The IT Trends You Need To Explore In 2022
Mark Hillary ??
CX & Technology Analyst, Writer, Ghostwriter, and host of CX Files Podcast
In my last few posts here I explored how decision intelligence will be an important IT trend in 2022 and I also summarized the main Gartner predictions for next year. In this post, I want to look beyond the analysts to see any other trends that will be making headlines in 2022.
I talk to other analysts all the time, I manage the content on my podcast, and I am constantly reading other technology journals to see what is becoming important. Here are a few of my own tips on where you should be focusing attention in 2022.
The Internet of Things (IoT)
Included in the IEEE 2022 research, the IoT has been a staple of predictions for some years now, but I believe that there are some important reasons why we will now see development in this area accelerating. First, we are now seeing real 5G networks being rolled out. This is important because one big advantage of 5G over 4G is the number of sensors that can be in a single location. We all know the problem of accessing phone data when at a rock concert or sports stadium – that’s what will change with 5G. Secondly, there is a strong push to improve environmental monitoring after the Covid pandemic – it’s not only easier to create smart cities, there is more desire to do so.
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Digital Transformation
It’s a bit of a catch-all term, but an important one. Many companies were forced to change by the Covid pandemic – it was a question of survival. Many could pivot temporarily, but many leaders also took the opportunity to start exploring how their industry will look post-pandemic. This will lead to demand across all industrial sectors, especially those that were heavily impacted by the pandemic – retail and travel are good examples.
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