The main purpose of this research paper is to acquire understanding of significance of digital technology that has gained prominence all over the world. In the present existence, the implementation of number of tasks and functions in the field of education, business, management, administration, and so forth require digital technology. The main purpose of digital technology is to enable individuals to work in collaboration towards the achievement of common goals and objectives, enhancement of employee productivity, employee satisfaction and employee retention and improvement of skills, abilities and expertise amongst the human resources. Communication is one of the areas of utmost significance and digital technology enables the individuals to get involved in effective communication. The main areas that have been highlighted in this research paper are, the digital workplace framework, digital technology in education, digital technology in management, benefits of digital technology, types of digital technology, and measures to use digital technology in a safe and responsible manner.
Introduction
In the present existence, the use of digital technologies is comprehensive and they are being extensively used by individuals in all settings. Digital technologies create an impact upon what, why, where and how the individuals learn and who they learn from. The widespread use of digital technologies is in the form of computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, mobile phones and so forth. The main purpose of digital technologies is to form a connection between the individuals rapidly, effortlessly and cost-effectively. The individuals get connected to each other with a huge range of digital services and resources. There are number of benefits of learning with digital technologies, on the other hand, they are accompanied by some challenges as well as risks for the learners. The digital challenges are real and prove to be impediments within the course of attainment of knowledge and information (Digital Technology, 2015). Measures are required to be implemented to overcome the problems and challenges associated with digital technologies.
The three main digital challenges are, cyber-safety, it involves conduct or behavioural concerns. Second is, cyber-crime, it involves illegal activity and the third is cyber-security, it involves unauthorized use of the computer system. The preventive approaches that individuals need to take into consideration, when they are make use of digital technologies include, development of knowledge, skills and abilities for safe and responsible use, individuals should learn how to manage digital technologies in an appropriate manner, development of a pro-social culture and co-operation of the whole community in preventing and responding to the incidents. Online safety of the students in education and other individuals is the main area that needs to be taken into consideration. Digital information is different from its physical counterpart in many ways, it can be rapidly duplicated, distributed in a manageable way and can be stored in various locations (Digital Technology, 2015).
Guiding Principles – Guiding principles identify the goals and objectives of the business, and the purpose for which organization has been established. When the individuals acquire complete awareness of the goals and objectives of the organization, they should also work towards the improvement of skills and abilities that are considered fundamental towards the achievement of goals and objectives.
Information Governance Strategy – This aspect determines the focus of the digital governance strategy and aligns it with the management information systems of the organization or information governance strategy. The information generated should be governed in an adequate manner. In majority of cases, some information is to be kept confidential and not shared with some individuals, therefore, information governance strategy is considered as an imperative aspect.