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Tech Breakthroughs to Watch for in 2024

Tech Breakthroughs to Watch for in 2024 The pace of technological change only seems to accelerate each year. 2023 promises major advances spanning quantum computing, 6G networks, smarter AI assistants, and more. Let’s explore some of the specifics innovations on the horizon for 2024.

Quantum Leaps Towards Practical Quantum Computing While full-scale quantum computers may still be years away, 2024 could see meaningful milestones. Researchers aim to achieve quantum advantage by demonstrating specialized systems tackling valuable problems intractable for conventional computers. Useful applications in finance, chemistry, optimization and machine learning may emerge.

6G Promises Speeds 100x Faster than 5G As 5G mobile networks only recently launch worldwide, telecom companies already have their sights set on 6G - the next generation in wireless connectivity. Offering speeds up to 1 terabyte per second, 6G opens the door for remote surgeries, truly immersive extended reality experiences and life-changing digital applications we can’t yet conceive.

Smarter AI Assistants Enhance Human Abilities The viral success of chatbots like ChatGPT shows public appetite for ever-more capable AI. 2024 may deliver the next evolution - smarter, specialized assistants that not only converse fluently but actively enhance human skills. Imagine a productivity aide that schedules meetings automatically based on your habits and priorities or a health bot that designs personalized nutrition plans. 2024 promises great strides towards this future powered by gains in deep learning.

Which emerging technologies will shape our world in 2024? Share your predictions with me below! #tech #techtrends #ai #quantumcomputing #6G #innovation #futurism #technews

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The Future of Quantum Computing: Predictions and Trends to Watch Out

Organizations that embrace the power of quantum computing could aid humanity in resolving some of the world’s most pressing issues and making advances in vital sectors ranging from drug research to worldwide agriculture and beyond. But how people are near a world in which computing is commonplace, and how can data centers prepare for it? Many of the applications of computing are currently experimental or conceptual. In this blog, let’s discuss the trends and predictions of quantum computing.

The government continues to invest in quantum computing, cybercrime is on the rise, and more industries, including banking, chemicals and finance, and defense, are embracing the technology. As a result, these elements fuel market growth. In addition, according to a research report by Astute Analytica, the Global Quantum Computing Market is likely to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30% over the projection period from 2023 to 2031.

Here are a few practical trends and predictions of quantum computing that people might see in the future:

Cybersecurity:

Quantum computing has the potential to have an immediate impact on encryption and privacy. Given the continually changing nature of the cybersecurity surroundings, computers could aid in the encryption of data while in use, offering at-rest protection and both in-transit protections.

Manufacturing:

Quantum computers are capable of performing more precise and authentic prototyping and testing. This could assist lower the price of prototyping in the manufacturing arena, resulting in better ideas that don’t require as much testing. 

Development of novel quantum algorithms and optimization techniques:

As quantum computers’ capabilities improve, this leads to the creation of new algorithms and strategies to make use of quantum computing’s unique features. These include error correction, machine learning, and optimization techniques.

Optimization of traffic and routes:

Optimal route design is essential for efficient supply chain operations and transportation. The most difficult task is capturing all of the real-time data that affects this planning, from shifting weather conditions to traffic movement. That’s where quantum computers can work. They could evaluate all of that data in real-time and alter routes for a full fleet of cars at the same time, putting each on the best way forward.

Financial simulation:

Financial institutions might employ quantum computing’s modeling skills to effectively model the behavior of securities and assets at scale. This could assist decrease risk, optimizing large-scale portfolios, and enabling financial organizations better understand the global financial economy’s trends and movements.

Chemical and pharmaceutical research:

Quantum computers can construct superior models for how atoms interact with one another, resulting in a higher and more accurate understanding of molecular structure. This could have a direct impact on medical and chemical research, as well as the way novel goods and medicines are generated. The foresight of quantum computers could potentially provide insight into how substances and medications will develop, evolve, and interact with other components throughout time.

The utilization of artificial intelligence and quantum machine learning:

Researchers are investigating the utilization of quantum computing for creating new artificial intelligence algorithms and machine learning that can make use of the unique features of quantum systems.

SOURCE: The Future of Quantum Computing: Predictions and Trends to Watch Out 

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As-a-Service Products, Processes and Tech-by-Wire Most Important Technology Industry Developments of the Next 2-3 Years

IDC FutureScape Sees as-a-Service Products and Processes and Tech-by-Wire as Two of the Most Important Technology Industry Developments of the Next 2-3 Years. NEEDHAM, Mass, October 18, 2022 - International Data Corporation (IDC) today announced its worldwide information technology (IT) industry predictions for 2023 and beyond. The predictions were published in a new IDC FutureScape report and presented at a live event hosted by IDC's Rick Villars and Philip Carter. Both the report and a video replay of the presentation will be available at https://www.idc.com/futurescape2023 Enterprises around the world will be battered by waves of interconnected economic, political, and social disruptions over the next several years, fracturing business plans and challenging their ability to adapt and survive. Industry leaders will slice through these storms of disruption by transforming their organizations into resilient digital businesses where value creation is based on the effective use of fast-evolving and innovative technologies. "To succeed, IT and business leaders need to make the transition from implementing digital transformation to running a digital-first organization that connects technology to business outcomes," said Rick Villars, group vice president, Worldwide Research at IDC. "The IT and communications industries themselves will be among the most transformed as they adopt as-a-service delivery and operating models, deal with radical alterations in ecosystems and value chains, and recognize that their primary tasks are to help CIOs and their enterprises share, use, govern, and increase the value of data." IDC's FutureScape 2023 research focuses on the external drivers that will alter the global business ecosystem over the next 12 to 24 months and the issues technology and IT teams will face as they define, build, and govern the technologies required to thrive in a digital-first world. A closer look at IDC's top ten worldwide IT industry predictions reveals the following: - The Rise of as-a-Service Processes and Smart Products. IDC believes that the number of tech-centric organizations in the G500 will double in the next five years. Their expanded emphasis on adding as-a-Service (aaS) elements such as enhanced customer experience and intelligent process automation to digitally enhanced physical and virtual products will come to dominate future IT budgets. - as-a-Service Business Models Will Drive Growth of Tech-by-Wire. One of the most visible developments in the IT industry over the next several years will be the expanded delivery of technology via tech-by-wire (i.e., self-contained systems, software-defined functions, AI-assisted cloud-based control systems, data-driven decision making). While cost will be a primary driver of tech-by-wire adoption, additional benefits include improved digital resiliency, faster access at scale to innovative technologies, and systems simplification and the reduction of technical debt. - Shortages in Critical Skills Will Limit the Benefits from IT Investments. Most companies will struggle to keep and find employees with the right skills, effectively putting more pressure on remaining employees to meet expanding digital business requirements. Businesses and IT providers will both need to invest in the development of the right technical, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. "Business strategy and learning strategy must go hand in hand with technology strategy to ease the current difficulties in finding the talent and skills required for digital business,"Villars noted - Digital Sovereignty Will Impact Staff, Budgets, and Operating Processes. Cloud and as-a-Service offerings will be at the core of digital sovereignty developments with assertions related to assurance and residency driving some IaaS/PaaS workloads to local cloud providers while mandates for sustainable operations will spur interest in sovereign offerings (with local partners) among global cloud providers. - Rapid Growth in aaS Spending Will Bring Greater Scrutiny. While cost is a major concern for most enterprises, it conceals the most important benefit from effective use of aaS: significant and sustained reductions in operational burdens and much faster access to innovation. Efforts to contain spending must focus on evaluating which services are delivering on the promised operational and innovation values. - Service Providers Will Be Better Able to Provide Expertise. With the shift to more standardized control plane-based aaS offerings, and greater use of AI and automation, providers of security, data, and critical industry-specific knowledge and processes will be able to economically spread the cost and knowledge base of very high value experts across more customers in an easy-to-consume fashion. - Technology Supply Chains Will Remain a Critical Concern. In 2025, IDC expects a number of highly visible digital product launches will face major delays due to global or regional silicon and code supply chain issues. To avoid such delays, decision makers will push for quantifiable outcomes from their cloud providers, invest in supply chain intelligence, and adopt multisourcing strategies. "Having confidence in one’s tech supply chain will no longer be the concern of the CIO – technology must become the primary concern of the Digital Business C-Suite,"added Villars - The Transition to Control Plane-based Systems Will Not Be Easy. One of the most challenging tasks for IT teams in the next several years will be navigating the maturation of control plane design and the gradual consolidation of basic control systems onto a few standard platforms. IDC expects more than half of enterprises attempting to use tech-by-wire offerings will struggle with a proliferation of siloed control systems. - Establishing Trust in Automation Will Be Critical to Success. The establishment of trust in automation will require a greater focus on the dynamics of human/organizational behavior in initiatives where automation plays a major role. And, while substantial risks stemming from a lack of trust may appear unlikely, their impact in terms of branding and a need to restart trust building will be significant. - Machine Vision Will Enable Dramatically Improved Experiences in Physical Locations. Those organizations that establish themselves as leaders in incorporating machine augmented vision in digitally optimized work/play/health spaces will have a long-term advantage in capturing and retaining customer loyalty as well as improving business outcomes based on intelligent use of data. IDC's worldwide IT industry predictions are presented in full detail in the report IDC FutureScape: Worldwide IT Industry 2023 Predictions. Read the full article

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Predictions 2021

Our #techpredictions for #2021 along with how we did predicting events in #2020 #completedevpod

Last year we started the episode with a joke about this being the most fun Predictions because 2020 would be in hindsight. This year most of us are glad to see it go. Even with the year we’ve all had, this is still one of the most fun episodes we record each year. Both Will and BJ look forward to reviewing their predictions from the previous year and creating new ones. It’s important to stay up…

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Top Mobile Marketing Predictions for 2015

2014 was good and all, but we're excited about a new year of progress in mobile, especially when it comes to app engagement and higher standards for user experience. Here are our top five predictions for 2015!

1. Installs become less important

It's already happening, but in 2015 we'll see the trend continue: app installs will be seen more as a first step than as a measure of success. More and more app marketers are realizing the importance of re-engaging their users. Driving people back into the app, whether it's to make a purchase or share content on social, keeps your brand relevant. And we already know how important it is to be one of the few apps a smartphone user opens more than a few times!

2. Deep linking becomes an essential mobile marketing tool

Mobile deep linking boosts in-app sales, which is one of several reasons it will really take off in 2015. Don't believe us? Take it from other folks like the bright minds over at Juniper Research. They singled out deep linking and app indexing as important tech trends to watch in the coming year. As a refresher, JackThreads saw a 21% rise in revenue per email after adding our deep links to its marketing pushes. 

3. Growth of location-based advertising

With iBeacons on the rise and a wealth of smartphone user's location data avaiable, it's no wonder that companies are increasingly using this information to drive sales. Expect to see more geo-targeting next year, from push notifications that notify you when you're near a retailer location to Twitter ads that use Foursquare's location analytics API to target users.

4. Mobile will take an even bigger slice of commerce

According to Criteo, mobile will soon account for 50 percent of ecommerce purchases. Expect even more growth in the longer term.

5. Mobile payments

How will mobile commerce take over purchases on the desktop? Mobile payments, of course. Apple Play, Google Wallet and other solutions remove the friction of entering your credit card info on your phone or tablet screen, which means less drop-off.