IT research firm Gartner shares its top 10 technology trends that will hit 2020.
Gartner’s top 10 technology trends
- Edge Computing – It is a distributive way of computing which brings computations and data storage closer to the user, this method greatly improves response time and saving bandwidth. The goal of edge computing is to keep data processing at a local server to make processes more efficient. As the use of edge devices continues to increase, peer-to-peer data exchanges will be more accessible.
- Blockchain – Blockchain is an immutable time-stamped series record of data that is distributed and managed by a cluster of computers. It is an open ledger which is resistant to data tampering and records data transaction between two users.
Blockchain is expected to gain the support of many businesses by means of its transaction confidentiality future. The technology is still in its evolving phase, many are expected to improve from its current process. One thing that blockchain technology can assure that it will provide fast and cheap monetary transactions with reliable data security for transacting parties. - Hyper Automation – A combination of machine, advanced software and automation programs. When combined efficiently it provides a more efficient and quick automation process. Digitized processes, smarter machines, and AI technology help fuel the goal of a company’s hyper-automation process.
- Multiexperience – The idea of multi-experience is to let users experience multisensory interactions using wearable devices and computer simulations. It is like a combination of virtual reality with multiple sensory stimulations.
- The democratization of Technology – It is a way of sharing and educating people about technology and business processes without being too costly. In order to hasten the democratization, the following aspects are needed, data and analytics, design knowledge, and application development. AI technology plays a big role here, with the help of AI-powered tools, people without sufficient training can gain their learning thru practice and simulation.
- Human Augmentation – The use of technology to further improve human cognitive and physical abilities. Physical augmentation can be achieved through implants on the host’s body, while cognitive augmentation will help the host improve its brain functions.
- Transparency and Traceability – More data privacy laws will be enhanced in 2020 to help secure users from technology trends that carry their personal information. The need for transparency in virtual transactions will be strengthened and revamped.
- Distributed Cloud – Cloud services used to be centralized on one server. But with distributed cloud services, the servers are decentralized into local servers scattered all across the globe. Cloud distribution can also contribute to hyper-automation by means of local service access and faster peer-to-peer data exchanges.
- Autonomous Technology – The incorporation of automated technology to traditional manual labor is a very helpful tool in any industry. We are now experiencing semi-automated technology where operators are still behind the steering wheel of machines used in the industry. With autonomous technology, computer-based programs will take over the whole production process, eliminating manual intervention. This is very useful in high-risk activities to eliminate human casualties.
- AI Security – Data security is the most crucial part of every technology-based industry. The prior mentioned technology trends will never be successful if there is no reliable AI security system is provided. Data breach and hacking are possible in any of those technology trends being mentioned, which is why high-security measures will also be a top trend to look forward to.
The listed technology trends are just projections from current tools widely used and developed at present.
