This year has been full of exciting technological innovations and breakthroughs that have transformed society and the global economy.
But digital development does not stop for a single moment, so we look again to the future and highlight what is new Technologies and technological innovations that will characterize the year 2024. Some trends are repeated (with new styles), and new trends arrive that will have a lot to say in the coming months.
Generative artificial intelligence
It may seem obvious to start with generative AI, but it has arguably become the most influential technology.
We've only seen its first steps, and it will be 2024 when we really start to see its full potential. In addition, we may see a focus on democratizing knowledge and training across different business roles and functions, as well as technical functions.
Gartner expects that “By 2026, more than 80% of organizations will have used generative AI APIs and models and/or deployed AI-enabled applications in production environments compared to less than 5% in 2023.” This eye-catching number will help bring new products to market faster, increase business efficiency and productivity, hyper-customization, and the most advanced technology available today, within everyone's reach.
Cybersecurity as a fundamental pillar
Cyber attacks have become a major concern for businesses in recent years. As a result, cybersecurity is no longer just another priority, but an absolute necessity.
IT leaders must adopt a practical and systematic approach to… Continuously set priorities for improving cybersecurity. This is best achieved through basic steps such as using encrypted services, training and raising employee awareness, conducting penetration tests, creating and updating protocols and software, and checking compliance and governance….
Finally, A Zero trust approachIt is a model that assumes potential data breaches and verifies every request as if it came from an unsupervised network. Thus, every access request is strongly authenticated, authorized within policy constraints, and checked for anomalies.
Physical convergence and digital twins
It is a new concept that refers to the space created where the real and digital world meet. The two are increasingly intertwined, and technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, and immersive experiences are breaking down the blurred line between the two.
As we become more closely connected to digital twins, we are witnessing a moment in which the digital world is becoming more real and the physical world is becoming more fluid and flexible. This technology allows us to change the components we want in the digital world so that they are optimized and achieve their best version in the real world.
Which is the trend It will accelerate new digital skills in all types of jobsIn addition to improving business processes, improving efficiency and significantly saving costs.
Quantitative statistics
We recently shared an article about whether now is the time to gear up for quantum computing, and the conclusion was clear: a resounding yes.
It is a form of computing that takes advantage of quantum phenomena such as superposition and entanglement. It is the technology that It has the ability to improve investment and crypto strategies or discover new products in unseen time frames.
An important differentiator of this trend is that quantum computers are much faster than regular computers, which is why big companies like Microsoft, AWS, and Google are putting a lot of effort into innovating in this area. In fact, its global market revenue is expected to exceed $2.5 billion by 2029.
Green technology
We are in a time of environmental crisis, and technology is one of the keys to helping create a balance in environmental and social rights.
Governments and organizations are committed to agreements on zero emissions and sustainable technologies Prevent, mitigate and adapt to environmental risks. In fact, they improve human rights outcomes, well-being, or prosperity, as well as enhancing business behavior, capacity building, or overall performance.
A greener and more sustainable future can be created without sacrificing efficiency and business growth thanks to new technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, cloud computing, extended reality, robotics, and many more.
The importance of data
Data is one of the most important assets of any company, and making good use of it can be a differentiator against the competition. It is essential for making more effective business decisions and has a significant impact on a company's success.
Here we find such a concept as data, which It turns everything into data-driven hardware or software. What does this mean? This means that tasks are being changed by data-driven technology, from smartphones to office applications, which must be stored correctly and securely.
Therefore, a data-driven strategy helps companies create new customer experiences, accelerate operations, capitalize on new market opportunities, as well as have the flexibility to focus when the unexpected happens.
Platform engineering
It is a system for creating and managing internal self-service platforms. That is, each platform is a layer created and maintained by a dedicated product team designed to meet user needs through interaction with tools and processes.
It's the practice of it It improves the developer experience and accelerates the delivery of business value. It reduces cognitive load by improving developer experience and productivity, enhancing their ability to run, manage, and develop their applications, improving talent retention, and ensuring reliability and security.
Smarter apps
Last year we talked about superapps, which are the combination of an app, a platform, and a digital ecosystem, all within one app, creating personalized, engaging and far-reaching user experiences.
With the advent of generative AI, enterprise applications are taking another step forward, becoming smarter and transforming the experience for customers, users, product owners, and developers.
By integrating data from transactions, external sources and smart applications Bring insights into the applications your business users are already usingThrough AI, they add predictions or recommendations, allowing applications to be customized to suit the user, leading to better results and data-driven decision-making.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Closely related to artificial intelligence and machine learning, RPA automates business processes such as interpreting applications, processing transactions, handling data, and even responding to emails.
Its main advantage is that it automates repetitive tasks that employees used to do, allowing them to focus on more creative and productive tasks. It is too Saves costs, increases profitability, reduces time spent on time-consuming tasks, and reduces the probability of error.
Therefore, it helps harness human talent for companies and is very useful in collecting and storing various data and in sectors such as finance, customer service or human resources.
Internet of things and hyperconnectivity
We are witnessing a time when IoT sensors and networks of connected devices are becoming an essential component of creating digital twins, building the universe, improving the performance of smart machines, or designing the cities of the future.
Internet of Things technology collects and interprets data collected by industrial machines and then Provides information about the process of improving efficiency, saving production costs, discovering new business opportunities and consumer trends, or supporting product innovation.
We are only in the early stages of what can be achieved, with projections suggesting that around 50 million IoT devices will be in use by 2030. This could create a massive network of interconnected devices that provides greater security, efficiency and decision-making for businesses as more are brought together. Of data and its analysis.
Whether you are looking for a specific innovative model to improve your business or you want to implement a complete digital transformation, at Plain Concepts, we are always looking for new technology trends. We offer a wide range of digital solutions for all types of businesses and can help you find the solution that best suits your needs.
