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Technological factors

Unpacking technological factors

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For consideration

Technological factors predominantly impact:

  1. Product platforms/channels and performance optimization
  2. Audience comfort and the likelihood of engagement
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Suggested approach

These factors can typically be validated against analytics services such as Google Analytics.

Digital maturity

  • Comfort level with technology
    • Available product and service platforms
    • Product interfaces
    • Privacy and security
    • Online mental health services

Device

  • What device or system do you use to access the service?
    • Screen size
    • Performance
    • Interaction models

Operating System

  • What is the operating system and version on your system or device?
    • Interface standards and expectations

Browser

  • What browser do you use to access the service?
    • How may this impact access and performance?

Assistive technologies

  • What assistive technology do customers use?
    • Is the product accessible and usable in these circumstances?
    • Are there alternative modes of engagement and other accommodations for people who use unsupported assistive technology?

Internet connectivity

  • How fast is your internet connection?
    • Speed: Impacts of access and performance across various internet speeds
    • Reliability: Is your connection reliable? Do you experience performance issues or dropouts regularly? Are there latency issues?

The environment of use

  • In the office, at home, on the road, etc.