Future of Technology

The technological universe continues to expand, augment, and adapt at a phenomenal rate. Physical and virtual worlds merge, robots teach themselves, and the quantum realm looms ever nearer. Meanwhile, the time that organizations have to adjust to this accelerated technological development is compressed. All of this can be daunting: to know what to do, where to go, and how to adapt, all for the benefit of the organization. This is where TechnoVision shines. Designed as an accessible, well-structured framework, it describes 37 technology trends, to help you respond successfully. There’s something in each trend for everybody, whether you are an IT expert looking for new angles, or a tech-curious businessperson wanting to understand the buzz.

Within the highest division of the hockey system, any competitive advantage on or off the ice can make the difference between a successful campaign and an early start to the off-season. In Sweden, the Malmö Redhawks have made the decision to lead the way in terms of innovation. While the team has consistently had one of the smallest budgets in the league, Malmö has created an identity built around substantial success, including recently making the playoffs three years in a row in spite of the high degree of competitiveness that defines SHL matches. As part of its latest hunt for a leg up on its rivals, the Redhawks turned to digital technology in search of a way to use its data more effectively.

Digital technology has ushered in a new era of development within the business world. However, it is no longer limited to manufacturing plants and offices. Continuous innovation has seen digital solutions increasingly impact daily life and change the way cities are viewed. The French city of Dijon saw an exciting opportunity in this development, envisioning a future in which all urban equipment, maintenance services, security systems, and transit are connected and function in synchronization upon a single network. To pursue this vision, Dijon launched an ambitious smart city project that included all 23 municipalities of the city’s metropole, covering a population of no less than 260,000.

From battling unanticipated pandemics to rising geopolitical tensions and onto rapid climate change, executives face an ever-growing list of issues – and that’s before they even consider the day-to-day requirements of meeting new customer demands and supporting business growth. Dealing with this broad range of concerns is a significant test. By taking advantage of innovation, executives can embrace these challenges and help their businesses to develop – but only if technologies become part of a wider ecosystem of change and are implemented wisely.