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Dubai - "As technology evolves at breakneck speed, it is difficult for a consumer to sit back and wait to learn or adopt."

By Alvin R Cabral

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Published: Sun 18 Oct 2015, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Sun 18 Oct 2015, 9:55 AM

Today's consumers are keen to integrate new technology in their daily lives, a top official of Panasonic Marketing MEA said.
"One can confidently say that consumers are eager to work with new technology," Anthony Peter, director of the company's corporate communications and operations division, told Khaleej Times ahead of Gitex Technology Week.
He believes there are three types of consumers: the early adopters, followers and the wait-and-watch type.
"As technology evolves at breakneck speed, it is difficult for a consumer to sit back and wait to learn or adopt. The environment forces you to embrace technology. So it does not matter to which category the consumer belong; sooner or later, one has to learn to be in touch with the times. Whether one likes it or not, you become a part of the change," he said.
At this week's Gitex, Peter promised that Panasonic will be "bringing a range of amazing products and solutions catering to various industry verticals".
"Our products and solutions will transform the way retail, hospitality, entertainment to name a few industry verticals, will see the future of their business unfold."
Peter added that smart technology and the Internet of Things provides the ability to inter-link products and make things easier for consumers.
- alvin@khaleejtimes.com 


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