Article | REF: G7036 V1

COVID-19 redefines technology and usage obsolescence

Authors: Kenaan WELTER, Arnaud FROIDURE, Sohane PAILHOUS, Léna VONDRACEK, Sacha HINFRAY-CACHEUX

Publication date: May 10, 2025 | Lire en français

You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed? Log in!


5. Conclusion

The COVID-19 pandemic revealed vulnerabilities in various areas of society. It had an impact on technological, industrial, professional and societal obsolescence. The crisis accelerated the adoption of digital technologies, but also exposed obsolete infrastructures and security risks. It has forced companies to rethink their supply chains and cope with shortages and disruptions. In addition, it has accelerated digital transformation, calling into question the relevance of many traditional jobs. Finally, the crisis has transformed social interactions and consumption patterns. To face up to these challenges, it is crucial to learn from this episode, to adopt a proactive approach from now on, and to create a more resilient and sustainable future.

...
You do not have access to this resource.

Exclusive to subscribers. 97% yet to be discovered!

You do not have access to this resource.
Click here to request your free trial access!

Already subscribed? Log in!


The Ultimate Scientific and Technical Reference

A Comprehensive Knowledge Base, with over 1,200 authors and 100 scientific advisors
+ More than 10,000 articles and 1,000 how-to sheets, over 800 new or updated articles every year
From design to prototyping, right through to industrialization, the reference for securing the development of your industrial projects

This article is included in

Environment

This offer includes:

Knowledge Base

Updated and enriched with articles validated by our scientific committees

Services

A set of exclusive tools to complement the resources

Practical Path

Operational and didactic, to guarantee the acquisition of transversal skills

Doc & Quiz

Interactive articles with quizzes, for constructive reading

Subscribe now!

Ongoing reading
Conclusion