COVID-19 has acted as a catalyst in bringing tech innovation for survival during those testing times. And this host of tech trends is here to stay.
We have witnessed testing times during the COVID-19 pandemic. During these uncertain times, technological innovation was accelerated and several new tech trends emerged. This reshaping of tech trends made our lives more convenient, productive, and even competitive. They also allowed us to survive those months of strict lockdowns.
Based on the extent of the productivity and flexibility that these tech trends offer, most of these innovative trends are here to stay. For instance, most service providers like Cox cable leverages AI chatbots now to assist their customers. Let’s talk about the top tech trends, which will rule in 2022.
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI is one of the top tech trends at the moment. It has emerged as a valuable tool to understand and interpret the world around us. It has also allowed companies to continue the business operations when we all had to stick indoors during strict lockdowns.
Furthermore, AI helped in collecting volumes of data on infection rates, healthcare, and preventive measures during the pandemic. This suggests that machine-learning algorithms are going to become more sophisticated and better informed to offer effective solutions for us.
While AI and its byproducts are here to stay in 2022 and years to come, consumers and employees are expecting that companies will adopt AI more responsibly. The demand for ethical AI is urging organizations to commit to values and ethics when it comes to data.
Telecommuting and HR Tech
Companies across the globe were forced to test the remote work model during the COVID-19 lockdowns. And fortunately, the results were promising. Companies managed to survive and smoothly run business operations with their employees working from home.
While most employees have joined back in physical offices, some companies such as Microsoft and others are still allowing their employees to work remotely. Why? Because this business model has suited them and works for them just time without having to worry about new infectious variants.
However, the long-term success of remote work depends on how much a company is investing in its ability to manage crisis and HR technologies.
5G Going Mainstream
Over the last few years, there was a lot of hype about 5G and its impact. In 2022 and years to come, technology trends like telecommuting, digital collaboration, and video conferencing will become essential parts of our lives. This means that 5G will also go mainstream and fulfill the need for a reliable and super-fast connection needed for the aforementioned business operations. The rapid deployment of 5G technology will change the dynamics of various industries. And companies using tools like IoT and AI will benefit the most.
Distributed Cloud
We are ushered into the cloud era. In 2022, cloud-based apps will take the market by storm. Firms have largely become cloud-based, emphasizing the significance of cloud-based technology. Additionally, over 60 percent of the work is now done on cloud-hosted servers.
Distributed cloud has a bunch of advantages. Some of them are less latency, physical proximity, low cost of the data, and so on. Based on all these futuristic features, cloud distribution will be the new normal in 2022 and beyond.
Digital Health
COVID-19 made us aware of the fragility of our health system. Every sector was affected during the pandemic but the health sector suffered the most. Digital medical examination was introduced and governments are investing in the digital health market with the use of technology trends.
In 2022, we will see improvements in the digital health system. It will become more affordable and sustainable. Furthermore, it will offer scalable health solutions. Since the world is ready to embrace massive technology shifts, we will witness complete digitalization of the health sector.
E-Sports
We grew up embracing online gaming. A few decades ago, the concept of online gaming and e-sports was hard to comprehend. Today, almost everyone with a handheld gadget indulges in online gaming, just because of technology. Virtual sports offer the excitement, engagement, and thrill of a real game without having to step outside.
These games became particularly popular when stepping outside meant posing a risk to your health and catching infectious coronavirus. A massive number of digital consumers indulged in cloud gaming, video gaming, virtual sports portals. According to an estimate, by 2023, the e-sports market will surpass over $1.5 billion. Younger consumers, especially millennials and Gen Z are into e-sports more than ever.
Customer Data Platforms
Recently, there has been a rise in the adoption, development, and popularity of CDPs. Companies needed well-curated data at a single location instead of different places. Therefore, CDPs resolved this issue and helped companies make well-informed and data-backed decisions. Technology and innovation go hand in hand for it.
CDPs collect data from multiple sources. They organize all the data and then label it to make it handy and usable for the decision-makers. In 2022, more organizations will adopt CDPs for data curation.
