Ubiquitous Computing
The work of Mark Weiser and other researchers at Xerox’s PARC paints a picture of the coming third wave of computing where computers are invisibly embedded into the world. As computers proliferate and as everyday objects are given the ability to communicate with RFID tags and their successors, networks will approach and surpass the scale that can be managed in traditional centralized ways. This leads to the important trend of imbuing computing systems into operational technology, whether done as calming technology or explicitly managed and integrated with IT. In addition, it gives us important guidance on what to expect with proliferating personal devices, the effect of consumerization on IT decisions, and the necessary capabilities that will be driven by the pressure of rapid inflation in the number of computers for each person.
Source: Gartner
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Jim 3:50 pm on September 7, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
I believe that this is coming and it will have a significant impact in education… not sure in what context or how but I think it will.
David William Price 7:07 am on September 8, 2011 Permalink | Log in to Reply
Like Jim I’m unsure how this will play out. I tend to be a little cynical and think people will rely too much on the technology and use their brains less but I may be way off here. I already tend to think that people find things on the Internet to support their pre-conceived notions rather than challenge themselves (looking for fellow members of niche world views to reduce the anxiety they feel about having to change). How much will ubiquitous computing shape people’s thinking for marketing and advocacy purposes instead of truly helping with thinking and problem-solving?