Working in or with an IT team can bring with it many challenges, most of which are rooted in the ever-changing nature of technology. It can be especially stressful when it seems like every quarter a new technology is being introduced into your routine. This article is designed to give a little insight into the motivations behind the implementation of new technology and the associated advantages. In addition, you should learn a little more about the possible challenges of these implementations and how to deal with them.

Why Do Organizations Implement New Technology?

Before you can jump headlong into the world of new tech, you need to be able to understand the motivations behind it. Ultimately, new technology should be designed to positively disrupt its current field. By introducing a fully digital, fully mobile process of requesting rides, these companies have completely reinvented the way we use transportation. A handful of years ago, users were reluctant to jump on this bandwagon. Now, the streamlined process of ride sharing is used by millions.

Again, when companies implement new tech, the main goal is innovation. How that innovation manifests depends on the organizations overall goals. Some new tech may present innovation in the way of price, while other innovations may assist in user friendliness or a boost in productivity. It’s always best to look into why your company is aiming to implement a new technology to better understand how it will ultimately help to serve you and your team.

The most important thing to learn from the ride sharing trend is that technology, no matter how new, will only succeed if it truly makes the lives of its users easier.

The Benefits of New Tech That Go Beyond the Goals of the Organization
As an employee, it can sometimes be frustrating to hear how the actions of the company will benefit the organization as a whole while you as an individual aren’t feeling those advantages right away. But this doesn’t mean that those decisions won’t positively impact you in the end.

Many new implementations of technology can improve the efficiency of departments. Take for example, Human Resources. In regards to USF’s introduction of Archivum, many employees have already benefited fully from the streamlining of H.R. processes. When those who serve and work alongside you are able to move faster, you are eventually going to feel the advantages and find them to be worthwhile.