The next few years in technology
In this blog I will explore where I imagine the world is heading in regards to technology.
Stating that the rate of innovation has never been faster is pretty clear to most people today. My thoughts are now as to what are the results we can expect and also what are the concerns that may occur as a result.
So let's start with what I think is going to change and come around in tech itself.
1) More connected devices and a even faster connectivity. There has already been reports with predictions of global speeds of 16GB per second. With more people connected at lighting speeds, the global market place will become more diverse and geographical boundaries disappearing.
2) The transport industry to be disrupted. We are already seeing faster trains, news of faster planes, but Its cars that are going to go through the most change in the next few years. Hybrid cars are so 2009 now. Electric cars is where it is at. I can see more electric models from all of the major brands we know so well today. The other area is car ownership, see as people want to own stuff less and have access instead a very different type of offerings becoming available.
3)More Women in tech. I am straight up stealing this from the 2015 Forbes report, But I just feel and from what I see more women not being scared by this male dominated industry and bringing new ideas, new angles and new perspective to innovation.
So these are a few ideas of where I believe tech is heading. But what are the concerns that we may come across as a result of innovation?
1) Skill shortages are a concern I have. As the amount of technology in our everyday life becomes standard so will the need to be proficient in these tools and services. Younger generations are becoming familiar and comfortable with technology but may not have the experience required. But what about those generations that technology usage in business is not something they are currently used to. With more roles becoming automated by technology and replaced by technology this people will need to retrain.
2) Can compliance and regulation keep up? Innovation is great and moves us all forward. But with brands such as Air bnb and Uber disrupting the industry's they are in by leveraging the connected society we live in, how do continue to keep on top of regulation and compliance. These things traditionally take a long time to define and put in place, yet by the time that happens the industry would have likely pivoted again.
3) Our personal data and what companies can and should be allowed to access and use. There is some interesting debates taking place in the USA and across Europe regarding our personal data and privacy. Right now companies like Facebook and others have access to a wealth of information about us and with our full permission. But how many people really understand what they are agreeing too? Should there be a bill of rights that all data collecting companies need to adhere to? How will this work on a global scale?
So these are just a few of my thoughts on the future of tech. What do you think?
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