There is no doubt that IT touches every part of our lives. There is also no doubt that technology has changed immensely over recent times. But how is IT likely to change and affect us in the future? To answer this, Brett will provide you with a sneak peak into the trends and future of IT. Having founded OPC I.T, close to 30 years ago, Brett is the Managing Director and has helped countless organisations in the Canberra and Southern NSW region ensure that there IT truly does enable their staff to do their jobs well.

1. FUTURE OF IT
Brett Norton

2. Measuring IT
If you struggle to keep up with
developments in IT do not feel bad!

3. Enabling Utilities
Hunting Age Up to 1820: No pervasive utility
Agrarian Age 1821 – 1864: Transport
Industrial Age 1865 – 1964: Mechanical/Electrical power
Digital Age 1965 – 2040s: ICT enhanced
• Stage 1, 1965 – 2006
• Stage 2, 2007 – 2040

4. 1984

5. The Brick

6. The Internet

7. 1 Billion Unique Visitors

8. Windows 98

9. 800 Million Active Users / $41 Billion US

10. First iPhone

11. The Future

12. The Future

13. Questions