NEW DIRECTIONS IN BUSINESS AND IT: MICROSCOPY AND SOFTWARE

In recent years, it has been observed that the union of high-precision microscopy with world-class software has brought revolutionary changes in both the scientific and business worlds. What began as a tool in the biological and material sciences, today’s microscopes are used in various industries for data collection, data analysis, and decision making. Therefore, based on previous research, the objective of this paper is to focus on a literature review that discusses the integration of microscopy, software, business, and information technology (IT) for improving image resolution, measurement, and data analysis. Some important areas of its application include applications in the pharmaceutical industry for formulation analysis, in the electronics industry for semiconductor inspection, and in material science for structure characterization, all of which are supported by microscopy systems integrated with application software. However, there are still some challenges that affect the use of IT and its integration with other industries, such as issues related to data management and the initial investment costs of such systems. This study aims to close the identified gaps in the literature by providing specific recommendations on how to improve the combination of microscopy and software in business and IT environments. Thus, based on the results of an interdisciplinary analysis, this paper demonstrates the potential of these integrated technologies to promote innovation, improve organizational performance, and set new industry standards in the digital era.

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