The document discusses technology and its role in creating wealth and competitiveness. It defines technology as the knowledge applied in products, processes, tools, methods and systems used to meet objectives. Technology has four components: hardware, software, brainware, and know-how. The document states that technology creates wealth when it connects technological development with market needs and customer satisfaction. Technological breakthroughs open opportunities for economic growth, but competitiveness in the global market requires integrating product technology, production technology, and market demands.

1. Tech. & Innovation For Competitiveness
By: Motaz Al-Agamawi
2ndEgyScience Festival

2. What is Meant by Technology?

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Technology is the way we do things.
Technology is the means by which we accomplish objectives.
Is the knowledge applied in products, processes, tools, methods and systems used in meeting objectives and achieving a certain mission.

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•The physical structure and logical Layout of the equipment or machinery that is to be used to carry out the required tasks.
Hardware.
•The knowledge of how to use the hardware in order to carry out the required tasks.
Software.
•The reasons for using the technology in a particular way.
Brainware.
•The practical knowledge of how to get Technology done.
•As opposed to “know-what” (facts), “know-why” (science).
•Know-How is often a tacit knowledge.
Know-how.

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Technology and Its Proper Management is What Creates Wealthfor Nations, Enterprises and Individuals.

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2ndEgyScience Festival
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We Must be Able to Integrate
Product Technology
Production Technology
Demands of the Marketplace
Natural Resources
Product Technology
Production Technology
Marketplace
Customer Satisfaction
It is when technology connects with the marketplace that wealth is created.

7. How we can create wealth from Technology?

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It is only when technological development finds a marketthat the research and development effort is rewarded in economical-social terms.
Technological breakthroughs open new vistas for industrial development and economic growth.

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Competitivenessis no longer a matter of choice but a matter of survival in a global marketplace

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