2. New trends arise within this industry every year, and it becomes important
for professionals to be familiar with these different trends and all that they entail.
No matter what profession one is working in, being familiar with these can
improve your professional standing and can help one understand what the
potential upgrades are for the industry that you are already working in.
Latest Trend in Information Technology
1. Cloud Computing
2. Mobile App
3. Big Data
4. Automation
5. Internet of Things
6. Virtual Reality
7. Augmented Reality
8. AI
3. Cloud Computing
A key IT concept that is commonly talked about is
cloud computing. This involves the use of computer
services like hardware and software over the internet.
To understand cloud computing, we first have to
understand what the cloud is. “The cloud” refers to
applications, services, and data storage on the
Internet. These service providers rely on giant server
farms and massive storage devices that are
connected via Internet protocols. Cloud computing is
the use of these services by individuals and
organizations.
4. Cloud computing service provider
owns and operates cloud computing systems serve someone else
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Alibaba Cloud
IBM Cloud
Oracle
Salesforce
SAP
Rackspace Cloud
VMWare
6. ADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING
1. Cloud computing allows a business to cut their operational and fixed monthly costs of hardware,
databases, servers, software licenses. Eventually, it will reduce the need for IT resources, including
people. All hardware, database servers, web servers, software, products, and services are hosted in
the cloud and added to an account as needed.
2. Cloud computing offers 24/7 uptime (99.99% uptime). Cloud servers and data centers are
managed by the cloud service provided. Therefore, there is no need for employee management.
3. Cloud computing is scalable and reliable. There is no limit to the number of users or resources.
Furthermore, the cloud increases processing and resources as needed. If you do not need
resources, you can always scale down.
4. Cloud computing provides maintainability and automatic updates of new software, OS,
databases, and third-party software. It also reduces IT labor cost for a business.
5. Cloud service providers have data centers in various locations, which makes them faster and
more reliable. Larger companies such as Microsoft and AWS even have data centers around the
world.
7. DISADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING
1. Your information is stored on someone else’s computer – how safe is it?
2. You must have Internet access to use it. If you do not have access, you’re
out of luck.
3. You are relying on a third-party to provide these services.
8. Mobile Apps
Mobile software applications or
“Apps,” as they’re most commonly
known, are computer programs
designed to run on mobile devices
like smartphones and tablets.
11. Big Data
Big data is a term that describes
the large volume of data – both
structured and unstructured –
that floods a business on a day-
to-day basis. But it’s not the
amount of data that’s important.
It’s what organizations do with
the data that matters. Big data
can be analyzed for insights that
lead to better decisions and
strategic business move
12. Benefits of Big Data Processing
Ability to process 'Big Data' brings in multiple benefits, such as-
1. Businesses can utilize outside intelligence while taking decisions
2. Improved customer service
3. Early identification of risk to the product/services, if any
4. Better operational efficiency
13.
14. Automation
Automation is the creation and
application of technologies to produce
and deliver goods and services with
minimal human intervention. The
implementation of automation
technologies, techniques and processes
improve the efficiency, reliability, and/or
speed of many tasks that were previously
performed by humans.
Automation is being used in a number of
areas such as manufacturing, transport,
utilities, defense, facilities, operations and
lately, information technology.
15. Example of Automation in Information
Technology
Bot- ( is a software application that runs automated tasks )a personal
assistant that attempts to reschedule your meetings when you are sick
Virtual Environment- A bot in game that competes with human player
Notifications- A refrigerator that decides to notify its owner that a carton
of milk appears to have expired
Machine Automation – Machine that performs repetitive labor such as
packaging peanut.
16. Internet of
Things
the interconnection via the
internet of computing devices
embedded in everyday objects,
enabling them to send and
receive data
refers to the vast world of
interconnected devices with
embedded sensors which are
capable of providing data, and
in some cases, being
controlled, across the Internet.
17. What are some uses for IoT devices?
Indoor and outdoor lighting and electrical outlets
which can be controlled by sensors, timers, and
remote applications.
Thermostats and other devices to alter your indoor
climate based on knowing where you are, outside
temperature conditions, and what your energy
savings goals are.
Cameras, motion sensors, automatic locks, and
other access control devices which can be
integrated into advanced security and monitoring
systems.
Water leak sensors, smoke alarms, carbon
monoxide sensors, and other devices designed to
protect people and property from accidental harm.
Appliances like washers, dryers, refrigerators, and
more which have special functions and can alert
you to their status remotely.
Electric car chargers, battery banks, and other
devices which can intelligently charge at off-peak
hours to save money and reduce peak energy
demands.
18. Here are some advantages of IoT:
1. Data: The more the information, the easier it is to make the right decision.
Knowing what to get from the grocery while you are out, without having to check
on your own, not only saves time but is convenient as well.
2. Tracking: The computers keep a track both on the quality and the viability of
things at home. Knowing the expiration date of products before one consumes
them improves safety and quality of life. Also, you will never run out of anything
when you need it at the last moment.
3. Time: The amount of time saved in monitoring and the number of trips done
otherwise would be tremendous.
4. Money: The financial aspect is the best advantage. This technology could replace
humans who are in charge of monitoring and maintaining supplies.
19. Here are some disadvantages of IoT
1. Compatibility : As of now, there is no standard for tagging and monitoring with
sensors. A uniform concept like the USB or Bluetooth is required which should not be
that difficult to do.
2. Complexity: There are several opportunities for failure with complex systems. For
example, both you and your spouse may receive messages that the milk is over and
both of you may end up buying the same. That leaves you with double the quantity
required. Or there is a software bug causing the printer to order ink multiple times
when it requires a single cartridge.
3. Privacy/Security: Privacy is a big issue with IoT. All the data must be encrypted so
that data about your financial status or how much milk you consume isn’t common
knowledge at the work place or with your friends.
4. Safety: There is a chance that the software can be hacked and your personal
information misused. The possibilities are endless. Your prescription being changed or
your account details being hacked could put you at risk. Hence, all the safety risks
become the consumer’s responsibility.
20. Virtual Reality
is a simulated experience that can
be similar to or completely different
from the real world. Applications of
virtual reality can include
entertainment (i.e. gaming) and
educational purposes (i.e. medical
or military training)
22. Augmented Reality
is an interactive experience of a real-world
environment where the objects that reside in the
real world are enhanced by computer-generated
perceptual information, sometimes across
multiple sensory modalities, including visual,
auditory, haptic, somatosensory and olfactory
a set of technologies that superimposes digital data and
images on the physical world,
23. Uses of Augmented Reality
1. Medical Training
2. Retail
3. Repair & Maintenance
4. Design & Modeling
5. Business Logistics
6. Tourism Industry
7. Classroom Education
8. Field Service
9. Entertainment Properties
10. Public Safety
24. AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to
the simulation of human
intelligence in machines that are
programmed to think like
humans and mimic their actions.
The term may also be applied to
any machine that exhibits traits
associated with a human mind
such as learning and problem-
solving.
25. Applications of Artificial Intelligence In
Use Today
Siri - Everyone is familiar with Apple's personal assistant, Siri. She's the
friendly voice-activated computer that we interact with on a daily basis.
She helps us find information, gives us directions, add events to our
calendars, helps us send messages and so on.
Cortana- is a virtual assistant developed by Microsoft which uses the Bing
search engine to perform tasks such as setting reminders and answering
questions for the user.
Netflix provides highly accurate predictive technology based on
customer's reactions to films.
