non-digital sector
[nɑːn ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈsektər]
nounmasculinepl: non-digital sectors / setores não-digitais
setor não-digital
1. Economic and business sectors that do not primarily rely on digital technology or internet-based operations for their core business activities
Agriculture, construction, and manufacturing are considered part of the non-digital sector.
Agricultura, construção e manufatura são consideradas parte do setor não-digital.
2. Traditional industries that operate with minimal digital transformation and maintain conventional business models
The non-digital sector has been slower to adopt automation compared to tech industries.
O setor não-digital tem sido mais lento na adoção de automação em comparação com as indústrias de tecnologia.
In Brazil, the term 'setor não-digital' has gained prominence since the 2010s as digital transformation discussions intensified. It is frequently used in policy debates, economic reports, and business literature to distinguish traditional sectors from emerging tech-driven ones. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this term became particularly relevant as non-digital sectors faced unique challenges in adapting to lockdowns and remote operations. In Portugal, similar usage patterns exist but with slightly different emphasis on European economic contexts.
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