Technology is the basis of our present and the inevitable truth without which our future would be uncertain. No matter what, no one in this world can survive without technological gadgets. From smartphones to tablets, technology has progressed leap and bound and is very much responsible in shaping our businesses and organizations. If you thought that 2011 was essentially a wild year with the new technological trends, then you might be in for a surprise in 2012!
1. Tablets will turn into portable computers
A few months ago, the possession of a tablet essentially meant buying an Apple iPad, despite similar products that were launch by other companies like Blackberry. Apple iPad 2 registered a record sale of iPads across the world as tech geeks flocked to scoop up these 500 dollar gadgets instantly. However, Amazon.com has reversed the trend with its $199 Kindle Fire entry level tablets and the latest one to have heads turning is the Asis’ Transformer Prime which makes it a mini-laptop with all its features. Hence, 2012 will definitely see a multitude of tablets by different makers with more innovation and novelty, such as that picasso drawing tablet.
2. Microsoft will return with a vengeance in 2012
Microsoft is the world’s largest software company with its leading Windows OS, however it has been facing a decade-long lull in its sales of PCs and laptops. A lot of alternatives are also coming up which are at par to MS Word and Excel spreadsheets. Microsoft has nevertheless excelled by giving the world its most high-tech gaming console -Xbox 360, but it has to brace up for competition. Microsoft hopes to join hands with Nokia to provide serious competition Android and Apple. With Windows 8 coming out, it is hoped that Microsoft will make the company gain some ground after a long hiatus.
3. In-Car Streaming Will Heat Up
Entertainment in cars has been limited to the radio stations or the premium satellite radio via Sirius XM and CDs. The present cars have additional USB jacks for accommodating iPods and pen drives; however, automobile manufacturers are planning to make it possible for drivers to connect their smart phones to their in-dashboard touchscreens through Bluetooth connectivity for streaming music videos. Toyota and Ford have already started incorporating this function in their latest models.
4. The increasing growth of Big Data
Big Data is a term for describing the various techniques and technologies that are used in order to capture and use the streams of data that are increasing exponentially in order to bring about enterprise-wide visibility for enabling faster critical decisions. This new kind of data integration and analytics would require new skills. However, with the rapid boom in data, this trend would definitely be hard to ignore.
5. Cloud computing and Advanced Cloud Services
Cloud Computing and Advanced Cloud Services will be a fast catching trend for all kinds of businesses. From the public clouds, to the private and hybrid clouds, a lot of organizations will be using the cloud in order to reduce costs on sale management and human resource management.
6. Gamification of Training and Education
Reforming training and education from the traditional to a modern gamification version would make use of an advanced simulation programs and skill-based learning systems that would enable the learner to interact with the self diagnostic system with a one-one-one experience.
7. Tablets and Smart Phones to have 3D displays
With 3D display screens for Tablets and Smart Phones, we will witness a breakthrough in the field of 3D computing which is rapidly growing in various applications like entertainments, fashion, military, medicine and architecture. Using a smartphone or tablet, you can easily navigate your smart home, which also has a security feature.
8. e-Newspapers, e-Books and e-Magazines
These three publications will be more in use with their fine-tuned applications and high quality color experience.
9. Interactive multimedia eTextbooks
Interactive multimedia eTextbooks will finally be launched thanks to Apple which will enable new publishers to create some creative content for students thus freeing them from purchasing expensive and static literary books.
10. Wireless machine to machine applications
Functions will speed up with the popularity of wireless machine-to-machine applications such as two-way vending machine, surveillance and vending machine through wireless data networks.
About the author: Kelly is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on technology and luxury. Beside this she is fond of technology. Recently an article on adult add attracted her attention. These days she is busy in writing an article on audi a9.
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