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Innovations in the IT Industry

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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
The IT sector is changing rapidly and IT professionals hence have to be fast in adapting to this constantly evolving industry.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Recent years have seen the introduction of cloud computing, artificial intelligence, high-speed networking, IoT, agile methodology, and no-code development.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Here's a quick look at some of the innovations in technology that have changed the face of IT industry.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Due to this, individuals and businesses can work with greater efficiency.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
AI is intelligence of machines, used to solve complex problems, improve productivity, process optimization and automation.
Artificial Intelligence
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
It finds applications in almost every industry from manufacturing and healthcare to finances and research.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
With this technology, real-world experiences can be enhanced by overlaying sensory information through computer generated inputs.
Augmented Reality
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Agile methodology means self-organizing, cross-functional teams collaborate on requirements and solutions during software development.
Agile Methodology
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
It is a list of records (or blocks), which is decentralized, shared and used to record transactions in a peer-to-peer network.
Blockchain
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Blockchain technology finds applications in cryptocurrencies, smart contracts (contracts executed without human intervention), financial sector, health care and supply chain.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Blockchain technology makes data in a distributed system more secure, transactions more transparent, and processes more streamlined.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
They communicate with one another and process information mostly without human intervention.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
IoT is used across a wide spectrum of industries. This technology enables information access from anywhere, anytime, on any device.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
It leads to better communication speeds and aids automation, thus letting businesses provide better customer experience.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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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
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Through the working of a digital twin, the performance and potential problems of a system can be analyzed and refined accordingly.
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A no-code development platform allows one to create application software using a graphical user interface, through methods like drag and drop.
No Code
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
No-code means a user does not require to have prior coding knowledge, thus enabling businesses to develop software with ease.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
The AMP Open Source Project has developed an open source HTML framework known as Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). It was created by Google.
AMP
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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
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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.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
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.
PWA
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
A PWA is app-like, but being a website by nature, it is linkable and discoverable on the web. It is lightweight, does not have to be downloaded and you don't have to install updates as they are handled in the background.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Innovations like these have led to a great evolution in information technology. IT is a fast-growing technology market and is speedily changing the ways of life and work.

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Some solution providers have developed products and platforms that give individuals and businesses a hassle-free way to adopt the latest and the best in technology. Visual Stories is one of them.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Visual Stories gives you a no-code solution to get a PWA of Web Stories on your own website without affecting its existing structure. You can add a free visual content widget too, and enthrall your readers.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
To create content on the PWA, you get access to the Visual Story Builder, a WYSIWYG Story creation tool with a media library of music, images and videos that can be added to your Stories.
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Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017
Thus, Visual Stories has come up with a complete solution that lets users get their own PWA and create Web Stories, and effectively boost their online presence.
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