The pace of change within the technology industry can be overwhelming, with new products and technologies being brought to market with increasing frequency. Every year, we’re bombarded with lists detailing the technology trends we need to look out for and while some of them will go on to make a real impact, others are often little more than a fad.
Unfortunately, the hype that often accompanies these supposed innovations is often significant and, when coupled with the need for companies to be more technologically-savvy than their peers, some organisations become so intent on being an early adopter, they don’t stop to think about the business-need.
While organisations should certainly exercise some caution before investing half their yearly IT budget on something shiny that will bring no additional business value, it also doesn’t pay to dismiss every new technology. Digital transformation is an ongoing journey and unless you’re prepared to make some strategic investments along the way, you could find yourself trailing behind your competitors faster than you’d expect.
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