Bernard Marr - Tech Trends in Practice

BERNARD MARR

This edition first published 2020

© 2020 by Bernard Marr

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To my wife Claire, and my children Sophia, James, and Oliver; and everyone who will use these amazing technologies to make the world a better place.

1 Cover

2 Introduction

3 Trend 1 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning The One-Sentence Definition What Is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? How Is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

4 Trend 2 Internet of Things and the Rise of Smart Devices The One-Sentence Definition What Is the Internet of Things? How Is the Internet of Things Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

5 Trend 3 From Wearables to Augmented Humans The One-Sentence Definition What Are Wearables and Augmented Humans? How Are Wearables Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

6 Trend 4 Big Data and Augmented Analytics The One-Sentence Definition What Is Big Data and Augmented Analytics? How Is Big Data and Augmented Analytics Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

7 Trend 5 Intelligent Spaces and Smart Places The One-Sentence Definition What Are Intelligent Spaces and Smart Places? How Are Intelligent Spaces and Smart Places Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

8 Trend 6 Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers The One-Sentence Definition What Are Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers? How Are Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

9 Trend 7 Cloud and Edge Computing The One-Sentence Definition What Are Cloud and Edge Computing? How Are Cloud and Edge Computing Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

10 Trend 8 Digitally Extended Realities The One-Sentence Definition What Are Digitally Extended Realities? How Are Digitally Extended Realities Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

11 Trend 9 Digital Twins The One-Sentence Definition What Is a Digital Twin? How Are Digital Twins Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

12 Trend 10 Natural Language Processing The One-Sentence Definition What Is Natural Language Processing? How Is Natural Language Processing Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

13 Trend 11 Voice Interfaces and Chatbots The One-Sentence Definition What Are Voice Interfaces and Chatbots? How Are Voice Interfaces and Chatbots Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

14 Trend 12 Computer Vision and Facial Recognition The One-Sentence Definition What Is Computer Vision and Facial Recognition? How Is Computer Vision and Facial Recognition Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

15 Trend 13 Robots and Cobots The One-Sentence Definition What Are Robots and Cobots? How Are Robots and Cobots Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

16 Trend 14 Autonomous Vehicles The One-Sentence Definition What Are Autonomous Vehicles? How Are Autonomous Vehicles Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

17 Trend 15 5G and Faster, Smarter Networks The One-Sentence Definition What Are 5G and Faster Smarter Networks? How Are 5G and Faster Smarter Networks Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

18 Trend 16 Genomics and Gene Editing The One-Sentence Definition What Is Genomics and Gene Editing? How Is Genomics and Gene Editing Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

19 Trend 17 Machine Co-Creativity and Augmented Design The One-Sentence Definition What Is Machine Co-Creativity and Augmented Design? How Is Machine Co-Creativity and Augmented Design Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

20 Trend 18 Digital Platforms The One-Sentence Definition What Are Digital Platforms? How Are Digital Platforms Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

21 Trend 19 Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles The One-Sentence Definition What Are Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles? How Are Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

22 Trend 20 Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience The One-Sentence Definition What Is Cybersecurity and Resilience? How Is Cybersecurity and Resilience Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

23 Trend 21 Quantum Computing The One-Sentence Definition What Is Quantum Computing? How Is Quantum Computing Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

24 Trend 22 Robotic Process Automation The One-Sentence Definition What Is Robotic Process Automation? How Is Robotic Process Automation Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes

25 Trend 23 Mass Personalization and Micro-Moments The One-Sentence Definition What Are Mass Personalization and Micro-Moments? How Are Mass Personalization and Micro-Moments Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes