Technology Implementation in Companies: An Overview

The current business world is continually integrating technology into daily processes at a rapidly growing rate. The integration is having a major impact on the way that people within corporations accomplish their jobs and as such it is of significant interest as an area of study. The focus that was chosen was to attempt to gain an understanding of the issues and affects that new technology is having on a larger business via an interview with someone in either middle of upper management.

The use of various types of technology, timely turn around of data reports, different levels of access to data sets, time restrictions and insufficient technology skills training (Lachat & Smith, 2005; Marsh et al., 2006; Wayman et al., 2006; Wayman, Jimerson, & Cho, 2011) are conflicting variables that confound creation of a clear vision and stable infrastructure for the implementation of sound technological practices. Many technology-related issues can contribute to confusion rather than focus on the critical areas needing improvement.

Technologies are one of the most important things that we can talk about. Technology is improving everyday, and it doesn’t seem to stop. Before introducing new technology there are many things to consider. The most important factors that should be considered are the risks, the benefits, and financial costs.

The work entitled "Challenges and Reflections on Knowledge Society & Sociotechnical Systems" reports that information technology (IT) is redefining the business basis" and that "customer attendance, operations, product strategies, marketing and distribution and even the society of knowledge depend sometimes even totally on Information System (IS)." (Balloni, 2010, p.21) The implementation of a new technology has been associated with problems that are "often linked to resistance by the work force and failure to achieve the expected benefits." (Balloni, 2010, p.21) Balloni (2010) reports that there must be a fit between the 'technical' and 'social' system, which form the organization. This means that business strategy, rules and processes determine the type of software and subsequently the type of hardware, database, and telecommunications system needed by the organization. The social system is comprised by the organization's

Over the past few years technology has caused significant changes in the way enterprises conduct business.

(ABSTRACT) This research project addresses the issues affecting information technology development and deployment. The issues represented in this study are addressed in the context of IT

Also the implementation of new technological system can create conflicts and demonization among employees, if it is not managed properly and if full support and training is not offered, in order to accommodate the change taking place.

In modern society with technology being so closely tied to having a competitive advantage, a lot of industries compete to keep up to date with new developments. The invention and increased use of computers, internet, and phones have all made a major impact on organisations around the world.

How information technology can be effectively integrated with company’s "production, marketing, human resource, research design and finance" to take the advantage of core competence, as well as leveraging the quality and speed to help company business continuity.

Over the years, technology has become a major part for a business and for an individual as well. Technology has become so advance that it has made a major effect for the staff as well as for the customers. New technology has helped in many areas such as data and information storage, advertising, transportation and communication.

It is safe to say that in today’s modern society there is a trend to advance modern technology and use the best available technology in the workplace. According to Slack (2007), the move towards ‘automated technology’ doesn’t necessarily mean it is a justifiable decision, as it may not benefit the organisations net cost savings.

When deploying new products into an organization that contain elements you do no have experience with, like new technology, considered the human factors in the implementation process to reduce issues that may arise. When implementing new technology within a company, make sure that end users contribute into the design process and that the end user will benefit from the change. Managers should communicate constantly and effectively, involve employees, and leadership to endorse the technology and the change process.

As the project proceeds new information will be developed that will convert some of the unknowns into knowns and will change some of the assumptions. Use this information to update the plan so that management is always dealing with the best information. Be sure to include manufacturing costs in the discussions. In order for management to fully understand the costs they need to see the costs from the beginning through to installation of the resulting technology.

Current employment trends are driving companies to invest more heavily into IT in order to make up for anticipated inexperience and higher turnover rates. Although it is important to leverage the experience from those who have been with the company for many years, it is inevitable that these employees will soon be gone and the next generation will take over. This transition is extremely difficult considering the many business processes involved internally, however adopting proper technologies can play a crucial role in assisting with this transition and creating a foundation for a successful future.

Although initially Senior Management focus was solving business related efficiency problems, their center of attention change when the Worker’s Compensation Board Senior Executive committee agreed on the Electronic Claim File system project. If the project was to succeed, its company’s three pillar approach was to be centered on its 1200 employees. At a recent SPE forum, it was determined that some 25% of select E&P projects do not meet their target goals, and that 80% of the failures were attributable to "the human factor" (Caldwell and Winkler, 2001). The core of the organizational knowledge management system is the people. This component includes all the organization's stakeholders – employees, owners, customers, suppliers and regulators/legislators. However, employees are the most significant participants. They are the key source of the intellectual capital acquired and managed by the knowledge management system (Meso, Smith (2000). Even in an age when the internet has dramatically changed the structure of commerce on so many levels; quality, talent and security of people still make all the difference. People not technology drive the success of a business. Future technology will change to meet the need of the society. A company's most valuable resource is its' employees. Corporations invest millions of dollars in attracting, compensating, educating and retaining