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between remote workers , introduce new possibilities such as 3D holographic calls or augmented ( AR ) or virtual reality ( VR ) that educates and informs in new and exciting ways , and it will enable the creation of immersive new experiences . It ’ s an exciting technology for our industry and has the potential to deliver incredible transformation across several industries .”
The potential of new and innovative technologies like 5G should not be understated . However , beyond the impact to his and his customers ’ industries , Morse anticipates the potential transformation to be even greater . “ I think we are now at a point where digital technology is progressing far beyond solving basic problems to bringing incredible change to our lives - even changing the course of our lives entirely .”
There are , he affirms , three key areas in which this change may be evidenced : the current , the mid-term and the long term . In the former , Morse points to the way in which technology has helped countless people to transition to a working from home environment and organisations to mitigate the impact that COVID-19 has had . The same tools , he adds , have changed our personal lives too , as video calls replace long days of travelling , allow us to still partake in gym classes , learn new skills online or use digital health technology far more effectively and proactively in terms of our lifestyle choices .
In the mid term , Morse explains that “ as AI technology progresses in managing projects and workflow tasks , we will see the growth of the gig economy and people will look to work for organisations that provide output-based measures utilising technology to work more efficiently , or for a range of
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