The digitalization of business and the economy has not yet entered the active phase. But every year more and more changes are seen in the direction of automation, robotics and a fundamentally new approach to production. Let’s imagine what directions will be ahead and which trends of digital transformation will give an incentive for growth..
1. 5G mobile networks
Not everyone managed to get used to the advantages of 4G, and humanity is already approaching the widespread use of fifth-generation mobile communications. In recent years, many 5G projects have been implemented with the participation of Samsung, Nokia, Huawei, Intel, Ericcson and Qualcomm.
The success of Mimosa Networks shows that installing 5G in an urban or urban area, as well as near remote industrial sites, is no longer a problem. Largest US carriers Verizon and AT&T work on introducing innovative and high-quality Internet access.
Now 5G looks like a technology that will make a big breakthrough in the future. Perhaps individual corporations will be pioneers in integrating it into their digitalization plans. But 5G is unlikely to wait until 2020 for a large consumer market..
2. Chatbots
The functionality of bots for correspondence is great, and the potential is terrible (in a good way), but so far they are far from ideal. At the current level, people are not ready to completely entrust them with emergency services, hiring or lending. Despite this, chatbots are used to improve the user experience and perform simple tasks of the support service. Forecasts say that by the end of 2019, approximately 40% of companies will to some extent use the functions of chat bots.
3. Related cloud services [public, private and hybrid]
Modern companies do not use cloud services from passion for everything new and technological. This helps them meet the challenges of the modern economy and increase their volumes. In addition, cloud storage is becoming a popular product for ordinary users..
Own options of private “clouds” are offered by Alibaba, Amazon, Yandex, Mail.ru and Google. Large business projects are being implemented by Microsoft with its Azure, HPE, which has absorbed Cloud Technology Partners, and VMware, which recently acquired CloudHealth Technologies..
The term multicloud should become a buzzword in this area, since the issues of security and stability of information exchange between different repositories remain relevant.
4. Blockchain
Blockchain is a technology with great prospects, but so far it is associated only with chaos. Professionals want to apply it in every area of life, and non-professionals cannot really figure out how to get benefit from it right now.
One of the best options for mass distribution of the blockchain is the creation of plug-and-play “plug and play (work)” solutions that everyone will understand.
Leading technology companies such as IBM are worth a look here. They do not attribute blockchain to cryptocurrency, but use its potential for applications. Technology also receives a lot of attention from the financial sector. There, they expect help from her in safety.
And still, a lot of this now looks like a marketing ploy, and not a purely technological proposal, which confidently enters the main trends of digital transformation. Blockchain, certainly will remain a topic under discussion, and specialists in 2019 will try to bring it closer to the economy, and to ordinary consumers.
5. Big data and machine learning
Digital transformation trends will not do without big data. This is the key to enabling companies to make effective business decisions. The pace of development of the direction will not decrease.
Studies say that 90% of the data in the world has been created over the past few years, but only 1% is used effectively. Companies such as SAP, Microsoft and Salesforce lead the market for promoting big data and its processing tools. They offer products for business analytics, management, production, social infrastructure and government..
Machine learning and artificial intelligence, which operate on the basis of Big Data, go beyond the realm of fantasy and become “closer to the ground.” For the economy, their strength lies in industrial automation and the development of Industry 4.0, and for consumers in a personal approach from corporations.
6. Development of GDPR
The GDPR is the General Regulation on the Protection of Personal Data, adopted by the European Union. Now it is one of the documents providing protection for ordinary users of network services. Those serving EU citizens must abide by this standard..
GDPR will become one of the main trends in the digital economy in 2019, because it is important for customers. It shows for which companies the protection of their and user data is paramount, and for which they are not. GDPR is part of a global trend that is pushing for a redefinition of privacy..
Brands are not currently required to comply with GDPR recommendations. However, it is a “call” for them. They need to build mutually beneficial relationships with consumers, and not abuse access to information for marketing and personal gain..
7. Augmented and virtual reality
Augmented reality is more beneficial than virtual right now. VR is super-technological and interesting, but the market is still limited to games and some highly specialized areas. AR (Augmented Reality) is not so futuristic, but already finds application in widespread practice..
She helps in the training of personnel in enterprises, medicine, education, the advertising business and design. While VR continues to struggle with internal problems and high cost, AR simplifies life and acquires new functionality.
8. Edge and the Internet of Things
As IoT (Internet of Things) develops and the number of connected devices increases, the need for advanced data collection and processing technologies grows. Smart homes, smart transportation and smart cities, in fact, have little chance of a good implementation if they rely entirely on cloud computing. Therefore, companies that develop products for local real-time billing, including Edge wireless technology, have great prospects in this market..
Edge and cloud services are not mutually exclusive, but complementary. Despite potential rivalry in specific areas, they form the basis for the development of the Internet of things, machine learning and artificial intelligence..
9. Responsibility for digitalization
In 2019, more and more companies will transfer responsibility for digitalization of production and management to CEOs. Previously, tasks related to digital were assigned to IT departments, marketers, and even human resources departments. Some enterprises have appointed individual specialists for this. Now the importance of digital transformation on the surface. Her finally begin to introduce from the top.
Managers will need to take into account the specifics of digitalization when hiring, think about changes in corporate culture, prepare for retraining of employees and the emergence of new job positions. They will have to show more confidence in the data than before..
Despite the fact that most of these trends are assumptions about future changes, the progress of the digital economy is obvious. He will change business models, industry and, of course, the consumer. These digital transformation trends will not necessarily revolutionize 2019, but they will definitely affect the way we work, relax, have fun and socialize..
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