Impressive technology market
Deloitte has prepared a global report “Forecast of the development of technology, media and telecommunications industries in 2019”. Striking facts about what technology will continue to influence the business - in the material. Think about whether you can use any of this?
Smart Speakers
$7 billion - such a global turnover in 2019 achieved sales of “smart” speakers with voice assistant - gadgets that not only turn on and play music, but also help to order products from online stores, call a taxi, book a hotel, manage a “smart” house etc. According to Deloitte, the boom of "smart" speakers will primarily be facilitated by expansion into non-English speaking countries. In mid-2018, China and the United States were the leaders in the penetration of smart speakers.
5G technology
More than 1 million units - as many 5G smartphones will be sold in 2019. And in 2020, their number will increase to 15-20 million and will be about 1% of all smartphone sales. Deloitte expects that approximately 20 mobile phone makers will soon release 5G gadgets. Mobile operators have long been actively testing networks and investing in 5G development. Deloitte predicts that in 201 25 wireless carriers will launch 5G service. Technology is expected to increase throughput by a factor of a hundred when compared to 4G.
3D printing industry
$2.7 billion - such a sales volume in 2019 "threatens" the 3D printing industry and related materials and services. Next year it could reach $ 3 billion. The list of materials available for use on 3D printers has more than doubled over the past five years, which (along with other improvements) has helped restore the industry’s potential, the study notes. In 2019, later technology will become widely available — metal inkjet printing, which can halve the time required to manufacture each piece.
Artificial Intelligence
70% - so many companies in 2019 will be able to use artificial intelligence through cloud-based corporate applications. Deloitte predicts that this year the companies will increase the use of cloud software and services implemented on the basis of AI. According to analysts Deloitte, the problem with AI is that today many companies do not have enough experience and resources to fully use it. Machine learning requires teams of experts in artificial intelligence, access to large data sets, as well as specialized infrastructure and computing power.
Quantum computers
$50 billion - such a turnover will reach the future market of quantum computers after 2030, according to Deloitte. The first commercial general-purpose devices will appear no earlier than this period. And the 2020s will be the time of development in the field of quantum computing. “Quantum computers will provide one of the greatest opportunities for revenue growth through the use of new technologies over the next 10 years. However, they are unlikely to replace classic computers, ”say the researchers. It is expected that in 2019 the market of classical computing devices (from consumer smartphones to corporate supercomputers) will exceed $1 trillion.
