Top trends in IT 2020

The integration of multiple emerging technologies has increased the last couple of years. Fast adoption of trending technologies, can give your organization competitive edge and lead because of the many opportunities the newest trends are offering. This post unfolds top 10 IT trends 2020 to show if any trend could give your company a competitive boost for your company.

1. 5G network

The fifth generation of cellular network technology will give us more stable, smarter and faster wireless networking. 5G open up for a whole new world where subsequent technologies will find their vantages and driving advances in many other technology trends.

2. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The increasing ability of machines to learn and act intelligently opens up lot opportunities for a lot of line of industries. AI is seen as a major actor in redefining conventional business operations and will absolutely transform our world. It is also the driving force behind many other technology trends like drones, driverless vehicles, chatbots and voice interfaces.

3. Internet of Things (IoT)

Smart devices are constantly transmitting and gathering data through a network and the ability to transfer data without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction. This gives the ability to control a lot of technologies from aboard and opens up for develop business in a smarter way.

4. Big Data

There is an exponential growth in the amount of data being created every day in our world. By using Big Data companies we can work and make sense with enormously complex data, which gives the companies better conditions for running their business on a well-analyzed basis.

5. Augmented reality and virtual reality

The AR/VR technologies, is started to be showed in more different lines of business which is both suitable for the company and consumer. The technologies give companies the ability, to let the consumer explore products from home through their smartphones or use in companies as a tool to improve companies working processes.

6. 3D and 4D printing

The 3D and 4D printing technologies has proven a lot over the last couple of years and have very wide applications to offer. The printing could enable unprecedented levels of mass customization and dramatically reduce the cost of supply chains.

7. Cloud and edge computer

Many people are familiar with the cloud, where data is stored on other computer and you can get access through the Internet. Edge computing will take this to the next level. Edge computing is, where data is processed through a smart device instead, which is an easier access.

8. Blockchain

Blockchain technology can work wonders for your company, this is a super secure method of storing and protecting data. The technology is especially suitable to facilitating trusted transactions and increasing efficiency of transactions.

9. Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

Billions of people are connecting to the Internet through their phone, why it makes sense for businesses to go mobile-first. This is a fast and effective way to connect consumers and the companies and can increase engagement rates and lower bounce rates.

10. Wearables and augmented humans

Simple fitness trackers have now exploded into a whole new wearable technology industry. The technology is designed to help us live longer and improve human performance. The future will bring a way where humans merge with the technology in at a higher level and create “augmented humans”.