why should we start thinking about digital? a wake-up call

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Why should we start thinking about digital?

A wake-up call

Michelle Blanc, M.Sc. Electronic Commerce

© Tous droits réservés – Analyweb Inc. 2008

For 12 years, I have been a consultant for businesses on the power and use of Internet. My own government does not think digital is a major issue worthy of a having a Minister, ministry or serious planning. I am worried for my neighbours and specially my grandson. This is a wake-up call.

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How are our medical students trained for the medical tools

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from eHealth?

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What is doing your local College or University to compete with the world?

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How is your police force using the internet?

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How is your government planning the workforce

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How are your businesses coping with the changes?

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What is your government forward thinking on the

numerous changes digital is already bringing to the world

and to yourself?


These are just a few questions I think we should start focussing

on as individuals as well as collectively

Michelle Blanc M.Sc. Michelle.blanc.analyweb(at)gmail.com

https://twitter.com/MichelleBlanc http://www.michelleblanc.com/english/

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