a technology group to join, or invited your company’s IT person or persons over for a nice, home-cooked meal in an effort to solidify a new friendship?
Well, if neither of those was appealing to you, here are some more ways in which you can get a hold on the fast-paced, always changing world of information technology.
Another good source of help in understanding the technology is to find a good class or workshop that offers ongoing education in the area of the current and future technologies along with information on how to use it as well.
You can find these types of programs at your community high school if they offer adult education classes.
This is also something that you can find at the local community college as well.
If you looking at not really spending any money, then I would suggest you go to the Web, as you will find an incredible amount of free information and even video tutorials that are ongoing and informative in the area of new technology and how it works. A lot of the tutorials have online groups associated with them, which will connect you with others who have a wealth of knowledge and information that can be beneficial to you and help you stay up on what’s happening in the IT realm.
It is good to select a specific periodical that is all about information technology and read it, whenever you can. These publications are another great source of information that will keep you up to date on information technology and you can either subscribe to them or go online and visit their websites to read the latest trends and happenings in the IT world.
There are at least 10 very popular publications on the market and several of them have television shows to coincide with them. Some of my favorites are PC World, PC Magazine, MacWorld and CNET. The information that you will get from these magazines and their websites is not only informative, but cutting edge as well, since they are always featuring and discussing the next big thing or service that is going to hit the market.
Because of the rapid-fire creation and release of new technology, many people suffer from technology anxiety and overload as they are continually trying to figure out whether to keep their current device or application verses moving to the new technology that they are being bombarded with on a daily basis.
There is no place where this is more evident than in the smartphone market. The way to avoid overload and anxiety is simple. If you are a business owner or a company IT person, you need only ask yourself, “Is this new technology something that will help our users do their job better and will it cut cost and be compatible with our third party software and applications?”
If you’re a private citizen, it is a lot easier to answer the question as you are usually looking at new technology for personal use, which does not require the same level of scrutiny as does a business.
Most personally used technology is purchased more for its entertainment value and ability, all of which can be directed by asking the simple question, “What really floats my boat in the area of technology that I am looking for and are the features I want contained in the technology I am thinking of getting?”
Finally, get yourself or your organization involved in technology news groups, which can be found on the Web. Create your own information technology file and add any and all information that you come across on new technology so that you can go back and read about it or talk to others, who are in the know about it.
Try to attend technology conventions or shows to get familiar with the manufacturers of the technology and get on their e-mail list.
Whatever you do, don’t be afraid of or overwhelmed by the information technology juggernaut.
Remember, the technology should not control you, but instead you should control the technology and the way to do that is by being informed and understanding what you need versus what you may think you want.
Andino Ward is vice president of marketing and operations of Bardissi Enterprises in Hatfield. Bardissi Enterprises welcomes your questions or comments. Questions you would like answered or topics you would like discussed should be sent to Andino R. Ward at award@bardissi.net. You can also visit www.bardissi.net, or call (215) 853-2266.
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