(Islamabad, 28th January 2021) Digitalisation efforts in every corner of society will accelerate in the wake of Covid-19, predicts Telenor Research. From new technology to combat loneliness, to remote education that’s here to stay, compounded by password panic induced by rising security concerns - these are some of the trends that will shape 2021.
The Tech Trends
2021 were revealed and discussed during an interactive session at Telenor
Pakistan Headquarters 345 by Bjørn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research.
The occasion was graced by Honourable Federal Minister of IT and
Telecommunications, Syed Amin ul Haque. The event was also attended by
government officials, ecosystem players, members of the media and Telenor
Pakistan management.
Speaking virtually
at the session, Bjørn Taale Sandberg, Head of Telenor Research said, “The
pandemic has triggered us and nearly every industry around the globe to adapt
at a rate once thought impossible. The past year has proved that digitalisation
will be key to tackling major societal issues and to facilitate new ways of
working and living in 2021.”
The year 2020 will
go down in history as not only one of the most challenging of the century, but
also as one of the most transformative. Covid-19 has
forced the global population to urgently adapt to a new way of life. A life
lived much more digitally.
Speaking on the occasion Chief Guest, Federal Minister of IT and
Telecommunications, Mr. Syed Amin ul Haque said, “In its position as an
emerging economy adopting digitalisation, Pakistan has unique potential for
growth in technology. Telenor’s Tech Trends serve as an important tool that
provides the basis for the growth and development of a number of industries
interlinked with the telecommunications sector. I’m excited to be a part of the
transformation that is bound to take place in our economy.” The Honourable
Minister said that, it’s a pleasure to see the Government’s goals of a ‘Digital
Pakistan’ coming to life, and it’s the Ministry’s resolve to develop the
digital and physical environment to meet the ever-changing technological needs
of the future. Strengthening this resolve, we have recently achieved another
milestone with the approval the “Right of Way” (ROW) Policy for the
telecom sector to help them enhance the services provided to the citizens of
Pakistan. “The new policy is a significant step in the right direction,
removing hurdles faced by telecom and internet service providers in the
installation and maintenance of their equipment and expansion of network across
the country” Federal Minister for IT Syed Amin ul Haque added
Telenor Research predicts
that in 2021 we will see eHealth actors developing and rolling out new sets of
tools and services related to mental health. The trends also reflect on how governments
will use the momentum of 2020 to pave the way for a green recovery in 2021,
putting climate laws and climate plans into action. 2021 will see more cyber
security challenges and due to this, greater implementation of user-friendly
security solutions is predicted for 2021. According to the 2021 Tech Trends,
companies will ensure the necessary competence for the future way of work,
managers will increase the upskilling of employees in cyber security, digital
hygiene, and the use of digital tools and technologies. In 2021, Telenor
Research expects to see an escalating number of new and creative methods of
remote, digital learning to emerge from the rapidly advancing virtual learning
sphere. However, there is an urgent need to properly address the educational
gap in the coming years, with the education sector and ICT actors joining
forces to promote and support digital literacy for all.
Closing the event,
Irfan Wahab Khan, CEO Telenor Pakistan stated, “Since its inception, Telenor
Pakistan has been firm in its commitment towards empowering societies and
creating opportunities. With annual findings on the latest technology trends
and research with use cases on how our society stands to be transformed, we are
constantly innovating, bringing value to
our customers by applying global
learnings and best practices to promote financial inclusion, propel mAgri
initiatives and embrace emerging technologies such as IoT and AI to deliver the
most personalised, holistic experience”
For the sixth consecutive year, Sandberg and the Telenor Research team have analysed and reflected on the year that passed. For a detailed insight on the five tech trends for 2021 visit: https://www.telenor.com/innovation/research/tech-trends-2021
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