How Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of digitalisation – The National

How Covid-19 has accelerated the pace of digitalisation – The National

Increased connectivity amid the pandemic has created new business opportunities for entrepreneurs

















The pandemic has increased the pace of connectivity in our daily lives. Getty







We are at the threshold of an exciting era for entrepreneurs. In a way, it reminds me of the feeling I had many years ago as a 100 meter sprinter; one knee down; fingers behind the line; feet in the starting blocks - anticipating the sound of that gunshot that marked the start of a race. The acceleration of digital technologies due to Covid-19 has also initiated a great race towards new opportunities that entrepreneurs are busy scoping out right now- their feet are in the starting blocks. We need to help them succeed but they must also help themselves.



The old adage "Go West young man“ has been replaced by "Go Digital young lady". The pandemic has allowed the internet to invade all aspects of our lives including shopping, schooling and working - even our concerts have gone virtual now. The digital bug has followed the same path as the virus - it's everywhere. It doesn't make you cough but it has changed