8 Strategic Technology Trends

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Autonomous Agents and ThingsWhile advances in physical machines such as robots get a great

deal of attention, the software-based smart machines have a more near-term and broader impact, VPAs Such as Goohle Now, Microsoft’s

Cortana and Apple’s Siri are becomeing smarter and are precursors toAutonomous things and agents to augment human activity and free

pepole for work that only people can do

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Adaptive Security ArchitectureThe complexities of digital business and the algorithmic economy combinedwith an emerging hacker lndustry significantly increase the threat surface for

an organization. Relying on perimeter defense and rule-based security isinadequate. esoecially as organ zations exploit more cloud-based security is

open APls for customers and patners to integrate with their system. ITleaders must focus on detecting and responcing to threats, as well as moretraditional blocking and other measures tc preven: attacks. Application self-Protection, as well as use and entity behavior analytics, will help fulfill the

adaptive security architecture.

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Internet of Things PlatformsloT platforms complement the mesh app and service architecture. The

managements, Security, integration and other technologies and standardsof the loT platform are the base set of capabilities for building, managing

and securing elements in the loT. loT platforms constitute the work ITdone behind the scenes from an architectural and a technology

standpoint to make the loT a reality. The loT is an integral part of thedigital mesh and ambient user experience and the emerging and

dynamic world of loT platforms is what makes them possible.

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3D Printing MaterialsAdvances in 3D printing have already enabled 3D printing to use a widerange of materials, including advanced nickel alloys, carbon fiber, glass,

conductive ink, electronics, pharmaceuticals and biological materialsThese innovation are criving user demand, as the practical applicationsfor 3D printers expand to more sectors, including aerospace, medical,

automotive, energy and military. These advances will necessitate arethinking of assemby line and supply chain processes to exploit 3D printing.

Ambient User Experience

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The ambient user experience preserves continuity across boundaries ofdevice mesh, time and space blending physical, virtual and electronic

environment as the user moves from one place to another, Leading edge ofdesigning mobile apps is focused on providing an experience that flows

across and exploits different devices, including loT sensors, commonobjects such as automobiles, or even factories, Designing these advanced

experiences will be a major differentiator for independent software vendors(ISVs) and enterprises alike by 2018

Advanced Machine Learning

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In advanced machine learning, deep neural nets (DNNs) move beyondclassic computing and information management to create system thatcan autonomously learn to perceive the world, on their own, DNNs arewhat make smart machines appear “intelligent: The explosion of data

sources and complexity of information makes manual classification andanalysis infeasible and uneconomic. DNNs automate these tasks and

make it possible to address key challenges related to the information ofeverything trend.

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Information of EverythingEverything in the digital mesh produces, uses and transmits information

This information goes beyond textual, audio and video information toinclude sensory and contextual information. information of everything

addresses this influx with strategies and technologies to link data from allthese different data sources. advances in semantic tools such as graph

data sources. Advances in semantic tools such as graphdatabases as wll as other emerging data classification and information

analysis techniques will bring meaning to the often chaotic deluge of information

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The Device MeshAn expanding set of endpoints people use to access application and

information or interact with people, social communities, governments andbusinesses. the device mesh includes mobile devices, wearable,consumer and home electronic devices, automotive devices and

environmental devices - such as sensors in the internet of Things (loT)As the device mesh evolves, Gartner expects connection models to

expand and greater cooperative interaction between devices to emerge

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The Device MeshAn expanding set of endpoints people use to access application and

information or interact with people, social communities, governments andbusinesses. the device mesh includes mobile devices, wearable,consumer and home electronic devices, automotive devices and

environmental devices - such as sensors in the internet of Things (loT)As the device mesh evolves, Gartner expects connection models to

expand and greater cooperative interaction between devices to emerge