FEBRUARY 202019CXO INSIGHTShe last few years have been nothing short of exciting for tech enthusiasts. Smartphones and computers have gotten smaller yet more power-ful and efficient. We have seen games that take advantage of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Re-ality (AR). Artificial Intelligence (AI), which until a few years ago sounded like something from a dystopian fu-ture, is already being used in computing devices as well as in the automation industry. In 2020, we are bound to see more advancements as well as refinements in the tech we already have. Technologies like 3D print-ing could help create accurate prosthetics, processors, drones etc. leading to a reduction of costs and wastage of materials. AI and Machine Learning could change the way we interact with our smartphones. Self-driving cars could prove very useful for people with disabilities and could potentially make the roads safer by eliminat-ing human errors such as drunk driving, speeding, and distractions. There will be a rise in 5G networks, and that would lead to significant advancements in VR, AR and the Internet of Things (IoT).The Internet of Things is basically how machines and devices interact and communicate with each oth-er to improve automation and efficiency in daily tasks. Devices connected over the same network exchange data between themselves. Imagine your microwave sending you a text instead of beeping loudly when it's done heating your food, or using your phone to turn on the A/C in your car before you even enter it. There have been major developments in the technology space in this past decade. According to research done by Gart-ner, Inc., the number of connected devices will exceed 20.8 billion by the end of 2020. Here are a few trends to look out for in 2020 - TSMART TECHNOLOGY TO LOOK FORWARD IN 2020 INCLUDING IOT TRENDSBy Manvendra K. Chandola, CEO, Riversong IndiaPrior to Riversong, Manvendra has gained extensive experience working across verticals such as FMCG (Pepsi & Parle Frooti), Retail (Reliance Fresh) and Mobile Phone (Samsung CDMA, HTC & Micromax), Data Card and Tab Business, amongst others
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