HPCOS81
Assignment 3 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 8 August 2025
EXPLORING THE DESIGN, USE, AND IMPACT OF COMPUTING IN SOUTH AFRICA
DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
1. INTRODUCTION
The global Covid-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted social, economic, and
technological landscapes, prompting rapid changes in how computing technologies are
designed, deployed, and used. Within this shifting context, computing systems became
central to sustaining work, education, governance, and health services. The urgency to
adapt to remote modalities ushered in a ―new normal‖ where digital platforms and
infrastructure replaced many in-person processes (Dwivedi et al., 2020).
This research focuses on the design, use, and impact of computing technologies during
the Covid-19 crisis, with a particular emphasis on their role in South African society. The
study examines how computing innovations emerged in response to the pandemic, the
challenges users and developers encountered, and the broader societal implications of
Terms of use
accelerated digital transformation.
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
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Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
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comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
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Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
EXPLORING THE DESIGN, USE, AND IMPACT OF COMPUTING IN SOUTH
AFRICA DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
1. INTRODUCTION
The global Covid-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted social, economic, and
technological landscapes, prompting rapid changes in how computing technologies
are designed, deployed, and used. Within this shifting context, computing systems
became central to sustaining work, education, governance, and health services. The
urgency to adapt to remote modalities ushered in a ―new normal‖ where digital
platforms and infrastructure replaced many in-person processes (Dwivedi et al.,
2020).
This research focuses on the design, use, and impact of computing technologies
during the Covid-19 crisis, with a particular emphasis on their role in South African
society. The study examines how computing innovations emerged in response to the
pandemic, the challenges users and developers encountered, and the broader
societal implications of accelerated digital transformation.
By investigating contexts such as education, small business, government services,
and cybersecurity, this study aims to generate a comprehensive understanding of
the technological and social changes driven by the pandemic. Drawing from global
and local literature, the research also seeks to contribute to debates on sustainable
computing practices, inclusive digital access, and the future of computing post-
Covid-19 (Ågerfalk et al., 2020; Davison, 2020; Pan & Zhang, 2020).
2. BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH
The Covid-19 crisis catalysed a massive digital shift, forcing individuals, institutions,
and governments to rely heavily on computing technologies for communication,
education, business continuity, and service delivery. The pandemic not only tested
the resilience of existing digital infrastructures but also revealed socio-economic
disparities in access, digital literacy, and technological readiness—especially in
developing countries like South Africa (Dwivedi et al., 2020; Papadopoulos et al.,
2020).
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
Assignment 3 2025
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number:
Due Date: 8 August 2025
EXPLORING THE DESIGN, USE, AND IMPACT OF COMPUTING IN SOUTH AFRICA
DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
1. INTRODUCTION
The global Covid-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted social, economic, and
technological landscapes, prompting rapid changes in how computing technologies are
designed, deployed, and used. Within this shifting context, computing systems became
central to sustaining work, education, governance, and health services. The urgency to
adapt to remote modalities ushered in a ―new normal‖ where digital platforms and
infrastructure replaced many in-person processes (Dwivedi et al., 2020).
This research focuses on the design, use, and impact of computing technologies during
the Covid-19 crisis, with a particular emphasis on their role in South African society. The
study examines how computing innovations emerged in response to the pandemic, the
challenges users and developers encountered, and the broader societal implications of
Terms of use
accelerated digital transformation.
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document as a guide for learning, comparison and reference purpose,
Terms of use
Not to duplicate, reproduce and/or misrepresent the contents of this document as your own work,
By making use of this document you agree to:
Use this document
Fully accept the consequences
solely as a guide forshould you plagiarise
learning, reference,or and
misuse this document.
comparison purposes,
Ensure originality of your own work, and fully accept the consequences should you plagiarise or misuse this document.
Comply with all relevant standards, guidelines, regulations, and legislation governing academic and written work.
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is" without any express or
implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or liability for any actions taken based on the
information contained within this document. This document is intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes.
Reproduction, resale, or transmission of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
, +27 67 171 1739
EXPLORING THE DESIGN, USE, AND IMPACT OF COMPUTING IN SOUTH
AFRICA DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS
1. INTRODUCTION
The global Covid-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted social, economic, and
technological landscapes, prompting rapid changes in how computing technologies
are designed, deployed, and used. Within this shifting context, computing systems
became central to sustaining work, education, governance, and health services. The
urgency to adapt to remote modalities ushered in a ―new normal‖ where digital
platforms and infrastructure replaced many in-person processes (Dwivedi et al.,
2020).
This research focuses on the design, use, and impact of computing technologies
during the Covid-19 crisis, with a particular emphasis on their role in South African
society. The study examines how computing innovations emerged in response to the
pandemic, the challenges users and developers encountered, and the broader
societal implications of accelerated digital transformation.
By investigating contexts such as education, small business, government services,
and cybersecurity, this study aims to generate a comprehensive understanding of
the technological and social changes driven by the pandemic. Drawing from global
and local literature, the research also seeks to contribute to debates on sustainable
computing practices, inclusive digital access, and the future of computing post-
Covid-19 (Ågerfalk et al., 2020; Davison, 2020; Pan & Zhang, 2020).
2. BACKGROUND OF THE RESEARCH
The Covid-19 crisis catalysed a massive digital shift, forcing individuals, institutions,
and governments to rely heavily on computing technologies for communication,
education, business continuity, and service delivery. The pandemic not only tested
the resilience of existing digital infrastructures but also revealed socio-economic
disparities in access, digital literacy, and technological readiness—especially in
developing countries like South Africa (Dwivedi et al., 2020; Papadopoulos et al.,
2020).
Disclaimer
Great care has been taken in the preparation of this document; however, the contents are provided "as is"
without any express or implied representations or warranties. The author accepts no responsibility or
liability for any actions taken based on the information contained within this document. This document is
intended solely for comparison, research, and reference purposes. Reproduction, resale, or transmission
of any part of this document, in any form or by any means, is strictly prohibited.
