Technology Round-up: Autoation Software

For this week I chose the an article published September 28th, 2009 in the New York Times, telling humans to beware of a new Automation Software technology which has been in the developing stages for the past several years will begin being administered sometime in the next five years.

New York Times > Technology > Bits > Beware, Humans. The Era of Automation Software Has Begun, By: Ashley Vance

In this article, Hewlett Packard explains their plans for launching their newly developed Automation Software, which has intentions of replacing duties which were done prior by humans. Although many companies are constantly striving to save money on labor costs and this could be a solution to many of them. It could also present the threat of more lay-offs in the future. However it should still be a huge technological advancement for Hewlett Packard, businesses, and humans.

It’s to be expected that other companies have already or will be developing similar products, but the fact remains unclear to me whether or not this would mean even higher unemployment rates in some areas. Labor arbitrage issues seem to be prevalent when discussing this new software technology. Furthermore, this software could save currently suffering companies and be proven to be attractive to large and small companies and corporations pending pricing.

In my opinion, I believe this new technology like most new technology can be a great benefit to those who understand who to use it properly and with certain regard for its consequences. This article caught my attention because it is amazing how fast new technology is launched and could change the way we live and do business.