In 2022 the IT industry is going to be drastically different. We can see a future where virtual reality, artificial intelligence and deep learning are coming into the picture. In addition we will see more and more hardware devices available for similar use cases, while we will face less demand for specific PC components like GPUs and SSDs. Finally there will be a trend of using blockchain technology in the world of IoT and software development. Some companies like IBM might lose their dominance in the global market while others like Microsoft might get strengthened. This article is an attempt to give you a glimpse of the future of IT.
As we all know that in 2016 we have seen a lot of changes in terms of technology, hardware and software. One of the most popular buzzwords was Machine Learning and Deep Learning. We saw companies like Microsoft, Google and Facebook making good use of it. As we know, big companies like Facebook use it for facial recognition and Google Search uses it for spam detecting. The following image is taken from fooled by randomness blog where they are trying to explain how deep learning works:
The latest trends:
1. More And More Hardware Devices
In the current scenario almost every huge company has their own hardware device. In the current scenario they are using Intel CPUs, AMD GPUs and Nvidia GPUs. But in the following years companies will be moving more towards a microprocessor platform like Qualcomm’s SoCs. This move will also lead to less demand for specific PC components. As we all know that in the current era of PC gaming we have been seeing a lot of GPU upgrades in every component level and with every new product launch. Also there are reports about companies like Nvidia being eyeing to release next generation GPU architecture not that long from now rather by 2018.
2. Less Demand For Specific PC Components
As we all know that in the current era of PC gaming we have been seeing a lot of GPU upgrades in every component level and with every new product launch. Also there are reports about companies like Nvidia being eyeing to release next generation GPU architecture not that long from now rather by 2018. It will be interesting to see what will happen to pricing of components like GPUs and CPUs. As we know in current era products like AMD Radeon RX 480, Nvidia GTX 1070 Ti, AMD RX Vega 56 can be found at 200 USD range. But as technology is moving more towards artificial intelligence and deep learning it might lead to price fluctuations for graphics cards. It will be interesting to see what will happen to pricing of components like GPUs and CPUs.
3. Use Of Blockchain Technology In The World Of IoT And Software Development
As we have seen that in the current year there are private companies like Microsoft and IBM working on their own blockchain. Also we have seen new upcoming platforms for smart contracts like NEO, Lisk and Cardano. In addition we saw a lot of ICOs like Tezos, Bancor and EOS. The following image is taken from video where Vitalik Buterin explains Ethereum:
Final Words
We can see all the up and coming trends in the 2022 transition era. It will be interesting to see how they will affect the entire ecosystem. We might feel a change as early as this year or next year itself as 2018 is a special year for big companies as they will host high profile events like CES, GDC and Computex.
4. Some Companies Like IBM Might Lose Their Dominance In Global Market While Others Like Microsoft Might Get Strengthened
As we know that in this era there is a strong competition between big companies like Microsoft and IBM. In the following years it will be interesting to see how they might change their strategy. As we know Microsoft has its own operating system, cloud computing platform and AI research lab. But as we already have seen Google, Facebook and Amazon are coming up with their own cloud services like Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure. In addition to that in the following years it might be hard for companies like IBM to hold their dominance in the global market as companies like Oracle, Dell and Hewlett Packard Enterprise might get stronger by taking away their pie of market share.
5. AI Is Getting Stronger And Stronger In The Long Run
As we know that AI is one of the most powerful technology tools used in our daily lives. In the current era there are a lot of use cases like facial recognition, voice recognition and image processing. But in the following years we might see more and more use cases such as smart chatbots, self-learning software and body motion analysis. It would be interesting to see how AI will be used for predictive maintenance for different components in the PC ecosystem. We might see it being used for CPU level code updates as Intel is already working on it. Similarly we might see companies like Microsoft, Google and IBM introducing artificial intelligence to improve their own products. As we know that in the current era there is a strong competition between big companies like Microsoft and IBM.
6. More Use Of 3D Virtual Reality ( I.e Oculus Rift) With Motion Sensors, GPS And Voice Command
As we know, in the current scenario almost every company has their own hardware device. In addition to that in following years we might see virtual reality being used with 3D mapping, motion tracking, GPS and voice command. It will be interesting to see how it will be used in the PC ecosystem. We might see things like 3D printers or an improvement in AR technology where you can work with virtual objects in your surrounding environment just like Tony Stark does (i.e Ironman).
7. Cloud Computing Will Play a Big Role in Making People Lives Easier
In the current era cloud computing is getting stronger and stronger day by day. In addition to that in the following years we might see more and more applications in AI being hosted on cloud. We might see things like cars being controlled remotely or cloud services like Microsoft Office 365, Google docs and IBM Watson helping us in learning. We can see that the future of the cloud is bright when we look at the current scenario of it playing an important role in our lives.
8. Wireless Charging
As we know wireless charging has been used a lot by people with smartphones like iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy S9 and Google Pixel 2. But people with PCs often have to connect their charger with cord so as to charge their device. This scenario might change as wireless charging becomes available for PCs too. It will be interesting to see how it affects the entire PC ecosystem and what role wireless charging will play in following years.
9. More And More Use Of Virtual Reality In Workplaces
As we know that currently virtual reality is used for entertainment purposes only and not for professional use cases as it is not user friendly with a lot of glitches for now. But in the coming years things might change as more research work will be done to make this technology more efficient and powerful enough to be used on a professional level too. It will be interesting to see how the world of work is going to change with the advent of the Virtual Reality revolution.
Conclusion
The latest trend in IT 2022 is that decentralization of work. The need to keep up with the technology and use it as an effective way of making life easier for people lead to the development of smart devices, such as Google Home, which make us feel like we have a personal assistant. This idea will be hugely successful because it’s not only better for our convenience, but also very cost-effective. But this information won’t be useful if you don’t know what’s happening next year in IT!
