Discussion - Week 6

Push Technology

This week covered the emerging trends and technologies that may affect businesses as well as consumers. The increase in physiological interaction is another trend that may change how businesses and consumers exchange information. You also examined the emergence of new innovations and trends that are likely to increase portability and mobility. Consider how businesses traditionally obtained information regarding customer needs and the new opportunities that may be created with the emergence of new technologies.

For this Discussion, consider the following:

In a push technology environment, businesses and organizations will come to you with information, services, and product offerings based on your profile. How is a push technology environment different from mass mailings and spam?