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Businesses and users are going to use technology only if they can trust it.
Satya Nadella
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What this quote means

Trust is essential for the adoption of technology by businesses and users.

Satya Nadella emphasizes the fundamental importance of trust in technology for both businesses and users. Without a strong sense of trust in technology, individuals and organizations are unlikely to fully embrace its capabilities, limiting innovation and potential advancements.

Themes

TrustTechnologyBusinessUsersAdoption

In practice

Example use cases

In a presentation about digital transformation, this quote could be used to highlight the importance of establishing trust with consumers.

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