Equinix Digital

#tech #data

• Distributed infrastructure and edge computing will accelerate hybrid multicloud adoption
• AI and IoT will drive new interconnection and data processing requirements at the edge
• The rise in cybersecurity threats will require new data management capabilities
• Data regulation will influence enterprise IT strategies
• Digital transformation will provide a foundation for a more sustainable world

Ericsson

#consumer

• The “edge” is closer than ever before
• Customization becoming a reality
• IoT security issues continue to rise for the unprepared
• Global connectivity becomes a must
• Sustainability takes center stage

TechRadar

#tech

• Increase in crime, espionage and sabotage by rogue nation-states
• GDPR – the pain still to come
• Cloud insecurity – it’s your head on the block
• Single factor passwords – the dark ages
• Malware – protect or fail
• Cyber hygiene growth
• IOT – an increasing challenge
• Growing risks with shadow IT systems and bad housekeeping
• DDoS - usually unseen, but still a nightmare
• Cybersecurity in the boardroom

Futurum

#tech

• 5G Fixed to 5G Mobile
• Chatbots Good to Great
• Connected Clouds (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• Blockchain Finally Understood and Flops (kind of)
• Data to Analytics to Machine Learning to AI
• GDPR Forces Brand Hands
• AR Yes, VR (Still) No
• Edge to Core and IoT Much More
• Consumption-Based IT Services for the Win (FTW)
• CEOs Take the Reins

Forrester Predictions 2019

#business #tech #consumer

• CX remains under fire
• Digital goes surgical
• Purpose regains meaning
• CMOs rebrand
• CIOs take the reins
• AI builds a foundation
• The world goes to Zero (Trust)
• Consumer brands enter the outrage
• B2B in a squeeze
• EX takes center stage
• Robots reimagine talent management
• VC funding recalibrates
• Blockchain exposes advertising
• IoT gets down to business

DMI AI And Analytics Trends

#data

• AI And Analytics Converge
• Smart Applications And Decision Automation Drive Cost Savings
• Digital Twins And IoT Optimize Complex Environments
• Edge Computing Enables Real-Time intelligence
• Augmented, Virtual And Mixed Realities Gain Strength
• Blockchain Improves Security
• Cloud Maturity Accelerates
• New IT Roles Require Full-Stack Engineers
• The Right Path Forward For IT, Analytics And AI

Guardian Tech Trends

#tech

• Automation and artificial intelligence (Al)
• Human interfacing
• Internet of things (IoT)
• Smart cities
• The digital enterprise
• Blockchain
• Cyber risk
• Flexible workforce
• Digital talent
• The rise of intelligent decision-making

Forrester Top 10 Technology Trends

#tech #consumer

• IoT shifts computing towards to the edge
• Distributed trust systems challenge centralized authorities
• Automated security intelligence and breach response unshackle S&R
• Employee experience redefines apps
• Software learns to learn
• Digital employees enter the white-collar workforce
• Insights-driven firms outpace competitors
• Customer experience becomes immersive
• Contextual privacy boosts brand value
• The public cloud accelerates business innovation

Futurum Research 10 Trends For Digital Transformation

#tech #data

• The IoT Will Push Us To The Edge — Literally (IoT, Analytics, Edge, 5G)
• Blockchain Finds Its Way
• AI Goes From Newbie To Mainstream
• VR Goes From Hero To Zero
• Failure As A Service?
• Culture Remains a Hurdle
• Digital Transformation Becomes a Must

Fortune Technology Trends

#tech

• IoT becomes BIoT
• The fintech renaissance
• Augmented reality goes mainstream
• 2018 is the year of the bots

Daniel Burrus

#data #tech

• Artificial Intelligence (AI), Advanced Machine Learning and Cognitive Computing Applications
• Adaptive and Predictive Cybersecurity Systems
• Big Data and the Use of High-Speed Data Analytics
• Advanced Cloud Computing Services
• Virtualization of Storage, Desktops, Applications and Networking
• Virtualization of Processes and Services (On-Demand Services)
• Blockchains and Cryptocurrency
• Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) Apps and Devices
• Smart Virtual e-Assistants and Voice-Enabled Devices
• IoT Becomes Increasingly Intelligent
• 3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing) of Finished Goods
• Smarter Smartphones and Tablets Drive Mobile Process Innovation
• Mobile Apps for Business Process Innovation
• Mobile Banking and Payments
• Wearables and Applications
• Social Business Applications
• Visual Communication for Business
• Enhanced Location Awareness for Retail
• Drones Reach a New Height Adding AI
• Energy Storage and Microgrids

Springwise

• Smart box wants users to take control of their health
• Digital publishing platform connects artists with audiences
• Interactive and practical retail space pilots new emerging brands
• Virtual aquarium tunnel speeds up security checks
• AI property management saves time and money
• Autonomous robot and drone act as mobile surveillance unit
• IoT water conservation system hopes to reduce waste
• App creates live gigs anywhere and any time
• A Swedish mall is entirely dedicated to reselling everything
• App asks for user heart rhythm data for disorder research