It does not really count if you are a tech enthusiast or an ordinary
consumer, you will always look forward to the tech developments
especially the tech trends that will make a difference in the future.
Jumia Travel highlights 5 technology set to define 2018.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) will be bigger this year. More and more
organisations will embrace AI which is made possible through machine
learning algorithms and will be incorporated in uncountable
applications.
organisations will embrace AI which is made possible through machine
learning algorithms and will be incorporated in uncountable
applications.
5 Generation Technology
This year, developers and engineers are getting ready to make a new
generation of internet possible. By the end of 2019, 5G networks and
phones with 5G will be available. 5G internet has the potential to be
almost 10 times faster than 4G, making it even better than most home
internet services.
generation of internet possible. By the end of 2019, 5G networks and
phones with 5G will be available. 5G internet has the potential to be
almost 10 times faster than 4G, making it even better than most home
internet services.
Data overload
In 2018, data collection is going to become an even higher priority as
companies have seen the advantage of collecting consumer data. With
consumers talking to smart speakers throughout their day and relying on
digital devices for most of their daily tasks, companies will soon have
access to big amounts of personal data.
companies have seen the advantage of collecting consumer data. With
consumers talking to smart speakers throughout their day and relying on
digital devices for most of their daily tasks, companies will soon have
access to big amounts of personal data.
Automation
Automation is inescapable as robots are becoming more effective in
performing jobs. AI has become advanced enough to replace at least some
white collar jobs for years. 2018 may be the year that we see more
sweeping job transformations and companies making big technology changes
by automating functions.
performing jobs. AI has become advanced enough to replace at least some
white collar jobs for years. 2018 may be the year that we see more
sweeping job transformations and companies making big technology changes
by automating functions.
IoT becomes Blockchain IoT
The Internet of things (IoT), which involves adding smart sensors to
connected devices so that users can do things like asking Amazon’s Alexa
digital assistant to turn off the lights or order a pizza. Combining
IoT with blockchain —or BIoT— brings in a whole host of new services and
businesses. For example, BIoT can be used to track shipments of
pharmaceuticals and to create smart cities in which connected heating
systems better controls energy use and connected traffic lights better
manage rush hour.
connected devices so that users can do things like asking Amazon’s Alexa
digital assistant to turn off the lights or order a pizza. Combining
IoT with blockchain —or BIoT— brings in a whole host of new services and
businesses. For example, BIoT can be used to track shipments of
pharmaceuticals and to create smart cities in which connected heating
systems better controls energy use and connected traffic lights better
manage rush hour.
