The impact of ICT on society

The impact of ICT on society

1. Work

   • Secure internet connection
     • Work from home
       • No travel costs
       • Saves time
       • Potential to work for any company
       • Work life balance
       • More distractions
       • Smaller premises
         • Cost savings for company
       • Phone calls diverted
       • Loss of control
   • Electronic documents
     • Space saving
     • Easily edited
     • Mistakes can be costly
   • Video conferencing
     • Set up costs
     • Cost savings - travel, hotels, etc.
     • Internet speed
     • Visual demonstrations
     • Time zones
   • More jobs created
     • Skills gap widens
   • Traditional jobs lost

2. Online shopping

   • Convenience
   • Bigger product range
   • Cheaper
   • Accessibility
   • Price comparison
   • Time saving
   • Linked to your bank account
   • Data protection
   • Time delay
   • Potential for damage
   • Death of the High Street

3. Domestic

   • Smart meters
   • Smart devices
   • Labour saving devices

4. Entertainment

   • 24 hour worldwide news
   • Books
   • Films
   • Television
   • Music
   • Games

5. Communication

   • Email
   • Social media
   • Video conferencing
   • Emojis
     • International language