How to Minimize the Impact of Sociopolitical Factors on the Implementation of Pervasive Computing Projects

The article discusses the influence of socio-political factors on the implementation of research projects in the area of pervasive computing, with particular emphasis on the instability of the client’s behavior. The authors, based on their own experience, present the negative effects of changes in the client’s expectations during the implementation of the project, emphasizing their impact on scientific research. They point to lobbying activities and financing problems as the main causes of instability, which leads to difficulties in achieving research goals and implementing innovative solutions. The authors analyze an example of a project to build a regional computer network in which a change in the client’s expectations led to a modification of the design assumptions and the way the network is used. They indicate that the original concept of the network, based on the equal treatment of all entities, was changed to favor the telecom operators. The article draws attention to the need for stability and predictability in the implementation of research projects to avoid negative consequences for the development of science and technology.