Tech earthquake is about the tectonic change tech is bringing to all businesses, whether it is through the introduction of new mobile devices, the changes to TV screens, the transformation of manufacturing, and the way businesses and other institutions have to deal with those changes.

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Moving across borders physically and conceptually is a reflection of the age in which this transformation was taking place, and the changes in travel and communication that were among its enablers.

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By starting with culture changes, companies find the transformation easier and more long-lasting.

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Some of the changes involved in the transformation include exiting its PC and hard disk drive businesses in time for the dramatic slow-down that would take place in those industries.

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Enterprise systems must undergo a radical transformation to meet the oncoming tsunami of technology and design changes for CEM.

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But sadly, some of my friends who were willing to acknowledge we need to lead in all those areas and make transformational changes, they're unwilling to take what I admit are difficult steps to make this transformation.

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However, given the changes in the indigenous people's way of life and traditional education, due to economic development, urbanisation and the transformation of livelihood practices, it is now imperative to promote and particularly target women with community education programmes in order to enhance their capacity to effectively function in the emerging socioeconomic environment.

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