GLOBAL:
glob·al
Pronunciation: ‘glO-b&l
Function: adjective
Def: of, relating to, or applying to a whole
THINKING:
Pronunciation: ‘thi[ng]k
Function: verb
transitive senses
to form or have in the mind
intransitive senses
to have concern — usually used with of
A Concept?
What we do does not go without influencing others and what others do does in some ways influence us. If we are an influence then we strive to better what is around us. Thinking globally does not just extend to world peace and courtesy in congested traffic. Global thinking can be practiced by a host of ICT companies. Imagine if each ICT company were to integrate their technologies or even interlock their platforms. This would not only benefit the companies but also individuals who use the various technologies. If the top names in information, communication and technology were to integrate alot of what they have in their R&D sections a global product at a lower cost would be born. Ofcourse one might argue why a company that spent 5 years of capital and man power should share its knowledge with another company. If that is the case then every company keeping its technology and only selling to the highest bidder will finally drive prices up for the consumer. Funding will ALWAYS be an issue.
Practicing global thinking can be also applied to standards. Usually when standards are designed there are strong clashes of opinion. Sometimes the standards are never finished leaving both the businesses and consumers at a complete loss. Sometimes the standards take such a long time that by the time they are out some other technology has taken its place.
Is global thinking possible in today’s ICT world?