“Today, it is no longer enough for industry professionals to simply know technology. It is vital to deeply understand the needs of the client and deliver solutions that create real value for them,” says Bogdan Florea, founder of Connections.
In the CEO TALKS dialogue, he defines the pathway through which technology’s impact can grow in our lives and in every community we live in.
Digital education tailored to each generation
The relationship between people and technology should be one where technology empowers rather than overwhelms.
Understanding concepts like Digital Finance, Cybersecurity, or Smart City requires more than just access to technology – it demands education and cultural adaptation. To build a strong connection between communities and technology, Bogdan emphasizes that digital education must be tailored to each age group and their existing knowledge levels.
“In schools, it is essential to introduce courses on cybersecurity, online payments, and the risks associated with online presence. These can provide young people not only with technical skills but also with a level of awareness that helps them navigate the digital world safely,” says Bogdan Florea.
For adults and seniors, the challenges are different. For those already shaped by a different paradigm, adapting digital skills is more difficult. “But this is where European programs, including those under the PNRR, play a very important role. They offer courses that do not aim for technological excellence but instead create basic literacy, a digital literacy necessary to navigate the digital world,” Bogdan continues.
For seniors, these initiatives can even become a bridge toward social inclusion.
A Vision for better-prepared communities
A major issue identified in recent years is that technological implementations in communities, whether local or governmental, have not always been the most successful.
On the one hand, the solutions provided have sometimes been cumbersome, and on the other hand, the public has not always benefited from the necessary support to use them effectively or to request them in an informed manner.
