Recently, communications and technology experts met at a roundtable sponsored by City National Bank and held in Las Vegas to discuss their industry and the impact it has on businesses in Nevada. Connie Brennan, publisher and CEO of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. These monthly roundtables bring together different industries to discuss issues and solutions.
Faced with a bulky office computer, any technician worth their salt begins by telling the frustrated user to try turning the computer off, then back on again. But how will that strategy work when it’s the entire tech economy that’s turned off, then back on again, as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to wane?
The screen is flickering to life, and while the picture of the post-pandemic technology sector isn’t entirely clear yet, some images are beginning to take shape.
When the COVID-19 quarantine closed nonessential businesses, Nevada employers, used to traditional businesses with staff working on the jobsite, found themselves, overnight, with remote workers. Along with that, there was a sudden need for technology to support communications between employees, employers, and the technology they rely on. Communications during the crisis required technology to enable businesses to continue running as smoothly as possible, both to keep business open, and to help drive the staggering economy.
Although there are challenges facing the technology industry in Nevada, leaders are working to grow the field in the Silver State and attract larger tech companies, foster startups and support STEM education. Recently, technology experts met at the Las Vegas office of City National Bank to discuss these challenge and opportunities.
Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to bring leaders together to discuss issues relevant to their industries. Following is a condensed version of the roundtable discussion.
Technology continues to be one of the fastest growing industries in today’s world, showing no signs of slowing down. Recently, executives representing technology and communication companies across the state met at the Las Vegas offices of Gordon Silver to discuss the challenges of their industry as options and demands become more complex.
Connie Brennan, publisher of Nevada Business Magazine, served as moderator for the event. These monthly meetings are designed to bring leaders together to discuss issues relevant to their industries. Following is a condensed version of the roundtable discussion.
