In early 2015, the authoritative consulting firm Gartner released the top ten IT trend forecasts, mentioning that these strategic technology trends may have a significant impact on the company in the next three years. With the advent of the 2016 New Year, IFS has carefully studied several major trends predicted. Let us review whether these predictions have become a reality, and also look at where the industry development will be in 2016 and beyond.
Change 1 - Hybrid Cloud is the future
From group decision-making tools that determine the location of coffee machines in the office to Office 365 exchange software and enterprise CRM systems, cloud services are being widely used in different formats in different environments. However, there are very few organizations that use full cloud services. It is usually only those small or newly established companies or organizations that use full cloud services because they do not have the equipment or lack the funds to purchase the equipment. Most of them still use hybrid cloud models, because these companies are already equipped with major commercial devices, and the architecture is also available for future use.
As cloud services continue to play an important role, many organizations predict that hybrid clouds will occupy a more important component of the ecosystem. One of them is Gartner, which believes that a hybrid enterprise resource management (ERP) environment will become the norm within five years, and a mix of third-party solutions and internal cloud architectures will become a major trend in the future.
Today, more and more people are adopting cloud services in their private lives and work. Large cloud environments have also become more credible, and Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM have all built mature services that match the needs of large enterprises. This has also triggered earth-shaking changes. As time progresses, on-premise solutions need to be reset or updated. At this point, companies need to consider whether to continue investing in their own equipment and matching capabilities, or to purchase a cloud-based solution. Different people in the enterprise usually use different solutions, and the cloud will be a more effective way to provide core business services. Before the full implementation, the hybrid architecture allows companies to experiment with solutions that are within budget and within a limited scope. This can make the end result more efficient, while reducing the impact of system vulnerabilities, which are often only found in the actual operating environment.
If you plan to update an existing system, you need to first maintain the cloud services that employees in your organization are using, and understand the tools and services they are currently using so they can be processed in advance. For example, if they use Dropbox often, turn it into a formal service tool, and then you can manage it more efficiently. Second, when you are still considering whether to update, reform, replace existing systems, or use cloud services, you must fully consider the cost-benefit of each service. Finally, use large public cloud services whenever possible, as they have data centers around the world and the best communications backbones to support them.
Change 2 - Mobile is the new normal
Cloud computing solutions have created a new paradigm for mobile workers, and commercial smartphones are becoming a core part of business implementation and delivery. According to forecasts, mobile technology will become the dominant factor in the entire business environment. As enterprise mobility continues to increase, we are increasingly using mobile solutions to keep information up to date, but it's undeniable that most of our daily work is done at our desks.
In fact, mobile technology represents more than just the devices in your pocket. Technology continues to evolve, and cumbersome laptops have been replaced by powerful, mobile-enabled tablets. This means that flexibility is the most critical factor in choosing software. Software should support different device types, which is especially important when you are considering the different needs of the three major user groups (temporary users, professional users, and regular users). Because different types of users have different requirements for devices and platforms. Temporary users will choose the device that is most effective for them; professional users such as mobile workers are generally more inclined to choose specific devices that meet their needs, and they also need to do some things like check-ups through the device, like temporary users. Simple work; ordinary office users have their own offices, and mobile needs are mainly related to being in different locations such as homes or hotels.
IFS recommends that companies first decide whether they need to try to control the devices and applications used by employees or to make their own choices when setting relevant regulations for mobile technology applications. Because not everyone will agree to these rules (especially when it violates the employee's freedom), they may choose their own equipment. Second, when the company decides not to control the equipment selected by the employee, it should not limit the platform. The service should support the three major mobile operating systems.
Change 3 - Responsive flat wearables
Another trend brought about by mobile technology is wearables. Progress in this area in 2015 is still not satisfactory, and it has not achieved rapid development as many people expect. Google Glass is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching wearable devices in the consumer market, but although it is new in form, it did not scale in 2015. But more and more companies are still entering the field of wearable devices. For example, we saw the launch of Apple Watch and the launch of FitBit, both of which have been climbing. For enterprises, wearable technology is still in the trade-off stage. After all, in this relatively young field, enterprises still need to explore new ways of working and formulate relevant regulations for wearable devices.
In the face of wearable devices, IFS advises companies to pay attention to and pay attention to interesting and innovative projects in the market. Don't rush to invest, because there may be more innovations coming soon. Also, don't think that wearables will replace the original solution, companies need to carefully consider the true value and role of wearable technology.
Change 4 - Internet of Things will rely more on software and platforms than hardware and devices
The Internet of Things has spawned a variety of novel ideas, from smart refrigerators that tell you when you need to buy more milk to smart homes that can control home heating at any time. Although the Internet of Things has not yet become mainstream, its development is still impressive.
Examples of the introduction of IoT applications in the industrial sector continue to emerge, but this is not widespread because it is slowly evolving. Much of this is because these IoT applications are often used to address some special challenges with limited standardization. In addition, the advantages and technologies of the Internet of Things are not widely understood by the public. This technology has not yet been universally recognized, and forward-looking companies need to judge how to maximize their value. From a practical point of view, companies need to research and install different components as required, let IoT technology work, and explore how to combine business and IoT advantages, reduce costs or promote business growth.
When discussing whether to fully implement IoT technology, IFS believes that it should first be clear whether there is sufficient funds at present. Will investment have a return? Second, think carefully about the ultimate goal before investing, because investing in the Internet of Things does not increase revenue, but IoT-based solutions can help optimize existing processes or create new business models.
Change 5 - Software as a Service investment will continue to grow
Software as a Service (SaaS) is becoming more and more familiar, and many people predict that businesses will adopt this service soon. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) predicts that $78 billion will be invested in SaaS in 2016. There are a number of options when purchasing a SaaS solution. The easiest way to get started is to buy a ready-made solution and let others manage control. This may be useful in some cases, but in other cases, such control can cause damage to the business. For example, when your team is working on a big project, but SaaS needs to be updated, this will obviously cause great trouble to the company's development. In some cases, you need more control over your SaaS solution and special requirements and time-update plans for your company's needs.
Of course, this is relative to the growth of the hybrid cloud architecture, because SaaS typically relies on third-party architecture. Deploying a software platform to the cloud is faster, safer, and more cost effective, but first depends on whether it fits the company. SaaS is not suitable for all businesses because each business has different needs. For example, start-ups don't want or have the ability to set up their own IT teams, and the SaaS model is a good fit for their needs. And with the company already having multiple firewalls and restrictions, a private cloud architecture without SaaS is more appropriate. So it depends on the application environment to determine if this is a good model to help the business grow.
In general, SaaS has two main forms: multiple lease architecture and single tenant. Under the multi-tenancy architecture, a large number of different organizations under the enterprise share the same database or server. If the usage of SaaS applications is low, this helps save costs (many organizations can share the same resources), but the biggest limitation is control. Because multiple organizations share the same application, no one can control the change. Another major alternative is the single-tenant model, which enhances control and allows companies to make choices based on their needs, with fewer restrictions and greater security.
Undoubtedly, a series of major changes are taking place in the IT field, and the next few years will be an exciting time for the industry. What is the next exciting innovation? How does it change from prediction to reality? Let us wait and see.
Author: IFS (Effie poetry software)
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