In many areas we have witnessed convergence of technologies to create integrated products and systems. As examples consider the way Google has been merging ideas and technologies to produce integrated solutions. Not so long ago Navigation solutions were the main stay of a number of firms, but with Google Maps (convergence of mapping, navigation and the web) and the Navigation features it has, I wonder who is now willing to pay for such solutions elsewhere? Hence, begging the question, what has happened to the firms and their employees that engaged in developing these systems? If this convergence trend continues, don't we then have a real threat of having sophisticated systems replacing our labor force?
In a knowledge based economy with internet connectivity, there is no room for second best. Consider distance learning. Does a student population of 1 M need more than 10 lecturers in mathematics, say? Yet there are 20 K timer apps in the play store.
I agree Sir. We have to innovate on how to better utilize our labor force more effectively and efficiently then.
Convergence of technologies does not happen overnight! People who are well versed with old technologies are in a better position to innovate, adapt and migrate into integrated technologies (because they already know the foundation and basic building blocks). Technologies, processes will keep converging and merging but it will be people who will drive the change. So, the old workforce will need to learn new tricks as time passes by. No resting and no rusting please!
Well put Sir. Innovate with what we already got ... labor force and other resources.
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