Mobilize 2013 recap: The internet of things is bigger than ever. This year’s Mobilize conference has come to an end, and among the many discussions had both on and offstage, one key thread emerged: The internet of things is growing faster than ever.
From connected cars to smartwatches, all the way to socks and cats (yes, you read that correctly), the world is becoming increasingly connected through mobile technology. And as mobile tech continues to evolve, just where can you expect to find connected devices over the coming year? Here are some of the interesting, fascinating, and unexpected places we learned about this week, along with the possibilities that connectivity will bring to the table: On your wrist. Smartwatches are arguably the biggest new trend in the internet of things, but the idea for them has been around for years. That last one is a stretch, of course, but it goes to show just how far the internet of things will continue to grow.
Identifies the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2014. ORLANDO, Fla., October 8, 2013 View All Press Releases Analysts Examine Top Industry Trends at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2013 October 6-10 in Orlando Gartner, Inc. today highlighted the top ten technologies and trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2014.
Analysts presented their findings during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, being held here through October 10. Gartner defines a strategic technology as one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. Factors that denote significant impact include a high potential for disruption to IT or the business, the need for a major dollar investment, or the risk of being late to adopt. A strategic technology may be an existing technology that has matured and/or become suitable for a wider range of uses. “We have identified the top 10 technologies that companies should factor into their strategic planning processes,” said David Cearley. Mr. Identifies Top Vertical Industry Predictions for IT Organizations for 2014.
STAMFORD, Conn., October 15, 2013 View All Press Releases Many Industries Face Accelerating Pressure for Fundamental Business Transformation Gartner, Inc. has revealed its top industry predictions for IT organizations and users for 2014 and beyond.
Most industries are facing accelerating pressure for fundamental transformation, including embracing digitalization in order to survive and stay competitive. Gartner's annual Predicts research on industry trends titled "Top Industries Predicts 2014: The Pressure for Fundamental Transformation Continues to Accelerate" features 12 strategic planning assumptions that CIOs, senior business executives and IT leaders should factor into their enterprise planning and strategy-setting initiatives. "Transformation remains a critically important phenomenon across all industries.
Ms. . • By 2016, poor return on equity will drive more than 60 percent of banks worldwide to process the majority of their transactions in the cloud. Contacts. Says It's the Beginning of a New Era: The Digital Industrial Economy. ORLANDO, Fla., October 7, 2013 View All Press Releases Analysts Discuss How Digitalization is Unleashing New Capabilities, During Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2013, October 6-10, in Orlando Worldwide IT spending is forecast to reach $3.8 trillion in 2014, a 3.6 percent increase from 2013, but it’s the opportunities of a digital world that have IT leaders excited, according to Gartner, Inc.
Peter Sondergaard, senior vice president at Gartner and global head of Research, explained today to an audience of more than 8,000 CIOs and IT leaders at Gartner Symposium/ITxpo, that the digital world is here. This results in every budget being an IT budget; every company being a technology company; every business is becoming a digital leader; and every person is becoming a technology company. This is resulting in the beginning of an era: the Digital Industrial Economy. “Digitalization exposes every part of your business and its operations to these forces.
Says the Digital World Re-Invents Industries and Destroys the Boundaries Between Them. ORLANDO, Fla., October 7, 2013 View All Press Releases Analysts Examine How CIOs Can Lead in the Digital World During Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2013, October 6-10, in Orlando Digital business applies unprecedented combinations of new technologies to generate revenue and value, so it’s imperative that CIOs step up and lead in the digital world, according to Gartner, Inc.
Best of CES 2014: In Pictures. CES 2014: Four mega-trends for the professionals. Sure, the Consumer Electronics Show may have consumer in its name, but you can find plenty of tech with business implications at CES, especially now that workers are driving so much of tech adoption in today's business culture.
While most of the biggest product announcements are no longer made at CES, the show still gives us an excellent opportunity to take the temperature of emerging technologies and to get a feel for the most important vibes in the tech industry for the year ahead. I've gotten lots of updates from technology vendors on what they're planning to talk show off at CES 2014.
As a result, here are the four biggest trends that will define this year's International CES, for the professionals who pay attention to this stuff. Let's count them down. 1. Google Glass generated more buzz than any other tech product in 2013 and the expectations for an Apple iWatch is shaping up to make it the most hotly-anticipated product of 2014. 2. 3. You may not have heard of this one. 4.