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Lesson 56 E1aE1bE1c

New technologies

You'll learn how new technologies like smart devices, mobile technology and cloud computing impact business strategy—and why you don't need to be a tech expert to excel in SBL. This lesson focuses on understanding the organisational benefits and risks of technology adoption rather than technical details.

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In this lesson

  1. 0:00 Technology and data: lesson overview
  2. 1:33 Strategic need for new technologies
  3. 3:37 Smart technology: benefits and risks
  4. 5:12 Mobile technology: impact on business
  5. 6:34 Cloud computing fundamentals
  6. 8:12 Cloud versus owned infrastructure comparison

About this lesson

You'll explore how technologies create competitive advantage, improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and future-proof the business, while identifying key risks like security, privacy and vendor dependency. By the end, you'll be confident discussing technology's strategic role in case study scenarios.

Duration: 11m

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