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    Trend 1 - Cloud Technology

    One of the major shifts, particularly in enterprise, is the movement toward ‘cloud technology’.  It is ‘trending’ as a necessary part of business.  But the term itself, has much hype and perhaps misunderstanding associated with it.  Many organizations recognize cloud technology as something perplexing.   "Most devices carry sensitive company data, giving clear indication how much employees engage with their work ‘on the go’."    

    Whether it’s an entire CRM or HRM solution, enterprises today have immense potential of automating nearly all daily operations thanks to highly sophisticated, yet easy to use applications. These are offered by cloud service providers. The result is increased employee productivity, streamlining of processes and data management from one protected, secure and safe location.

    The Cloud Tomorrow

    The cloud industry is expanding and has been ‘clocked’ at more than 22% CAGR.  By 2018, it will be a $127b industry. The giants in this space like Google, AWS and Microsoft have cemented their position as organization-wide solution providers. Consequently, new entrants are sticking to niche markets, often providing private cloud solutions, which provide greater control over security.

    The Impact of Mobility

    Smart devices in the world today have exceeded 3.6 billion. An average employee handles up to three separate devices at work.  Over half of the connected devices in corporate networks are mobile. Most devices carry sensitive company data, giving clear indication how much employees engage with their work ‘on the go’. This behavior is a direct seed of cloud computing’s capability, surpassing barriers of traditional hardware and providing accessibility of data on any type of device.

    This trend will continue as more companies move from a 9am to 5pm working day, to one where employees pick their own hours and choose their own working environment.

    There is a significant shift from web-based activity to mobile app usage, particularly in consumer and retail markets. This will be a strategic initiative for companies to achieve competitive advantage and operate effectively in the 21st century.

    BYOD – The Bane of All Enterprises

    Another emerging trend is the preference for working on personal devices. It started with checking emails on vacation and expanded to accessing and sharing company data from remote locations. It is a challenge for companies where they must decide between security of company data and productivity and freedom of employees.

    Many companies realize this opportunity, as research suggests that 90% of all US based companies will employ an elaborate BYOD strategy by 2017.  If done right, it’s an excellent cost saving policy where the company is released from buying new equipment and reimburses employees for the cost for work-related mobile data usage.

    Internet of Things (IoT) – Are We Prepared For a Talking Refrigerator?

    A relatively new trend is the internet of things (IoT).  This is a future where the device would “know” you. Imagine you enter a room and your TV turns on to your favourite channel, lighting regulates to your preferred setting and the A/C control adjusts and regulates temperature accordingly.

    It’s an exciting future to look forward to, but we are still a way off in determining how it affects human life on a business or macro level. Today, one of the fundamental arguments in ‘IoT enabled’ devices is the lack of adherence to a single operating system.  This impedes ability to communicate with each other and realizing the true potential of IoT.

    Balancing Security and Productivity

    As BYOD, demand for mobility and data protection becomes a priority when companies consider a move to the cloud, privacy and security remains a key consideration.  Research suggests87% of Companies  State that cloud Security and privacy are their biggest concerns.

    A growing trend in cloud security is adopting the relatively new phenomenon, ‘Security-as-a-Service’ solution.  The breadth of solutions is expanding as companies turn to cloud or managed services. 

    Alternatively ‘hybrid clouds’ are trending, where a combination of private and public cloud is adopted.

    It will be interesting to see how the realm of security in enterprises shifts when smart wearable items become commonplace and the IoT really takes off.

    Conclusion

    Adopting cloud technology (either fully or on a hybrid basis) is a fait-accompli.  Businesses today are becoming more ‘virtual’ - connecting anywhere, anytime.  Therefore, there is huge upside in establishing a mobility strategy in particularly with the rise in the ‘remote worker’ and with the desire to automate processes.  Companies will have little choice but to adopt a BYOD policy with the variety and usage of devices and continually embrace current security trends.

    With businesses today focused on productivity, cost management and balancing flexibility for employees, it seems that thoughtful consideration of the above mentioned trends will support their endeavor.

    Organizations must shift from ‘old style’ paradigms and embrace technology to operate as a 21st Century, modern organization.  By transforming and adopting technology, companies will develop a solid platform for modern management techniques, enhance employee engagement and achieve greater enterprise productivity.

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