One reason for the shift towards more commercially minded research in technology companies is that the nature of IT has changed so much.

科技公司的研究向更商业化转变的原因之一是信息技术的本质已经发生了巨变。

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The rise of tablets and smartphones also reflects a big shift in the world of technology itself.

平板电脑和智能手机的兴起也反映了世界科技的转变。

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The shift of much of the world's manufacturing to countries with poor protection of intellectual property has provided both the technology and the opportunity to make knock-offs.

大部份世界上的制造转移到对知识产权低度保护的国家，因而提供了仿冒商科技和机会来制造便宜的假货。

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Besides these pressures, a once-in-a-lifetime event is expected to bring many companies to their knees and force a technology shift of unprecedented size and scope.

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Many commentators are arguing that what is needed to tackle the problem are not simply measures such as those outlined above, but rather a quantum-shift in the technology of air travel, with a radical re-think not only in how planes are designed, but also what they are actually made of.

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This significant shift signals the entry of big technology companies, consultants and innovators who see a connection between their expertise and the operationally focused, data driven business healthcare is quickly becoming.

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