The IT sector is changing rapidly and IT professionals hence have to be fast in adapting to this constantly evolving industry.
Recent years have seen the introduction of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, high-speed networking, IoT, agile methodology, and no-code development.
This has led to a major change in IT job roles and responsibilities, and those working in this field have to upgrade their skills at a fast pace to be able to stand competition.
Here's a quick look at some of the innovations in technology that have changed the face of IT industry.
High networking speed is one of the most important innovations in the IT sector. The 5th generation of wireless technology provides better and faster network access to users.
5G
Due to this, individuals and businesses can work with greater efficiency.
AI is intelligence of machines, used to solve complex problems, improve productivity, process optimization and automation.
Artificial Intelligence
It finds applications in almost every industry from manufacturing and healthcare to finances and research.
In IT sector, AI and machine learning reduce human intervention or improve the performance. For example, AI can be used to create a robust data security. AI can help developers write better code and aid them in fixing bugs
With this technology, real-world experiences can be enhanced by overlaying sensory information through computer generated inputs.
Augmented Reality
The interactive experience given by AR has led to its extensive use in marketing, in design and repair of complex systems and in education, as it helps with better visualization.
Agile methodology means self-organizing, cross-functional teams collaborate on requirements and solutions during software development.
Agile Methodology
Development and testing teams work concurrently and development happens in an iterative way. Agile development helps teams provide more value and work faster, thus improving customer experience.
It is a list of records (or blocks), which is decentralized, shared and used to record transactions in a peer-to-peer network.
Blockchain
Blockchain technology finds applications in cryptocurrencies, smart contracts (contracts executed without human intervention), financial sector, health care and supply chain.
Blockchain technology makes data in a distributed system more secure, transactions more transparent, and processes more streamlined.
IoT consists of web-enabled smart devices that use embedded systems to work on collected data. These devices connect to an IoT gateway where data may be sent to cloud for analysis.
Internet of Things
They communicate with one another and process information mostly without human intervention.
IoT is used across a wide spectrum of industries. This technology enables information access from anywhere, anytime, on any device.
It leads to better communication speeds and aids automation, thus letting businesses provide better customer experience.
Cloud computing means storing data on a remote database and retrieving it when needed. As data is stored remotely, it helps businesses save on IT-infrastructure cost.
Cloud Computing
Cloud computing lets businesses scale up or down as per requirement. Users pay only for resources they use. Data can be accessed from and uploaded to different cloud platforms, and from anywhere using any device.
Edge computing refers to getting storage and processing of data near the location where it is required. Getting data operations near the source helps reduce response time and save bandwidth.
Edge Computing
The aim of fog computing is to get intelligence and processing of data nearer to where the data is created, to increase efficiency.
Fog Computing
They are digital replica of a device or system, which can be used to run simulations before actual device is built or deployed.
Digital Twins
Through the working of a digital twin, the performance and potential problems of a system can be analyzed and refined accordingly.
A no-code development platform allows one to create application software using a graphical user interface, through methods like drag and drop.
No Code
No-code means a user does not require to have prior coding knowledge, thus enabling businesses to develop software with ease.
The AMP Open Source Project has developed an open source HTML framework known as Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). It was created by Google.
AMP
The aim of AMP is to increase loading speeds of web pages, thus enhancing the experience of mobile web browsing.
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According to Google, AMP pages load in less than a second and consume 10 times lesser data than equivalent non-AMP pages.
They are fast-loading and visually engaging like social media Stories yet search engine-friendly like other web pages. This means they combine user engagement of social media with the reach of open web.
Web Stories
Powered by Google's AMP technology, Web Stories are a futuristic content format, soon to rule the Internet. They feature in a dedicated section on Google's 1st page.
A Progressive Web App is a website as well as mobile app. It can be installed on a device and accessed offline. PWAs combine flexibility and reach of web wiUX of a native mobile app.