When it comes to communicating and collaborating with people, customers and even our things, we have never had more options to engage. Technology continues to radically transform our everyday lives, and one of the key enablers of all this change will be the Cloud. But what impact will #Cloud technolgies have in 2014?

1. The Age of Engagement
When it comes to communicating and collaborating with people,
customers and even our things, we’ve never had more options to engage.
Technology continues to radically transform our everyday lives,
and one of the key enablers of all this change will be the Cloud. But what
impact will Cloud technologies have in 2014?
Big Data
2014 will be about managing
and monetising big data
91% of company execs have a
Big Data initiative planned or in place
30% of analytics projects
will deliver
insight via Big Data
50% of firms
will have hybrid cloud
technology in place
The
Consumerisation
of Tech
Technological advances will be driven
by consumers rather than organisations
32% of consumers say
technology will change the
way they communicate
with companies
98% of the UK population
is predicted to have 4G
coverage by the end of 2014
the Personal Cloud will
replace personal
computers by 2014
The Workplace
Our working lives will evolve to exploit
the opportunities that Cloud brings
60% of organisations
need or are planning to hire
a Chief Data Officer (CDO)
70% of professionals will
conduct their work on personal
smart devices by 2018
Gamification can lead to between
110% and 150%
pick up in engagement
metrics, including unique
views and page views
The Age of Engagement promises to be an exciting time for
communication and connectivity. At Kcom, we want to imagine
and develop valuable engagement possibilities so that our
platforms free up vital resources and time, help energise and
empower collaboration, but are also platforms for the future.
Sources:
Kcom
NewVantage Partners 2013 Big Data Executive Survey: http://newvantage.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Big-Data-Survey-2013-Executive-Summary.pdf
CTOVision: http://ctovision.com/2013/01/by-2015-more-than-30-percent-of-analytics-projects-will-deliver-insights-based-on-structured-and-unstructured-data/
Gartner: http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/1947315
http://www.gartner.com/newsroom/id/1844115
EE: http://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2013/08/ee-4g-rollout-reaches-60-uk-population-105-towns-cities.html
Data Blueprint: http://www.datablueprint.com/publications/2013-The-Precarious-State-of
SecurEdge Networks: http://www.securedgenetworks.com/secure-edge-networks-blog/bid/94764/10-Stats-that-Show-it-s-Time-to-Prepare-for-BYOD
M2 Research: http://www.slideshare.net/wandameloni/gamification-in-2012-trends-in-consumer-and-enterprise-markets-13453048