Rapidly Changing Technology to Watch in 2022
Rapidly Changing Technology to Watch in 2022
By Noel Lorenz, Kolkata, India
Technology today is evolving rapidly. It is fast progress, causing a speedup of the rate of change. However, it is not emerging technology, but more things have changed due to the outbreak of COVID-19. IT professionals in India realized that their role would not stay the same in tomorrow’s contactless world. A constant be learning, unlearning, and relearning is required whether an IT professional likes it or not.
What it means for you?
Keep yourself updated with emerging technologies and new trends. And it means keeping a tab on the future to know which skills you need to secure a safe job tomorrow and the process of getting there. Due to the pandemic outbreak and the recent new mutated traits of COVID-19, most IT professionals have to work from home. If you want to get that edge in the competition, we present you with the top emerging technologies you should make an attempt at in 2022.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Quantum Computing
- VR, AR, ER
- Blockchain
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cyber Security
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been famous for the past decade or so, but it continues to be one of the new technology trends as it is evolving on a daily basis and has a profound effect on how we communicate in this new world. AI is already known for its superiority in image and speech recognition, navigation apps, smartphone personal assistants, ride-sharing apps, and so much more.
The AI market will grow to a $190 billion industry by 2025, with global spending on cognitive and AI systems reaching over $57 billion in 2022.
Quantum Computing
The next technology trend that has taken the world over is quantum computing, a form of computing that takes advantage of quantum phenomena like superposition and quantum entanglement. This super famous tech is also involved in preventing the spread of the coronavirus and developing potential vaccines, thanks to its ability to easily query, monitor, analyze, and act on data, regardless of the source. It is also being applied in banking and finance to manage credit risks for high-frequency trading and fraud detection.
The revenues for the global quantum computing market are projected to surpass $2.5 billion by 2029.
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
The next-generation technology trend - Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (ER). VR immerses the user in an environment while AR enhances their environment. It was only used for gaming until now. It is now used for training, as with VirtualShip, a simulation software used to train U.S. Navy, Army, and Coast Guard ship, captains.
Blockchain
Most people think blockchain technology is used only in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, but blockchain offers more security. Simply put, blockchain can be described as data you can only add to, not take away from, or change. Hence the term “chain” because you’re making a chain of data. Not being able to change the previous blocks is what makes it so secure. In addition, blockchains are consensus-driven, so no one entity can take control of the data. With blockchain, you don’t need a trusted third party to oversee or validate transactions.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Termed as the future of the Internet.
A new age technology trend is the IoT. Many apps and electronics goods are now built with WiFi connectivity, which means they can be connected to the Internet—and to each other. Hence, the Internet of Things, or IoT. It has enabled devices, home appliances, cars, and much more to connect to and exchange data.
Cyber Security
Cyber security might sound like old technology, as it has been in the news over the past decade. But it is evolving much faster than you can imagine. That’s in part because threats are constantly new. The hackers trying to illegally access data will only grow stronger and give up any time soon, and they will continue to find ways to break through all the strictest of firewalls. It’s also partly because new technology is being adapted to enhance security. Cybersecurity will remain a trending technology as long as we have hackers because it will constantly evolve to defend against those hackers.
