Post Covid era to rely heavily on technology, says IT doyen

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, June 4

An online discussion on the future of the business industry was held by the Majha House’s online platform. The panelists included Ajai Chowdhury, founder HCL, who was in conversation with Ankur Bisen, Head, Consumer and Retail Practices, Technopak and author of Wasted.

Chowdhary, who is a recipient of the Padma Bhushan and an IT industry doyen, said the economic recovery post Covid-19 would rely heavily on technology. “There should be no doubt in our mind that the world has been deeply affected and has undergone changes that will determine the new norm. Technology will become a force multiplier. It will act as an enabler to solve structural problems, become a strong factor for entrepreneurship and also a destination for future jobs.’

Talking about the education sector, he said, “Teachers and students all over the world have gone online to impart education and hold lectures. Authors are engaging audience is online workshops. These are all indicators the change we are talking about.”

He stressed that since India doesn’t have the infrastructure or resources that other developed countries have we have to be prepared to meet the challenges that this technological revolutions will usher in.

“Our system needs to be more sensitive towards the needs to the underprivileged. We need to reach out to the poor and the government needs to address this.” He said, “We should forgo our old attitudes of not wanting to change, and be ready to welcome and embrace these technological advances. He stressed that all sectors, including the education and business, should make their apps more user friendly.