10 Business Technology Trends That Are Changing the Game
Business and technology are by no means exclusive industries from each other. The tech industry has long been a launching point for new business, and there are few businesses in the world today that don’t rely on technology at some level. But as intermixed as they already are, the crossover is only increasing.
“Business technology is a broad term that can have many meanings,” says Sean Killian, product marketing manager atEnola Labs Software。“I look at technology as utilizing innovative resources to optimize and improve current business processes with a goal of long term cost-savings or revenue-generation.” The options within that arena are virtually endless.
“Business tech is any innovation or invention to make business more impactful, more powerful and ultimately more profitable,” saysChike Uzoka, chief innovation officer for Valentine Global, LLC.
No matter how you define business technology or its applications, the opportunities presented by this merging of business and tech are very real. For those looking to position themselves in a digital economy, the first step is to be aware of what’s going. To help with that, we gathered expert opinions on some of the most compelling business technology trends out there.
Business technology trends to keep an eye on
1. Minimization of material investment
对于Uzoka来说，业务技术的巨大趋势正在利用技术来将人们与最低投资的最低投资联系起来。
“Long story shortened, the largest hotel chain in the world doesn't own any property and the largest taxi company doesn't own any cars,” Uzoka explains. “How can you be a conduit to connect a whole bunch of people to something they need, and not have to shell out any cash?”
“These platform-oriented businesses are harnessing the power of technology to offer their services,” says Slye Joy Serrano, founder and creative director atContent Hacker。“Note also how brick-and-mortar stores are giving way to digital or online retailers.”
技术使得平台超级和空气bnb to cause substantial shifts within their industries without even owning the vehicles or properties of their customers. This is a successful formula other tech entrepreneurs will likely continue to pursue.
2. Security experts on payroll
“The most recent and interesting trend has been the rise of more sophisticated IT security,” says Sean Allen, digital marketing manager ofAware。随着越来越多的公司正在存储和优化数据并转换到云平台，数据安全性从“购买挂锁”心态转变为“雇用保安”心态。
“The rise of ransomware and cloud hacks have meant security experts. For companies, this is probably the most rapidly expanding area,” Allan says. This could be why the job opportunity outlook for cyber security experts isso high。
3. Cloud-enabled everything
“The biggest trend now is companies moving their operations into cloud-enabled environments,” Killian says. “With platforms likeAWSandAzure, companies can take advantage of world-class enterprise solutions for a fraction of the cost of the past.” Killian explains that these platforms have opened up affordable and stable options for small companies that may not have been able to afford those options in the past.
4. Smart offices
“对于我们来说，智能家庭或智能商业技术是最近最有趣的发展，”艾米·千克顿说木制百叶窗直接。The物联网(IoT) is shaking up business technology in many ways, but one definite advantage is within the workplace itself. “We recently incorporated smart technology across the business, including smart cameras, thermostats and fingerprint recognition,” Kilvington says.
“我们还计划在不久的将来发射面部识别，这将在更加无缝的情况下进行时钟和时钟。我们发现商业技术不仅可以通过数据和自动化使我们的员工受益，而且通过使其成为一个更舒适和安全的工作地点。“
5. Tech-boosted recruiting
Many recruiters already utilize social media to glean information about candidates, but that might only be the beginning.
“I see a trend toward more technology-aided recruiting,” says Sarah Lucas, CEO ofWAHspace。As examples, Lucas mentions sourcing candidates through professional networking sites, online skill testing and personality profiling, resume keyword scans and digital communications.
“While in-person interviewing skills will always be a benefit, today's job seekers should have a strong professional online presence and know the etiquette of communicating digitally for business purposes,” Lucas says.
6.所有的无障碍技术
“One of the big trends happening now is a new wave of technology that enables non-technical people to do the work that previously required a team of engineers,” says Michael Frye, founder and CEO ofBigPicture。Frye提到了像大标识和气泡这允许用户在不知道如何代码的情况下构建应用程序或营销工具。
“The good part is that it's making it easier for non-technical people to get things done without knowing how to code, and thus is no longer an excuse for not being able to build something,” Frye says.
But even in a smaller way, more and more businesses are seeing the value of investing in technology to better allocate employee time. “A great example is putting iPads in sales teams’ hands so they can quickly access documents, place orders and communicate with team members quickly and efficiently,” Killian says.
“Allowing them to upload information directly into their internal systems saves time and allows sales professionals to worry about selling and not inputting data.”
7.技术认证
认识到许多领域中专业人士的不同技术能力如何，越来越多的公司正在提供技术培训模块和certifications。
“Students should take advantage of different free certifications online to help better prepare themselves for the technology realities of today's workplace,” Killian advises. “Google, Amazon and Facebook all have various technology-related certifications that can give students a leg up on competition when it comes time to start searching for jobs.”
8.商业技术人员
商业技术学家是一名高级专业专业，负责确保企业在技术中得到明智的投资。这些专业人员考虑到了本组织的当前科技景观，确定可以通过技术解决的需求并监督该技术的实施。
汉娜Munro,引领商业技术专家Itas Solutions,came into the job title after gaining experience in many different business departments. “I now work across multiple software platforms, helping companies to design their own business management solutions,” Munro says.
“A business technologist role does exist quite widely but mostly in a very specific specialty or with another title,” Munro says. “Other similar titles include business analyst or a solutions architect.”
9. Bring your own device (BYOD)
“The BYOD trend has really been evolving very fast in the workplace during the last few years,” says Carlos Rodrigo Montagner, IT executive atmer。“People have started to bring their own devices to connect to the corporate wi-fi network.” Whether this manifests in employees bringing their personal laptops to work, or just trying to connect to the network with their phones, organizations need extra vigilance to avoid compromising security.
“So it takes some effort for IT departments to organize that, create rules and to assure data integrity throughout the businesses.” Montagner says companies are adjusting with stronger network security infrastructure and compliance standards for personal devices.
10.大数据分析的AI
“The wide adoption of big data is making companies way more effective at finding and reaching their target audiences,” says Pierre de Braux, content strategist atSpiralytics。“It's also uncovering a wealth of information about how companies operate and where process improvements can be made. Big data doesn't necessarily solve a specific problem; it makes us better problem solvers in general.”
The more businesses utilize data to improve, the more data they want. This is leading to a huge incentive for artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can interpret the information.
“我们所知道的分析是一种超级耗时的活动，”Ian Khan，技术未来别和author。“随着机器智能越来越准确，通过AI通过才能通过人们来处理数据更加高效。”
“AI and automation are changing the business landscape,” de Braux says. “The evolution of business technology is creating new jobs, new industries and new role specializations, so it helps to keep up with the trends.”
What business technology can do for you
了解商业技术的这些巨大趋势是让自己在业务和技术环境中保持竞争力的绝佳方式。商业技术的许多变化和趋势为熟练的专业人士提供了一个坚实的机会，迈进和蓬勃发展。想要了解有关在数字经济中取得成功的一些职位的更多信息吗？查看我们的文章，“6 High-Demand Hybrid Jobs That Straddle Business and Technology。”
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