Chinese folk wisdom has a saying that has been repeated ad nauseam: every crisis is an opportunity. That does not mean that crises should be welcomed, since they inevitably involve a period of social, economic, and even personal upheaval. But it is true that every period of crisis leaves behind countless changes that in some cases represent progress in many areas and an advance for the world.
Could this be the case with the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, which has put us in check on a global scale at unprecedented levels in the management of a health challenge? It is too early to tell, but more and more voices, many of them authoritative, are suggesting that this unexpected and fortuitous crisis may result in an acceleration of the economic and social model change that has been underway for years: the digital transformation of society, the economy, and personal relationships to an unprecedented degree.
In scenarios that are still too early to quantify the progress of this transformation, at BRAINTRUST we wanted to take note of some data that could be confirming this perception. In some cases, they speak of the unstoppable trend of e-health; in others, they diagnose gaps that could narrow during this time; and in others, they provide us with clear figures on consumption patterns. In all cases, they discuss the reasons behind a comprehensive digital transformation, however long it takes to occur: greater efficiency, greater convenience, and a better customer experience.
Here are some of the digital facts about this unprecedented health, logistical, and economic crisis:
Data: multiple sources.
Infographic: created by the author.
