Internet of Things could be key to IT's response to climate change
No matter what your personal beliefs are, IT execs would be remiss if they didn't think about global warming in the context of disaster recovery, just as you would if your company were located in a region prone to hurricanes or earthquakes. And beyond that, global warming could present an opportunity for you to lead your company into new growth areas.
"I'm not here to say whether global climate change is happening or not," says Whit Andrews, vice president and distinguished analyst at Gartner. "Natural disasters occur regardless of global climate change. Whether anthropogenic or not, business opportunities are there regardless of the cause. Instead, companies should recognize that this creates opportunities to create products and services that were not there previously."
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