Technology is constantly evolving and maturing. It moves from a nascent,
undefined entity to one that is widely accepted and becomes so commonplace
that we wonder how we ever functioned without it.
Mobile and cloud are two prominent examples of such a journey.
From businesses to individual consumers, everyone is connected to
everyone, everywhere,all the time.
undefined entity to one that is widely accepted and becomes so commonplace
that we wonder how we ever functioned without it.
Mobile and cloud are two prominent examples of such a journey.
From businesses to individual consumers, everyone is connected to
everyone, everywhere,all the time.
The Device
The device mesh refers to an expanding set of endpoints people use to access applications and information or interact with people, social communities, governments and businesses. 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 (IoT).
"In the post-mobile world the focus shifts to the mobile user who is surrounded by a mesh of devices extending well beyond traditional mobile devices," said Mr. Cearley.
While devices are increasingly connected to back-end systems through various networks, they have often operated in isolation from one another. As the device mesh evolves, Gartner expects connection models to expand and greater cooperative interaction between devices to emerge.
Gartner recently released its list of the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2016. Gartner defines these trends as those with the potential for having a significant impact on the organization. Factors that denote significant impact include a high potential for disruption to the business, end users or IT; the need for a major investment; or the risk of being late to adopt.
"Gartner's top 10 strategic technology trends will shape digital business opportunities through 2020," said David Cearley, vice president and Gartner Fellow.
LETEST COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
The Next Big thing? The memristor, a microscopic component that can "remember" electrical states even when turned off. It's expected to be far cheaper and faster than flash storage. A theoretical concept since 1971, it has now been built in labs and is already starting to revolutionize everything we know about computing, possibly making flash memory, RAM, and even hard drives obsolete within a decade.Our Computer Information Systems – Information Technology program will teach you the skills you need to diagnose and fix computer hardware and software issues. You will learn how to communicate and analyze information related to information systems; design, install and maintain computer operating systems, hardware and software; create and implement databases; and solve programming problems. The skills you will learn will also prepare you for specialized certifications, such as Microsoft Office Specialist, Certified Internet Webmaster and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator.
GESTURE TECHNOLOGY
We love our mice, really we do. Sometimes, however, such as when we're sitting on the couch watching a DVD on a laptop, or when we're working across the room from an MP3-playing PC, it just isn't convenient to drag a hockey puck and click on what we want. Attempts to replace the venerable mouse--whether with voice recognition or brain-wave scanners--have invariably failed. But an alternative is emerging.
This pressure provides vendors in the Global Gesture Recognition Market with an opportunity to design and capitalize on “mobile-friendly” gesture recognition applications for smartphones. In anticipation of these developments, TechNavio posts a CAGR of 26.4% for the market.
The primary drivers for the expansion of gesture recognition technology in the smartphone market include:
- User-friendliness of Gesture Recognition-enabled Devices
- Gesture Recognition Allowing for Better Ergonomics
- Gesture Recognition Providing Better Safety in the Automotive Sector
Though touch screen interfaces are sometimes cited as a more viable substitution for gesture recognition technology, the latter offers the following advantages, amongst many others:
- Remote Controlling
A number of accidents are caused every year by individuals attempting to adjust their phone’s media features while driving. Integrating gesture recognition into smartphones will allow users to control certain smart phone functions with simple hand movements, barring the need for taking one’s eyes off the road. - Sign Language Interpretation
Gesture recognition will allow for the transcription of sign language into text, which could prove to be a monumental development for the users who are hearing or speech-impaired. - Immersive Game Technology
Games account for the majority of paid app downloads by adults and teens and adults. Gesture recognition technology allows users to interact within games using hand and body movements, making for a much more immersive experience.
GESTURE BASE EDUCATION
It was not all that long ago when classrooms were utterly devoid of modern technology. The most sophisticated devices that were supplied to teachers would be a cassette player -- still often in use -- the occasional projector, and even rarer still, a computer.
That is not to imply that educational establishments are not investing what they can in the next generation. Budgetary cuts, financial constraints, large class sizes and simple impracticality may all be reasons why more innovative tools and technology are not readily implemented across Western educational institutions.However, there is a shift towards technology-based classrooms. From Apple striking deals with collegesNaturally, not all schools are able to provide modern technology for their students. However, those that can and are willing to invest in such devices may be interested in the next leap predicted to take firm hold in education within two to three years -- gesture-based technology.