The Technology Gap between Young and Old - Video

There seems to be the perception that younger generations are more eager to use and embrace technology than their older counterparts.

But this perceived technology gap may be just that — perception. Microsoft conducted two separate studies to research the question of younger people being more apt to adopt and adjust to technology than older people.

According to the Microsoft's studies, one conducted in Canada and another conducted in the United States, younger people do indeed tend to adopt technology quicker. But adopting technology quicker does not translate into older folks not adopting technology at all.

Older entrepreneurs, the study found, view technology as something to help them manage and maintain current business operations. That is, these older entrepreneurs used technology to the extent that it helped them preserve the status quo.

On the other hand, younger entrepreneurs see technology as the means to grow and expand operations.

Read the article here: The Technology Gap between Young and Old