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- Jan 08, 2022
Top 10 Tech Transformation Trends For 2022
Have you ever thought about what “technological change” means and why it is so important to stay on top of its trends?
Tech development is all about innovation and invention. New techniques constantly emerge to improve existing processes. You need to understand these trends because they influence our daily lives, from the way we live to how we earn.
New technologies are impressively reshaping the world. Especially during the pandemic, those who adopted these advancements and continued their jobs from home remained safe from bankruptcy. At the same time, the industries that haven’t adopted it had to bear the loss of both money and employees.
The year that just ended was marked by two things!! Corona and technical transformations. Technology has invaded every aspect of our life and for a good reason. Thanks to the advancements, businesses get more extensive investments, better outcomes, and more productivity.
“If future generations are to remember us more with gratitude than sorrow, we must achieve more than just the miracles of technology. We must also leave them a glimpse of the world as it was created, not just as it looked when we got through with it.” — Lyndon B. Johnson, Former President of the United States of America.
We’ve gathered some of the most prominent tech transformation trends in 2022 after days of research, and here is what we’ve found :
Connectivity
Sooner than ever, the need for bulky chips and processors will diminish. Because 5G is taking everything by storm, it has already garnered the attention of mainstream business leaders and economists, and the time is near when it will become a ubiquitous resource that will be accessible by everyone.
8K streaming and cloud gaming will inevitably become a norm for all consumer devices. They will drive economic growth and unlock its potential as well. Stats showed that there were 3.4 billion internet users in 2017, which will gradually increase to 4.8 billion internet users in 2022 and 5.3 billion users in 2023.
“Mobility, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail could increase global GDP by $1.2 trillion to $2 trillion by 2030.” — McKinsey & company.
The 24/7 availability of high-tech internet has made it possible to automate the device industries, monitor patients with remote access, get education from the comfort of your home, and earn money remotely with ease.
Metaverse and AR/VR
Predicting the future is a dicey game, especially regarding technology. It is nearly impossible to ignore the word “metaverse” now.
Metaverse was once a notion of a novel Snow Crash in which a virtual and augmented place was offered to the consumers for commuting, networking, and entertainment. In 2021, it became a reality where tech giants like Microsoft and Facebook (meta) offered their strategies to incorporate metaverse in our life.
Games like Fortnite and Roblox already provide virtual platforms to consumers for fun purposes. Live concerts, games, and shows attracted more than 15 million users in virtual events organized by Fortnite.
Metaverse is considered the future of the virtual world. People will freely interact, get their jobs done, and enjoy virtual entertainment by never leaving their comfort zone. However, up till now, protecting the identity and possessions of consumers in virtual worlds was a challenge faced by tech firms. Thanks to the metaverse, this problem is now resolved.
Metaverse offers the solution by providing one seamless space for all activities. It promises to protect users’ personal information while providing the services of AR/VR.
Blockchain and NFTs
The augmented world has always amused us by the wonders it brings into reality. Before 2021, no one had ever imagined that people would be investing in some tiny, non-fungible tokens. The reaction to the popularity of these tokens was diverse, where SNL made fun of NFTs, celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Stephen Curry praised them.
Blockchain manages the transaction of non-fungible tokens among owners. Each NFT is unique and has a distinct signature. If you’ve got a specific type of token in your wallet, you can use it to play games, have access to chatrooms, attend virtual concerts, and whatnot.
One might wonder whether blockchain, NFTs, and Digital twins (clones of real-world items) are interconnected or not? The answer is yes; they are interlinked. Companies like Sony, Coca-cola, and Asics are already showing interest in having non-fungible token assets. More and more brands are divulging their intentions to be a part of this virtual world.
People are becoming millionaires by the sales of these tokens. NFT makers, singers, metaverse founders, and high-profile companies have gathered to invest in blockchain and the virtual world, which is somewhat interesting.
Distributed ledger technologies and blockchain encourage businesses to invest in safer and efficient transactions of assets. That’s how technology is taking businesses to new heights.
Automation and Smart Homes
We are not very far from when nearly everything will be automated, and the virtual world will become the usual thing in society. “By 2025, more than 50 billion devices will be connected to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)” — McKinsey & company.
Smart devices and smart homes are a trend followed by millions of people. Everyone is interested in having an automated smart home, where they can spend less time doing household chores and more time doing something productive.
Almost 47 percent of people use high-technology tools in their homes in the US, whereas there will be 555 million intelligent voice assistant devices in households by 2024. It is a revelation for us to see how many people use automated things today.
Statistically, around 81 percent of the population of the United States show interest in having smart homes. The next big thing is Matter, a joint project by Google, Apple, and Amazon. It is the future of smart homes and connected devices.
Innovative appliance businesses flourish daily by inventing devices that can work in nanoseconds without human help. From Alexa to automated cars, everything is praised by consumers.
Clean and Renewable Technology
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it.” ― Robert Swan
Green energy is the new hope for a cleaner, safer, and healthier environment. Clean-tech is a cost-friendly approach that is spreading its wings in the world at a much faster pace than expected.
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Less Energy Consumption
To deal with the changes done by climate change, startups are providing alternate ways to enjoy the perks of the digital age without destroying the natural aura of climate. INOVUES, for example, is providing automated window systems. They promise that the energy consumption will be reduced and better insulation will be provided by using their insulated window system.
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Geothermal Energy
Similarly, to control the heat inside the building and large spaces, Qheat is offering its services. They use geothermal energy to adjust the temperature. They use well systems that are much deeper than the older technologies and thus provide better energy resources.
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Solar Energy Systems
“I’ve been very passionate about renewable energy for many years, particularly solar energy and its capacity to bring abundant clean, sustainable energy to millions around the globe. — Richard Branson
Solar energy can also be utilized to charge small vehicles. A startup in Spain has given the idea to use solar pathways to charge mini cars. The startup named Solum is changing the way electric vehicles were charged earlier. They provide services to find the nearest stations, safe parking, and more.
Artificial Intelligence:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is among the fastest-growing trends currently available and those to come. It provides valuable solutions in different fields. A few of its applications include:
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Cybersecurity
AI-based cybersecurity has a promising future. As per stats, 61 percent of companies lack professionals to stop cybersecurity breaches. Here come the AI-based tools like Darktrace that provide their services to maintain businesses’ integrity.
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Image processing
Image processing is one of the most hectic and money-consuming tasks if done manually. AI-based platforms like Slazzer provide the easiest solution to getting the job done in seconds.
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Automated Chatbots
Another wonder of artificial intelligence is chatbots and virtual assistants. An AI-based service like Nuance offers services at a very cost-effective price with fully automated technology.
In simpler words, artificial intelligence is one of the most powerful technologies, which can change the fate of any business if used wisely.
Biorevolution
Biorevolution is not a single entity; it has its wings in artificial-based technologies, cloud computing, and automation. We are moving forward to the era where animal-free meat, yeast-based chemical, and genetic makeup-based personalized medicine will be the new norm.
“Biorevolution could address around 45% of global diseases using science and technology that already exists”. — Matthias Berninger
Biorevolution can change the fate of one of the daunting global challenges like a pandemic, climate change, hunger, and diseases.Pfizer is a big fish in health and medicinal biotechnology. One of the leading companies to provide health benefits by using biotech. From insulin to covid vaccine, everything is a success story for Pfizer.
In agriculture, JoynBio provides practical strategies to tackle the difficulties farmers face. They are enthusiastic about providing bio-based technologies for better agriculture. Biogen is another leading company that is using biotech in treating neuro diseases. They are bringing technological advancements in the field of bio and technology.
These are just a few names we’ve mentioned here. Biorevolution is changing the way we live at every level in the hope of providing a better future.
Computing
Cloud computing is not a new name in the tech world. Companies tend to use cloud services and networks to manage their information needs. Many IT giants are providing their cloud services for free.
Cloud can be private or public as per demand. Companies can have their private cloud and are free to use public clouds. Some examples are Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure that are providing cloud space for business efficiency, on-demand services, and data storage options.
Cloud computing provides remote computer services like data storage to computation without user intervention. They are fast, affordable, and readily available to everyone. Everyone must be aware of Google Cloud that provides multi and hybrid-cloud services and public clouds. They provide efficient ways of connection and data storage with security.
Robotics
Robots have taken leaps in every part of our lives, from simple lifestyle chores like cleaning the home to doing complex healthcare-related functions like finding cancerous cells. Even the manufacturing industries use robots for process automation (RPA) to avoid the circumstances once created by a coronavirus.
Robots are not a threat to human life, neither are they taking over our jobs. They provide efficient ways to do the work even in unforeseen situations. They are indispensable in the healthcare industry. Nanorobotics is one of the emerging fields in 2022, and hopefully, it will establish new pathways for nanomedicine and nanotechnology.
Massive Open Online Courses
Online courses weren’t that famous until coronavirus barged into our public and private lives. Then people started taking services from massive open online courses (MOOCs). Institutes like Harvard and Massachusetts are offering several online courses now.
These organizations offer free and paid courses and give a certificate, valid for many recognized institutes after the course. Some of the best MOOCs providing platforms are:
- Coursera
Two Stanford professors started it in 2012. The platform soon gained popularity due to its easy access and reliable tutoring services. More than 190 institutes and enterprises are linked to this network. - Iversity
This platform provides courses in three main languages: English, Garman, and French. More than sixty courses are being offered on the site, and it is also providing business training services by the “iversity for business” program. - Khan Academy
Khan Academy provides a platform to students, teachers, and parents for cooperation and communication worldwide. They offer services to different classes, including SAT/ GAT/GRE preparation courses, for free.
Final Thought
“History is not just the evolution of technology; it is the evolution of thought.” ― James Redfield,
The modern world is evolving with every passing day, and it has no limits. From automated appliances to robotic cleaners, we have come very far. Tech trends like Zero trust architecture, next-generation materials, 3D printing, and many more will be explored sooner or later. One thing that remains inevitable is the development of technology.
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