The most important emerging technology for businesses is…
Cybersecurity ranks as the most important emerging technology for businesses around the globe.
That is according to “Global Emerging Technology Trends Survey 2018,” a study from Global Data, which also states that more than half of all respondents put cybersecurity ahead of other emerging areas, from cloud computing to 3D printing. However, enterprises are not limiting themselves when it comes to investing in the latest technology areas.
Other technologies that are also important to global companies include cloud computing (45), artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) (40%, respectively), and 3D printing (35%). Technologies that are taking more of a backseat for now are blockchain (25%) and virtual and augmented reality (24%, respectively).
“Cybersecurity is an investment priority for enterprises from all industries, highlighting its emergence as a critical business function in today’s digital economy,” said Ed Thomas, technology thematic analyst, GlobalData.
“The appetite for investment in emerging technologies is not limited to the more mature IT markets of North America and Europe, but is actually global,” he added. "This represents a significant opportunity for technology vendors, as long as they have the capability to secure business in countries that may be outside their traditional marketplace.”
That is according to “Global Emerging Technology Trends Survey 2018,” a study from Global Data, which also states that more than half of all respondents put cybersecurity ahead of other emerging areas, from cloud computing to 3D printing. However, enterprises are not limiting themselves when it comes to investing in the latest technology areas.
Other technologies that are also important to global companies include cloud computing (45), artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) (40%, respectively), and 3D printing (35%). Technologies that are taking more of a backseat for now are blockchain (25%) and virtual and augmented reality (24%, respectively).
“Cybersecurity is an investment priority for enterprises from all industries, highlighting its emergence as a critical business function in today’s digital economy,” said Ed Thomas, technology thematic analyst, GlobalData.
“The appetite for investment in emerging technologies is not limited to the more mature IT markets of North America and Europe, but is actually global,” he added. "This represents a significant opportunity for technology vendors, as long as they have the capability to secure business in countries that may be outside their traditional marketplace.”