What are the Trends and Opportunities in Convergence? To be honest the term convergence gives no definition in my mind. I heard of the term but I have no idea as to what its meaning is. But just recently we discussed about convergence on our techno class. Our instructor gave some inputs for us to understand more about the trends and opportunities in convergence. What convergence describes? Convergence is the occurrence of two or more things coming together. It is the merging of such technologies to give innovation and convenience in the present world. Convergence change the way we lived. Convergence brings meaning and development. Convergence is such a cool word, with lots of marketing value attached to it. It looks good in commercials and sounds remarkable in tag lines. Network, terminal end, telecom, data communication, broadcasting, IT, data, video, voice, computer telephony and more, there are as many definitions as there are stakeholders. Without going into the specifics like what should be included and what should not, we give a definition here which is quite broad, all embracing, and so naturally not very helpful for those who want to jump to examples. Convergence refers to the blurring of dividing lines among traditionally distinct products and services, technologies, markets, industries, and regulatory structures.
There are lots of changes convergence has brought which include new innovations, new services, new technologies, new business models, and less severe regulations. Convergence has brought change not only in the way we live, but also in the way we think. But then, not everything about convergence is pleasant. The fact, however is, the challenges are along the way. There is no run-away option. We have to surpass these struggles before we can get the taste of convergence. Convergence can bring the effects of changing the way we write, we work, and how we do our business.
Thus before we have acquired the fruit of convergence we had passed through different generations which also had different ways of living. Before our present era occurred our world had experience the time of agriculture where people has the living of producing, processing, marketing and use of foods, fibers and byproducts from plant crops and animals. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. In this era people are experiencing simple way of living. After this kind of era comes the revolution of the Industrial industry where in innovations are starting to arise. It was a period where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions. The Industrial Revolution marks a major turning point in human history; almost every aspect of daily life was eventually influenced in some way. Most particularly, average income and population began to exhibit unprecedented sustained growth. And finally today the world revolved into a high technology based environment where lots of modernization can be observed. Convergence in this time exists.
Trends, what are the trends in convergence. Because of the fast changing technology we have today. We can observe trends of convergence in fields of internet, digital world, media and telecommunication. Convergence changes the paradigm shift. Media and telecoms convergence is still in the early stages of development. The internet has become truly mobile and there is a new way of thinking, the ‘paradigm shift’, which operators need to work through. Every market may not respond in the same way, so adopting a standard strategy is unlikely to work.
Let us consider the internet first. The internet was mainly used before for communication, for access and exchange of information. It was also used for Universities to have an easier and faster admission and such. It was also used by other institutions for simple reasons. Yet now the internet world is growing and growing. As we can observe changes take place every minute and even in a second. It is inevitable that internet is one of the world’s fast larging communities. Now, the people make use of internet in loads of different ways. We can use internet for us to chat with our friends and family. We have different chatting sites found in the web such as yahoomail, skype, EkkoTV, RandomDorm and the like. Before, the chatting sites possess only few applications but now most of these chatting sites offer live video chats, conferences, voice messaging and many more. As I can remember, it is just funny way back 6 years ago I usually go to internet cafes paying 35 pesos for just an hour just to look for friends over the internet via yahoo mail. It was some sort of an embarrassment for my part but I just can’t imagine the first reason why I was hook to the use of internet. Aside from educational purposes I usually go to the internet cafe for this irrational reason but still it made me familiar with the internet and some of its uses. As time goes by I learned how to search and look for assignments just by the use of internet. Because of the convergence the internet was then developed and can offer information that would correspond to a large library or should I say more. By just the use of internet I can browse and read some lessons. I can look for some data and ideas. Way back high school I really love to stay at the library and spend some time reading books, encyclopedias and the like but when I learned how to use the internet for searching I became fond of it and spends more time on internet cafe rather than on the library. Yes, the internet is not an ordinary network. It can make you look for new friends, communicate with others far from you and of course it is very helpful because it offers wide range information that can perhaps answer any of your question or query. Aside from mentioned, community sites are also spreading and one of the most prominent one is facebook.com. We can also use internet for networking of friends, for posting status or ideas, for updating one’s lives, for finding some people and for communication. Before, I was really a Friendster enthusiast. Even if we have assignments and projects I usually spend most of my time just for logging in the networking site Friendster. Busy on changing my background, visiting other profiles, and giving testimonials. The internet can also be a radio. Nowadays we can use internet for sound tripping, for downloading songs, also for gaming. Most teenagers are addicted to internet because of the online games. Online games which include Ran, Diablo, Star Craft and more are most played. In my high school days I can remember how my classmates were addicted on playing Ragnarok. Another use of internet for gaming is about Xbox. A video game console has as its primary purpose the playing of console games, but it is also able to play back video and music and to connect to the Internet. Internet nowadays is also capable for live streams. Others also use internet as television and radio. Also for business, eBay and ecommerce can be observed most. Internet can now offer markets online where in we can purchase some products by the use of credit card, PayPal, etc for paying purposes. Internet can also be a newspaper for us. It provides news online about the latest updates on the world of politics, economics and even show business. Advertisement can also be done through internet.
Another trend in convergence is messaging. Before, messaging can be sent through snail mails. Receivers would have to wait days before they can receive the messages intended for them. After years beepers came out and served as a medium on transmitting messages. It was way better than the snail mail way of sending messages. Text-to-landline services also exist, where subscribers can send text messages to any landline phone and are charged at standard rates. As the time goes by, mobile phones went out. As far as I had witness mobile phones before was very large. They are portable but still very large to bring on hand always. Innovations were made and then improvements went out. A new phone model was released which has the capability to text, call and play games at the same time. It is a simple example of the trending convergence during that generation. After months more applications were developed combinational services was then available such as MP3, Games, Internet browsing, Camera, Bluetooth and more are integrated and can be experienced in just one device. On present the phones are operated by just touching its screen.
Another is trend on digital world and the photography which also includes on the gadgets for music. Before, people use radios for listening music. As time goes by walkman was invented for listening music wherever you are. Then it involved into having the capability of inserting cds. Until finally mp3, mp4, ipod and more are developed. Earlier the cameras need films for it to operate but now digital cameras are used. Lately DSLR cameras are the latest device for best capturing images.
Opportunities in convergence, because of the fast improving convergence of trends lots of opportunities went out. As mentioned the internet world is getting bigger and bigger so with this occurrence, many people benefit to it due to the tons of job opportunities IT companies offer. I could still remember seeing people like crazy doing door to door looking for job vacancies and yet end up nothing. Due to the fast evolution of technology as what we say, jobs are being offered everywhere even on the internet. If you want to get a job, just surf the internet and you will find a lot of it. Also people who possess such great imaging and graphics designs skills can earn money up to $100 just for a single logo they make. You see, they can do such jobs even though they are already employed on a certain company or even they just stay at home doing freelancing jobs. As I could still remember, we were asked by Sir Randy about what we love and what we are best at, and I have observed that it is really possible to improve the quality of my life if I will use them.
The Convergence of the latest Trends and Opportunities
As I have discussed, technology is fast evolving with the latest trends people make. With these latest trends, people are able to make use of it for the betterment of their lifestyles and ways of living. Like for example, the latest Samsung Galaxy S with Android as its operating system, programmers are into making applications for that specific phone. After making an application, they sell it Android and the people who use Android phones buy it. That is one example of grabbing the opportunities by means of the latest trends. When it comes to imaging, editing photos using Photoshop, Corel Draw and 3d modeling with Maya or 3d Studio Max, artists make use of these latest trends to make their graphics and sell to huge companies who acts to be their clients.
As an Information Technology student and a soon to be graduate, it is really an advantage for me being aware of the latest trends and being aware of the opportunities that surround me. These things would greatly help me on improving my ways of living and I may be able to live the life that I wanted to.
There are lots of changes convergence has brought which include new innovations, new services, new technologies, new business models, and less severe regulations. Convergence has brought change not only in the way we live, but also in the way we think. But then, not everything about convergence is pleasant. The fact, however is, the challenges are along the way. There is no run-away option. We have to surpass these struggles before we can get the taste of convergence. Convergence can bring the effects of changing the way we write, we work, and how we do our business.
Thus before we have acquired the fruit of convergence we had passed through different generations which also had different ways of living. Before our present era occurred our world had experience the time of agriculture where people has the living of producing, processing, marketing and use of foods, fibers and byproducts from plant crops and animals. Agriculture was the key development that led to the rise of human civilization, with the husbandry of domesticated animals and plants creating food surpluses that enabled the development of more densely populated and stratified societies. In this era people are experiencing simple way of living. After this kind of era comes the revolution of the Industrial industry where in innovations are starting to arise. It was a period where major changes in agriculture, manufacturing, mining, transport, and technology had a profound effect on the socioeconomic and cultural conditions. The Industrial Revolution marks a major turning point in human history; almost every aspect of daily life was eventually influenced in some way. Most particularly, average income and population began to exhibit unprecedented sustained growth. And finally today the world revolved into a high technology based environment where lots of modernization can be observed. Convergence in this time exists.
Trends, what are the trends in convergence. Because of the fast changing technology we have today. We can observe trends of convergence in fields of internet, digital world, media and telecommunication. Convergence changes the paradigm shift. Media and telecoms convergence is still in the early stages of development. The internet has become truly mobile and there is a new way of thinking, the ‘paradigm shift’, which operators need to work through. Every market may not respond in the same way, so adopting a standard strategy is unlikely to work.
Let us consider the internet first. The internet was mainly used before for communication, for access and exchange of information. It was also used for Universities to have an easier and faster admission and such. It was also used by other institutions for simple reasons. Yet now the internet world is growing and growing. As we can observe changes take place every minute and even in a second. It is inevitable that internet is one of the world’s fast larging communities. Now, the people make use of internet in loads of different ways. We can use internet for us to chat with our friends and family. We have different chatting sites found in the web such as yahoomail, skype, EkkoTV, RandomDorm and the like. Before, the chatting sites possess only few applications but now most of these chatting sites offer live video chats, conferences, voice messaging and many more. As I can remember, it is just funny way back 6 years ago I usually go to internet cafes paying 35 pesos for just an hour just to look for friends over the internet via yahoo mail. It was some sort of an embarrassment for my part but I just can’t imagine the first reason why I was hook to the use of internet. Aside from educational purposes I usually go to the internet cafe for this irrational reason but still it made me familiar with the internet and some of its uses. As time goes by I learned how to search and look for assignments just by the use of internet. Because of the convergence the internet was then developed and can offer information that would correspond to a large library or should I say more. By just the use of internet I can browse and read some lessons. I can look for some data and ideas. Way back high school I really love to stay at the library and spend some time reading books, encyclopedias and the like but when I learned how to use the internet for searching I became fond of it and spends more time on internet cafe rather than on the library. Yes, the internet is not an ordinary network. It can make you look for new friends, communicate with others far from you and of course it is very helpful because it offers wide range information that can perhaps answer any of your question or query. Aside from mentioned, community sites are also spreading and one of the most prominent one is facebook.com. We can also use internet for networking of friends, for posting status or ideas, for updating one’s lives, for finding some people and for communication. Before, I was really a Friendster enthusiast. Even if we have assignments and projects I usually spend most of my time just for logging in the networking site Friendster. Busy on changing my background, visiting other profiles, and giving testimonials. The internet can also be a radio. Nowadays we can use internet for sound tripping, for downloading songs, also for gaming. Most teenagers are addicted to internet because of the online games. Online games which include Ran, Diablo, Star Craft and more are most played. In my high school days I can remember how my classmates were addicted on playing Ragnarok. Another use of internet for gaming is about Xbox. A video game console has as its primary purpose the playing of console games, but it is also able to play back video and music and to connect to the Internet. Internet nowadays is also capable for live streams. Others also use internet as television and radio. Also for business, eBay and ecommerce can be observed most. Internet can now offer markets online where in we can purchase some products by the use of credit card, PayPal, etc for paying purposes. Internet can also be a newspaper for us. It provides news online about the latest updates on the world of politics, economics and even show business. Advertisement can also be done through internet.
Another trend in convergence is messaging. Before, messaging can be sent through snail mails. Receivers would have to wait days before they can receive the messages intended for them. After years beepers came out and served as a medium on transmitting messages. It was way better than the snail mail way of sending messages. Text-to-landline services also exist, where subscribers can send text messages to any landline phone and are charged at standard rates. As the time goes by, mobile phones went out. As far as I had witness mobile phones before was very large. They are portable but still very large to bring on hand always. Innovations were made and then improvements went out. A new phone model was released which has the capability to text, call and play games at the same time. It is a simple example of the trending convergence during that generation. After months more applications were developed combinational services was then available such as MP3, Games, Internet browsing, Camera, Bluetooth and more are integrated and can be experienced in just one device. On present the phones are operated by just touching its screen.
Another is trend on digital world and the photography which also includes on the gadgets for music. Before, people use radios for listening music. As time goes by walkman was invented for listening music wherever you are. Then it involved into having the capability of inserting cds. Until finally mp3, mp4, ipod and more are developed. Earlier the cameras need films for it to operate but now digital cameras are used. Lately DSLR cameras are the latest device for best capturing images.
Opportunities in convergence, because of the fast improving convergence of trends lots of opportunities went out. As mentioned the internet world is getting bigger and bigger so with this occurrence, many people benefit to it due to the tons of job opportunities IT companies offer. I could still remember seeing people like crazy doing door to door looking for job vacancies and yet end up nothing. Due to the fast evolution of technology as what we say, jobs are being offered everywhere even on the internet. If you want to get a job, just surf the internet and you will find a lot of it. Also people who possess such great imaging and graphics designs skills can earn money up to $100 just for a single logo they make. You see, they can do such jobs even though they are already employed on a certain company or even they just stay at home doing freelancing jobs. As I could still remember, we were asked by Sir Randy about what we love and what we are best at, and I have observed that it is really possible to improve the quality of my life if I will use them.
The Convergence of the latest Trends and Opportunities
As I have discussed, technology is fast evolving with the latest trends people make. With these latest trends, people are able to make use of it for the betterment of their lifestyles and ways of living. Like for example, the latest Samsung Galaxy S with Android as its operating system, programmers are into making applications for that specific phone. After making an application, they sell it Android and the people who use Android phones buy it. That is one example of grabbing the opportunities by means of the latest trends. When it comes to imaging, editing photos using Photoshop, Corel Draw and 3d modeling with Maya or 3d Studio Max, artists make use of these latest trends to make their graphics and sell to huge companies who acts to be their clients.
As an Information Technology student and a soon to be graduate, it is really an advantage for me being aware of the latest trends and being aware of the opportunities that surround me. These things would greatly help me on improving my ways of living and I may be able to live the life that I wanted to.
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