Analog Feelings From A Carbon Form In A Digital World Of Silicon Objects - Re-imagining by @rishadt. Frog's 2012 Technology Trend Predictions. By Kristina Loring - January 10, 2012 While the Internet is buzzing with ways to survive the last year of the world (according to the ancient Mayan Calendar), frogs are thinking of other things that will shape culture this year. We asked frogs from across the globe to share their personal favorite tech trends that’ll crop up this year and what their impact would be on design, business, entertainment, and our daily routines.
We had frogs from all disciplines—from strategy to engineering—draw from their passions and expertise to offer their input. Without doubt, 2012 is shaping up to be a year of hyper-connected, highly-personal, ultra-smart computing that, well, might just skip the computer altogether. Here’s what our tech forecasters predict for 2012. Connected Cities by Chief Creative Officer Mark Rolston The modern city is becoming a pointer system, the new URL, for tomorrow’s hybrid digital–physical environment.
Quantified Selves by Creative Thomas Sutton Facebook is not personal.
Envisioning the future of technology — by Michell Zappa. Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2012. Orlando, Fla., October 18, 2011 View All Press Releases Analysts Examine Latest Industry Trends During Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, October 16-20, in Orlando Gartner, Inc. today highlighted the top 10 technologies and trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2012. The analysts presented their findings during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, being held here through October 20.
Gartner defines a strategic technology as one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. A strategic technology may be an existing technology that has matured and/or become suitable for a wider range of uses. “These top 10 technologies will be strategic for most organizations, and IT leaders should use this list in their strategic planning process by reviewing the technologies and how they fit into their expected needs,” said David Cearley, vice president and Gartner fellow. The top 10 strategic technologies for 2012 include: Media Tablets and Beyond. Internet of Things.