IBM: Covid-19 pushes robots, contactless payment optionsDelivery robots, contactless payment, remote work, advanced supply chain operations and telehealth are among the top technology trends to watch in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, says IBM Thailand. She said several technologies are being adopted to address existing problems during and after the pandemic, including delivery robots and online shopping with less human touch. Digital or contactless payment is another trend gathering steam as it could help reduce costs, she said. So-called supply chain 4.0, which involves data analytics and insights for effective material sourcing, is expected to be adopted more, which should help ward off supply chain disruptions in the future, said Ms Patama. In the post-Covid-19 era, people may need to learn several essential skills for work, including digital coding, creativity, data literacy, critical thinking and adaptability, she said.

Source: Bangkok Post October 01, 2020 00:22 UTC