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What is the primary focus of emerging technologies?
What is the primary focus of emerging technologies?
What is the key characteristic of disruptive technologies?
What is the key characteristic of disruptive technologies?
What is the main difference between disruptive technologies and disruptive innovations?
What is the main difference between disruptive technologies and disruptive innovations?
Who coined the term 'disruptive innovation'?
Who coined the term 'disruptive innovation'?
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What is an example of a disruptive innovation in the context of records and information?
What is an example of a disruptive innovation in the context of records and information?
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What is the primary goal of businesses in response to disruptive technologies?
What is the primary goal of businesses in response to disruptive technologies?
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What is the outcome of not adapting to disruptive technologies?
What is the outcome of not adapting to disruptive technologies?
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What is the primary difference between emerging and disruptive technologies?
What is the primary difference between emerging and disruptive technologies?
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What percentage of consumers do innovators represent in the diffusion of innovation?
What percentage of consumers do innovators represent in the diffusion of innovation?
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Which group of adopters tends to be educated opinion leaders?
Which group of adopters tends to be educated opinion leaders?
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What is the primary goal of trend spotting in records management?
What is the primary goal of trend spotting in records management?
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What percentage of consumers do the late majority represent?
What percentage of consumers do the late majority represent?
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What is the primary fear of the late majority?
What is the primary fear of the late majority?
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What should records managers do to interact with laggards?
What should records managers do to interact with laggards?
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What is the purpose of records managers interacting with innovators?
What is the purpose of records managers interacting with innovators?
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What percentage of consumers do early adopters represent?
What percentage of consumers do early adopters represent?
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What is the primary way to spot trends yourself?
What is the primary way to spot trends yourself?
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What is the primary characteristic of the early majority?
What is the primary characteristic of the early majority?
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What was the initial estimation of the world market for computers by Watson, former chairman of IBM?
What was the initial estimation of the world market for computers by Watson, former chairman of IBM?
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What is the characteristic of a disruptive technology that leads to its widespread adoption?
What is the characteristic of a disruptive technology that leads to its widespread adoption?
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Which of the following is classified as both an emerging and a disruptive technology?
Which of the following is classified as both an emerging and a disruptive technology?
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What is the primary concern for recordkeepers in the context of emerging and disruptive technologies?
What is the primary concern for recordkeepers in the context of emerging and disruptive technologies?
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What is the main challenge in predicting the impact of disruptive technologies on records management?
What is the main challenge in predicting the impact of disruptive technologies on records management?
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What is the concept of Diffusion of Innovation in the context of records management?
What is the concept of Diffusion of Innovation in the context of records management?
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What is the primary role of records managers in the context of emerging and disruptive technologies?
What is the primary role of records managers in the context of emerging and disruptive technologies?
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What is the characteristic of individuals or organizations that are early adopters of emerging technologies?
What is the characteristic of individuals or organizations that are early adopters of emerging technologies?
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What is the main reason why recordkeepers need to stay aware of emerging technologies and trends?
What is the main reason why recordkeepers need to stay aware of emerging technologies and trends?
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What is the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies on records management practices?
What is the impact of emerging and disruptive technologies on records management practices?
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What is the primary function of Google Trends?
What is the primary function of Google Trends?
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What is the benefit of using non-real-time search on Google Trends?
What is the benefit of using non-real-time search on Google Trends?
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What is the main theme of the MIT Technology Review 2024 list of breakthrough technologies?
What is the main theme of the MIT Technology Review 2024 list of breakthrough technologies?
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What is the focus of IDC's FutureScape: Worldwide Future of Digital Infrastructure 2024 Predictions?
What is the focus of IDC's FutureScape: Worldwide Future of Digital Infrastructure 2024 Predictions?
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What is the primary purpose of MIT Technology Review?
What is the primary purpose of MIT Technology Review?
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What is the significance of ChatGPT in the context of emerging technologies?
What is the significance of ChatGPT in the context of emerging technologies?
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What is the benefit of using trend-spotting services like Google Trends?
What is the benefit of using trend-spotting services like Google Trends?
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What is the name of the platform that is built on cloud, mobile, big data/analytics, and social technologies?
What is the name of the platform that is built on cloud, mobile, big data/analytics, and social technologies?
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What is the cost of accessing IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Future of Digital Infrastructure 2024 Predictions?
What is the cost of accessing IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Future of Digital Infrastructure 2024 Predictions?
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What is the significance of the diffusion of innovation curve in the context of emerging technologies?
What is the significance of the diffusion of innovation curve in the context of emerging technologies?
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Which emerging technologies are categorized under the productivity revolution quadrant?
Which emerging technologies are categorized under the productivity revolution quadrant?
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Which quadrant of the Emerging Tech Impact Radar focuses on ethical considerations in technology?
Which quadrant of the Emerging Tech Impact Radar focuses on ethical considerations in technology?
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Among the critical enablers, which technology is specifically related to decentralized applications?
Among the critical enablers, which technology is specifically related to decentralized applications?
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What is a common application of Generative AI beyond chatbot development?
What is a common application of Generative AI beyond chatbot development?
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Which of the following technologies is associated with creating virtual environments for users?
Which of the following technologies is associated with creating virtual environments for users?
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What role does high-quality, secure data play in the context of trust within organizations?
What role does high-quality, secure data play in the context of trust within organizations?
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Study Notes
Emerging and Disruptive Technologies Overview
- Emerging Technologies: Innovative technologies in development or anticipated within a few years.
- Disruptive Technologies: Innovations that drastically change industry operations and force adaptations to maintain market relevance.
- Disruptive Innovation: Concept by Clayton Christensen, describing how a product starts in low-end markets and moves up, often making it more accessible and affordable.
Impact of Disruptive Technologies
- Example: The personal computer, which transformed the computer industry by improving affordability and performance.
- Increasing prevalence of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, and Quantum Computing categorized under both emerging and disruptive technologies.
Key Categories of Technologies
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Disruptive Innovations:
- Smartphones
- Downloadable digital media
- Digital photography
- Ride Sharing
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Emerging Technologies:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- 5G Technology
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Disruptive Technologies:
- AI tools and chatbots
- Blockchain technology
- Autonomous vehicles
Role of Records Managers
- Need for records managers to stay informed about emerging and disruptive technologies and their impact on records and information management (RIM).
- New technologies necessitate updates to RIM practices to stay current and relevant.
Diffusion of Innovation
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Adopter Categories:
- Innovators (2.5%): Risk-takers initiating adoption.
- Early Adopters (13.5%): Influential individuals who validate benefits.
- Early Majority (34%): Cautious adopters relying on recommendations.
- Late Majority (34%): Skeptical users who adopt only after a technology becomes mainstream.
- Laggards (16%): Reluctant to change, adopting only when necessary.
- Engagement strategies vary for each category to facilitate smoother adoption of technologies.
Trend Spotting
- Essential for understanding and anticipating changes in technology that impact RIM practices.
- Involves listening, learning from peers, attending relevant events, and monitoring industry developments, including journals and news.
Google Trends as a Tool
- Free online tool to monitor interest levels in various topics based on Google searches over time.
- Example: Dramatic rise in interest for ChatGPT as an application of AI technology illustrating trends in user engagement and understanding.
Resources for Tracking Emerging Technologies
- MIT Technology Review: Analyzes technologies significant for economy and society; features AI-driven breakthroughs.
- International Data Corporation (IDC): Focuses on market intelligence for IT; highlights digital transformation and GenAI's role.
- Gartner: Provides research reports that guide strategic decision-making; categorizes technologies into various impacts, such as productivity or transparency.
Notable Technologies from Predictions
- Blockchain Distributed Ledger Technology: Informs secure data transactions.
- Web3: Describes decentralized internet advancements.
- The Metaverse: Encompasses immersive virtual environments.
- Digital Twins: Virtual representations of physical entities or processes.
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This quiz covers emerging and disruptive technologies that impact the way records and information are managed. Learn about the latest advancements and their effects on industries and research fields.
