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Industries are always looking for the next way they can grow. It’s encouraging for investors and employees to know that their sector is keeping up with the times, and it helps businesses stay relevant. If customers don’t feel like a brand or business is in touch, they’re less likely to support them.
Learning about and embracing technology is one of the most significant ways industries can continue to develop alongside consumers. Any business that doesn’t have a website, social media presence and even a dedicated app is missing out on the chance to reach people with a resource they use the most.
Here are 10 industries relying on a growing digital transformation. See how yours can do the same.
- Retail Stores Use Apps
Nearly every retail store now uses a brand-dedicated app to provide promo codes, coupons and sale alerts to customers. Everyone gets discounts and access to new deals, which improves communication and sales.
- People Embrace Wearable Health Tech
The health industry now relies on people using wearable tech, like smartwatches, to monitor relevant information, such as calories burned, and miles walked. It streamlines results so people are more aware of what’s going on with their bodies.
- EMTs Check Personal Apps
Smartphones now automatically come with health apps, like Apple Health. They’re accessible even when the phone is locked, so health officials such as EMTs can see if the patient is an organ donor or has a specific blood type at any time.
- People Use Voice-to-Text to Order Pizza
Anyone can now order a pizza over voice-enabled tech like the Amazon Echo. Dominoes, Papa John’s and others receive these orders and deliver after just a few words and an app-connected payment method.
- Health Clinics Rely on Telemedicine
Health professionals can help more patients by relying on telemedicine services like transcription for easier documentation. Less time wasted on tedious administration work allows more patients to get the correct diagnosis.
- Phone Companies Offer AI Assistance
AI chatbots on phone company websites help answer customer questions faster, allowing employees to focus on the other work they need to do.
- Banks Provide App Services
Most banks now offer app services like check depositing and money transfers that make life easier for customers.
- Libraries Rent E-Books
Even though libraries still provide plenty of physical books, they also use Libby to expand access to thousands of e-books children and adults may not be able to read due to limited supplies.
- Disney Moves to Wristbands
Disney now gives guests automated wristbands that use the latest RFID technology to skip the wait lines and have more fun.
- Grocery Stores Receive Online Orders
Most grocery stores also allow guests to place online orders and pick them up at a specific time. It reduces the checkout lines and lets guests use promo codes for additional discounts.
11. Watch Tech Advancements
There are always new ways to reach consumers with tech advancements, so keep an eye out for them. You’ll find that technology improves any industry by streamlining work and communication for everyone involved.
