Trends & Predictions stories - Page 7

It is certainly the season for predictions and so without further ado, here are some insights from Ensighten CEO Ian Woolley.

Global IT services company Avanade has released what it sees as the three most important technology focus areas for workplaces in the coming year.

IDC predicts industry cloud solutions will reach USD $45.4 billion in 2019, with rapid growth driven by sectors like healthcare and manufacturing.

As time progresses and advanced technologies are implemented, the demand for disaster recovery-as-a-service is also expected to increase.

Zerto predicts 2019 will see a shift in DRaaS market, redefining data recovery and backup strategies for businesses.

VMware argues that with rising cyber attacks, a shift from traditional malware detection to a focus on known good behaviour and least privilege is crucial.

The company has shared what it believes are the five data centre optimisation trends that will maximise data centre performance in 2019.

Enterprises are predicted to replace VPNs with micro-perimeters for IoT and hybrid cloud security in 2019, according to DH2i CEO Don Boxley.

Forrester weighs in on 2019 predictions, looking at how organisations will shift into a more precise application of transformative technologies.

By 2020, at least 55% of organisations will be digitally determined, transforming markets and reimagining the future.

Gartner predicts that AI projects will remain alchemy, face recognition will reduce missing people, and social media scandals will have little impact.

The new IDC smart home device tracker forecasts solid growth for connected devices in key smart home categories.

Global spending on AI systems is projected to hit USD $19.1 billion in 2018, up 54.2%, as per IDC. Retail to lead, surpassing banking.

The company discusses issues around IoT and automation as well as how some integrators might struggle to keep up with the market.

Digital Realty's director of engineering says while AI does represent an exciting new utility, it doesn't herald the arrival of a sci-fi future.

The trends include next-generation customer engagement, flexible checkouts and reimagined use of artificial intelligence.

25% of organisations will use chatbots by 2020 and other predictions for CX tech by analysts at the Gartner Customer Experience Summit 2018 in Tokyo.

While a 300-bit quantum chip is theoretically feasible, it is not, at this time, practically possible, nor is it commercially viable.

The analyst has predicted that digital transformation initiatives will continue to dominate Australian IT business discussions and investment.

CEO Graeme Muller says these major tech developments will significantly impact lives of New Zealanders for the better.