Ten Top Digital Transformation Trends For 2018
In a study of 450 heads of digital transformation, 80 percent of respondents said that they were at risk of being left behind by digital transformation. Moreover, 54 percent agreed that unless their digital transformation efforts are successful, their companies will go out of business or be absorbed by a competitor within four years, according to the survey, commissioned by Couchbase and conducted by Vanson Bourne.
Most Blacklisted Mobile Apps
WhatsApp, Pokémon Go, WinZip, and Wild Crocodile Simulator are amongst the most blacklisted mobile apps within the enterprise, according to a new report. Appthority’s Enterprise Mobile Security Pulse Report for Q3 2017 report lists the most frequently blacklisted apps by enterprise mobility and security teams. Reasons for blacklisting include malware, data leakage, compliance of data storage concerns. The report found that Android apps usually find themselves blocked for malicious activity, while iOS apps fall foul of policy and compliance.
PowWow Mobile’s Best Of 2017
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect and prepare for 2018. Kickstart your inspiration for next year with PowWow Mobile’s most popular content from the year now past.
Mobile Threat Defense Now A Necessity For Enterprises
Mobile Threat Defense, and more importantly, MTD as a service, could very likely become the most important and quickest growing enterprise mobility add-on function in 2018. And it’s for good reason. Mobile malware is headed for historic highs, according to Gartner, who said in late 2017 the threats would rise from 7.5 percent now to nearly a third of total malware-related incidents in 2019. The fight to protect mobile devices will be forced to continue as well, with 30 percent of organizations putting an MTD in place by 2020 – an increase from under 10 percent in 2017.
Accenture: Seven Underlying Currents Driving The Shifts Of 2018
Accenture has released Fjord Trends 2018, its 11th annual report that examines seven emergent trends expected to impact business, technology and design in the year ahead. Fjord Trends 2018 draws upon the collective thinking of Fjord’s more than 1,000 designers and developers around the world and is based on first-hand observations, evidenced-based research and client work. This year, for the first time, it also drew upon the individual insights and perspectives from 85 clients across five continents, whose views inspired the report.
Three Big Trends For The Pros To Watch At CES 2018
Every January, over 150,000 people from across the technology world converge on Las Vegas for the biggest trade show on earth. As always, ZDNet and TechRepublic will have CES covered from all of the most important angles that matter for businesses and professionals. In addition to previewing tech’s next hot products and showing off a few prototypes of what’s possible in the future, there are always key trends that emerge at CES that shape the year ahead in tech.
Amazon Releases Alexa Developer Kit For Wearable Devices
Amazon has introduced the Alexa Mobile Accessory Kit, enabling device manufacturers to add Alexa to wearables like headphones, smart watches, hearables, and fitness devices.
AT&T To Provide 5G To 12 Markets By End Of 2018, Fibre To 82 Metros By Mid-2019
AT&T has announced that it will be providing 5G services in around 12 markets by late 2018, with plans to offer the service to consumers while it trials 5G technology with businesses across all industries. Calling it an “ambitious milestone”, AT&T said these 5G networks will be ready by the end of the year thanks to 3GPP completing 5G New Radio (5G NR) standards last month.
Key IT Trends That Will Shape The Digital Enterprise In 2018
Six technology trends will be critical guideposts to drive enterprise disruption, agility and productivity, according to Dan Hushon, senior vice president and chief technology officer for DXC Technology. “For global enterprises to lead in the new digital world, 2018 is decision time for transformation planning, preparedness and execution,” said Hushon. “It’s a transition year for most companies as they commit to their digital strategy and begin to execute more broadly.”
Cloud Vision 2020: The Future Of The Cloud Study
What’s in store for the future of the cloud? To find out, LogicMonitor sponsored Cloud Vision 2020: The Future of the Cloud survey, polling AWS re:Invent attendees, industry analysts, media, consultants and vendor strategists to explore what the landscape for cloud services will look like in 2020.
Expect Revenue From Robo-Advisory Platforms To Reach US$25 Billion By 2022
In a new study entitled Fintech Futures: Market Disruption, Leading Innovators & Emerging Opportunities 2017-2022 Juniper Research forecasts that robo-advisor platform revenues will reach US$25 billion by 2022, up from an estimated US$1.7 billion in 2017, as the automation of wealth management lowers the barriers to investment.
Despite Cloud, IT Infrastructure Hardware Spending Was Up In 2017
IT industry authority Synergy Research Group reported Jan. 4 that across six key enterprise infrastructure hardware segments, vendor revenues for the last four quarters increased by nearly 3 percent. Aggregate revenues for the calendar year 2017 reached $113 billion, with revenue in each of the last 12 quarters typically in the $26 billion to $29 billion range.
Mobile Threat Defense Now A Necessity For Enterprises
Mobile Threat Defense, and more importantly, MTD as a service, could very likely become the most important and quickest growing enterprise mobility add-on function in 2018. And it’s for good reason. Mobile malware is headed for historic highs, according to Gartner, who said in late 2017 the threats would rise from 7.5 percent now to nearly a third of total malware-related incidents in 2019. The fight to protect mobile devices will be forced to continue as well, with 30 percent of organizations putting an MTD in place by 2020 – an increase from under 10 percent in 2017.
Four Tips For Successful Digital Transformation
Digital transformation has troubled businesses large and small for many years. At its heart it is the reinvention of business operations in order to draw maximum benefit from digital technology. This usually isn’t a straightforward process and no two digital transformation projects will be exactly alike. It is therefore crucial to avoid thinking too rigidly about transformation.
App Store And Play Store Mobile App Revenue Rose 35 Percent In 2017
In the past couple of years, it has occasionally been said that smartphone apps are dead, peaking, or not worth creating at all. But if you’ve been holding on to that amazing app idea, all is not lost – according to a new report, app revenues on Apple’s App Store and Google Play surged by a staggering 35 percent from 2016 to 2017, and new installs are up 13.5 percent.
Amazon Versus Google: When Ecosystems Collide
Today’s mobile operating system landscape largely reflects the same kind of duopoly that long dominated desktops with Android replacing Windows. However, the interplay among hardware, software, content and services has made for a far more complex theater that seems destined to embroil the most far-flung of its participants, Amazon and Google.
Banks’ Recipe For Success: Digital Transformation From The C-Level Down
For banks worldwide, digital transformation (DX) is characterized by the ability to use technology to break out of the limitations of legacy systems and processes to increase operational efficiency. A new survey from IDC states that while all banks worldwide acknowledge the importance and complexity of transforming their businesses to compete in this new digital economy, nearly 40 percent have yet to execute a sustainable digital transformation strategy.
Cloud Computing: Google’s New GPU Service Offers Cut-Price Machine Learning
Google has introduced a new option for users of its cloud computing services that could provide cut-price processing, so long as they are willing to put up with a couple of limitations. In May 2015, Google Cloud introduced ‘Preemptible’ virtual machines (VMs), cheap but short-lived compute instances suitable for batch jobs and fault-tolerant workloads.
Google Drive: Tips And Tricks For Business Professionals
The convenience and flexibility of Google Drive has helped organizations increase productivity and improve collaborative processes, but many users aren’t using the platform to its full potential. This collection of tips will help business pros discover the most efficient ways of getting their work done.
Microsoft’s IoT Strategy Is About The Cloud More Than The ‘Things’
Microsoft’s smart home strategy is evolving along the same lines as its “Connected Vehicle” automotive strategy. The “old” Microsoft was obsessed with trying — mostly unsuccessfully — to get Windows embedded everywhere. The current Redmond regime is more focused on trying to connect its cloud services like Azure and Office 365 into endpoint devices like cars and appliances.
Google Removes Nearly Two Dozen Malware-Laden Android Apps From Play
In a routine that has played out numerous times over the past year, Google recently had to remove nearly two dozen applications from its Play mobile app store after a security vendor discovered them to be infected with ad-serving malware.
Gemalto Launches A New Contactless Credit Card With A Fingerprint Reader
Credit cards with fingerprint sensors are so very 2017. Now, it’s all about the contactless credit card with fingerprint sensors. Gemalto, which makes credit card chips and SIM cards, has claimed its stake to being first in the industry to offer a biometric-powered credit card with a contactless technology. Anyone using the new card will be able to point and tap a contactless credit card terminal and authenticate a payment using their fingerprint in a matter of seconds, instead of having to remember a PIN code.
Apple Confirms iPhone, Mac Affected By Meltdown, Spectre Flaws
Apple has issued a statement regarding the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, confirming all Mac systems and iOS devices are affected, but saying there are no known exploits impacting customers at this time. Apple, like Microsoft, has urged users to download software only from trusted sources, such as the App Store.
Amazon Cooks Up Alexa-Enabled Microwave Plan
Amazon has developed capabilities for its Alexa Smart Home Skill API that allow other developers to create skills to allow Alexa-powered devices in the U.S. to control cooking functions on microwave ovens, according to Amazon’s Alexa developers blog.
Johnson Controls Putting Cortana To Work In Smart Thermostat
Cortana will soon be entering the smart thermostat arena. GLAS, from HVAC equipment vendor Johnson Controls, will use Microsoft’s virtual assistant to allow people to set home environmental controls via voice commands.
