2020 has been an eventful year, to say the least. 第二次全国封锁迫在眉睫, the imposed restrictions could be detrimental for many sectors. But how has the pandemic impacted the tech industry?
数字转换
The Coronavirus has changed the way we operate as a society with many industries turning to a digital way of working to navigate their way through this new norm. 对很多企业来说, particularly those that rely on the physical attendance of their consumers and employees, social distancing restrictions have been critical. Adapting to this new way of life has meant ensuring procedures are put in place so that employees can continue to work, 同时在一个安全的环境中.
Business leaders are reviewing their current tech setup and investing in top-quality technology to help their business to run more efficiently. 有些已经走在了前面. 我们的客户 王国, one of the UK’s largest service providers, recently underwent a full digital transformation. 我们取代了过时的, existing legacy system with an easier to maintain, 更人性化的应用程序. 最终, this created a quicker solution for the councils to use and the system enabled a seamless transition from lockdown to working at a higher capacity.
政府援助
We have also recently supported another client of ours, Improveasy, to enhance their online presence and processes. We designed and developed lead capture pages to ensure easier access for eligible people to register online and apply for the Green Homes Grant Scheme, 最近由政府宣布. Our lead capture system enables Improveasy to manage data most efficiently. There’s much more to come for this company and we’re excited to be a part of their digital journey.
应用程序
The pandemic has severely impacted the food industry and with many restaurants and bars fighting to avoid closure, venues are unearthing new ways to encourage consumer sales. With the public craving the normality of the dining out experience, there has been a notable rise in downloads of takeout apps; many outlets are now in hot pursuit of tech specialists to update their delivery services to keep up with the demand.
On the other hand, many are feeling the effects of months spent house-bound and the, 比我们愿意承认的更频繁， trips to the fridge whilst working from home. With another lockdown on the cards and the prospect of spending even more time at home, individuals have been forced to recognise their overall wellbeing and many have opted to channel this extra time into fitness and a stronger focus on nutrition. 我们的客户 Diets2Go provide a great solution, they offer an excellent delivery service of healthy yet tasty food. You can subscribe and get wholesome meals whilst avoiding any unnecessary contact at your local supermarket. They’re also currently undergoing a major transformation with us, so watch this space!
虚拟现实
不幸的是, social distancing measures have warranted the cancellation of some of our favourite events throughout the year, from the Christmas markets and NYE firework displays to the 2020 Olympics and the Grand National. 然而, with every cloud comes a silver lining and these unforeseen circumstances have made way for a fresh new outlook on sporting events going forward, with the introduction of 虚拟现实.
锁定期间的成功
The sports sector has already incorporated Augmented Reality and now it would be hard to imagine the same immersive experience without it. 今年早些时候, we saw the Grand National displayed virtually using data algorithms and 40 CGI horses, 这是一次巨大的成功, enabling viewers to stay in on the action from the comfort of their own homes. Who knows how far this will transform the sports industry but keep an eye out for some exciting collaborations we have in the pipeline!
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