The Advantages of Technology

I've seen and heard how people feel about technology, both positive and negative. I know that there are people who feel that it is somewhat of a curse with kids spending long hours on the computer or on their cell phones, but I feel the need to point out a very important advantage of technology.



As we've all seen lately, the idea of going green is very popular. The effect that technology has on the environment should not be overlooked. The use of online technology has allowed us to use much less paper than before. You no longer need to write out a check to pay a bill, you can do it online. Many companies can now advertise through emails or on websites rather than sending mailouts to thousands of potential customers. This is a benefit of IS that brings us one step closer to a better environment.

I work for citizens bank and they are currently running a promotion having to do with this situation. Citizens bank also wants to use less paper and save money while serving their customers. The promotion is called "Greensense". To promote going green and helping the environment customers involved in this recieve a debit card made out of recycled material. Then, every time that customer does a transaction that saves paper, they recieve $.10 which is deposited straight to their account. This includes paying a bill online, recieving electronic statements, and using a debit card instead of cash. These all save the company from having to use paper and is a less costly transaction. So while there may be some disadvantages to current technology, the fact that it is helping the environment is a definite advantage.