Diego's Tech Trends
The newsletter you're receiving is a forward-looking exploration into the future of technology and innovation. It's crafted to keep you informed and inspired about the latest trends and potential developments spanning the immediate horizon to the distant future. In each edition, we delve into a range of topics, from immediate technological advancements affecting our daily lives to visionary ideas that could reshape humanity in the decades to come. This newsletter is your concise, insightful guide to understanding and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology, designed to spark curiosity and prepare you for what's next in the worlds of business, science, and beyond. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a business leader, or just keen on staying ahead of the curve, this newsletter is your window into the future. ??????
As the calendar flips to a fresh page, we stand on the precipice of a year burgeoning with potential—a year of transformative changes, of leaps into futures once sketched only in the boldest of science fiction. It is the year we stride further into the metamorphosis of our digital and physical worlds, where the seeds of today's imagination blossom into the realities of tomorrow.
As we navigate through this mosaic of innovation, our newsletter is poised to be the compass that guides you through the immediate breakthroughs, near horizons, and distant futures. In this edition, we unfold the tapestry of our journey together.
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Our Gen-AI CTO’s quote of the month:
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In this tapestry, each thread is an idea, each colour a different technology, and each pattern an opportunity for growth and innovation. Let's weave boldly and with purpose, as we craft not just a narrative of progress but a reality of advancement and wonder.
Today: Immediate Trends and Developments
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Data Protection:
·?????? Advanced Encryption Technologies
·?????? AI-based Data Governance
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Business Continuity:
·?????? Resilience in Uncertain Times
·?????? Quantum-Secure Financial System
Data Storage:?
·?????? AI Integration in Data Storage
AI is being increasingly used for storage management tasks such as storage provisioning, capacity planning, and data protection, including failure predictions and workload migration. This trend is expected to continue in 2024, with storage vendors introducing more AI-powered features, some of which may become standard across the industry.
·?????? Enhanced Ransomware Protection
As ransomware remains a significant threat, storage vendors are employing AI and machine learning to enhance ransomware protection. This includes monitoring for known ransomware behaviors and anomalous activity, stopping attacks, and automatically restoring data from known good copies. The trend for 2024 is toward embedding ransomware recoveries into storage and arrays within data centers, thus enabling rapid recovery from attacks.
There is a shift in how companies use cloud storage, with some repatriating data due to cost, compliance mandates, or performance issues. Despite this, the StaaS market continues to grow, offering geographical flexibility for remote users. On-premise StaaS is also emerging, providing a pay-as-you-go model that shifts from capital expense to operating expense, with vendors managing infrastructure based on a spectrum of capabilities.
AI Advancements:
Following the success of photorealistic image generation, the focus is now shifting to text-to-video. This involves training models to create short video clips, improving in quality rapidly. Expect significant advancements in this area, impacting filmmaking, marketing, and training purposes. Notable applications include deepfake technology for various uses, ranging from creative to controversial.
This technique is emerging to tackle the issue of AI "hallucinations" - generating plausible but incorrect responses. RAG combines text generation with information retrieval, enhancing the accuracy of AI-generated content. It allows Large Language Models (LLMs) to access external information for more accurate and contextually aware responses, with significant implications for enterprise AI adoption.
There is a growing trend towards developing smaller, niche-specific AI models tailored to specific business use cases. These customized models offer a more targeted approach than massive, general-purpose tools, addressing specific needs in sectors like healthcare, finance, and legal. They are often built by modifying existing AI models and are seen as more cost-effective and efficient.
·?????? Shift in White Collar Work:
AI adoption by companies is expected to deliver productivity benefits and change the nature of knowledge work. It will augment and extend the capabilities of professionals in creative fields, law, finance, and academia. The focus is on enhancing rather than automating jobs.
Near Future: 12-Month Outlook
·?????? Increased Emphasis on AI Ethics and Regulation:
Over the next 12-24 months, there will likely be a heightened focus on the ethical implications and regulatory aspects of AI. This includes addressing biases in AI systems, ensuring data privacy, and setting up guidelines for responsible AI use. Policymakers are expected to introduce more comprehensive regulations governing AI technologies, as seen with the European Union's recent AI legislation and the U.S. government's executive orders on AI. Companies will need to adapt to these changes by focusing on ethical AI development and compliance with new regulations.
·?????? Advancements in AI-Powered Healthcare:
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Another key trend in the near future is the advancement of AI applications in healthcare. This includes improved diagnostic tools, personalized medicine, and more efficient healthcare management systems. AI's ability to analyze large datasets will enable better patient care, early disease detection, and more targeted treatments. The integration of AI in healthcare is also expected to streamline administrative processes, leading to cost savings and improved patient experiences.
·?????? The Rise of AI in Cybersecurity: Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being integrated into cybersecurity, analyzing vast data amounts to detect threats often missed by humans. While AI automates repetitive tasks and offers predictive insights, it also introduces the risk of systems being exploited by malicious actors. The trend in 2024 will be towards a balanced approach in embracing AI, considering both its advantages and inherent risks. This includes equipping employees with the necessary skills to safely utilize AI technology in cybersecurity
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For further details, the following sources provide comprehensive insights:
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Future: 24-48 Months Ahead
·?????? Next Generation Networks: Key trends include the rise of new and emerging applications demanding faster network performance, rapid evolution of network architectures, and integration of security in broadband connectivity. Key technologies such as IP/optical convergence, user plane disaggregation, and edge computing are shaping these trends.
Article for further reading: 3 key broadband network trends for 2024 - Ciena
·?????? Next Generation Computational Power: Trends in computational power point towards a focus on sustainable technologies, the seamless integration of 5G and IoT, advancements in quantum computing, and the role of AI in various sectors like healthcare and manufacturing. The drive for more sustainable and efficient technologies is a key aspect of these trends.
Article for further reading: 2024 Tech Forecast: From AI to Quantum Computing, What Lies Ahead?
·?????? Next Generation IaaS: Trends in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) include the democratization of generative AI, AI Trust, Risk and Security Management, AI-augmented development, and the rise of intelligent applications. These trends indicate a significant transformation in how IaaS will be used and developed in the near future.
Article for further reading: Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Public Cloud End-User Spending to Reach $679 Billion in 2024
·?????? Next Generation BCP: Trends in Business Continuity Planning (BCP) for the upcoming years suggest a focus on diverse technologies that will impact a wide range of sectors. This includes a shift from smartphones to wearable AR devices, advancements in VR in healthcare, and the growing importance of sustainable technology.
Article for further reading: Technology predictions for 2026 | Quantumrun
·?????? Next Generation Cybersecurity Management: Key trends include Continuous Threat Exposure Management, AI in cybersecurity, challenges associated with 5G security, government action plans, redefined boardroom approaches, and the increasing importance of cyber insurance pentesting. These trends indicate a dynamic shift towards more sophisticated and integrated cybersecurity management strategies.
Article for further reading: Cybersecurity Trends in 2024: Evolving Security Operations
Distant Future: 5-8 Years Forecast
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These predictions indicate significant advancements in technology, particularly in the fields of space exploration, AI, healthcare, automation, and digital connectivity. These changes will likely transform various aspects of daily life, business operations, and the global economy.
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Futuristic: Decades Ahead
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·?????? Advanced Space Exploration and Colonization:
Human civilization may expand beyond Earth, with potential human settlements on the Moon, Mars, and possibly other celestial bodies. This includes the development of self-sustaining space habitats, advanced space travel technologies, and possibly the discovery of extra-terrestrial life.
·?????? Quantum Computing and Beyond:
The full maturation of quantum computing could revolutionize computing power, leading to breakthroughs in various fields like cryptography, material science, pharmaceuticals, and AI. We might also see the emergence of technologies beyond quantum computing, offering even more profound computational capabilities.
·?????? General Artificial Intelligence (AGI):
The development of AGI, which can perform any intellectual task that a human can, could lead to massive shifts in the job market, ethical considerations, and societal structures. AGI might collaborate with humans in creative and scientific endeavors or could pose new challenges in terms of control and alignment with human values.
·?????? Radical Life Extension and Biotechnology:
Advances in biotechnology might lead to significant increases in human lifespan, potentially making humans semi-immortal. This would have profound implications on society, economy, and personal identities, including the possibility of synthetic biology and the integration of biological and technological enhancements.
·?????? Energy Revolution:
The future might see a complete transition to renewable energy sources, with technologies like fusion energy becoming viable, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions and a transformation in global energy infrastructure.
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Introduction to the NZISM
The New Zealand Information Security Manual (NZISM) is the New Zealand Government's security compliance handbook. It contains both a risk management framework and a number of security controls that NZ government agencies are required to have and that many NZ organisations are encouraged to have.? This NZISM fundamentals course highlights the most significant areas of the NZISM. In particular, this course emphasizes the fundamental requirements from the first 5 chapters of the NZISM that includes reporting requirements, risk management and the key roles required to meet the needs of the NZISM. In addition, the second half of the course delves into more detail about the most common area of the NZISM that organization struggle to match including cryptography requirements, documentation, the system auditing process and organizational security. Dr Eldridge will also compare the NZISM requirements with international standards (such as ISO27002), and discuss prioritising different controls to improve an organisation's security posture.
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As we conclude this edition of our newsletter, I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your continued engagement and curiosity. Your interest in exploring these diverse and transformative technological landscapes is what drives us to delve deeper and bring you these insights.
As we stand on the cusp of a new year, let's embrace it with optimism and a keen sense of anticipation for the breakthroughs and innovations that lie ahead. May the coming year be a canvas for new discoveries, opportunities, and advancements that continue to shape our future in exciting and meaningful ways.
Thank you once again, and here's to a future brimming with potential and promise. Happy New Year! ??????
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