Industry Technosavvy the September 2018 issue

Sensor Alert

Millennial-run businesses are more likely to use sensors and other tech at work.
By Michael Fitzpatrick Posted on August 30, 2018

“Technology continues to play a bigger role overall in the actual business owner’s daily operation,” says Tony Fenton, vice president of Nationwide’s commercial lines product and underwriting. He adds that this role will grow as millennials continue to create and grow businesses.

“Each one of these technologies plays a different role in operational efficiency and a safer work environment,” Fenton says. “The reason that they’re valuable is that they create economic value for the business.… Ultimately we’ll see more and more technology enable businesses to be more efficient and effective.”

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