New technologies evolve, technologies that help meet global challenges and those that will make life easier for years to come. Keeping track of technologies to learn in the future will help a lot in shaping your career. Let’s get started and take a look at the best technologies of the future.
AR & VR
Augmented reality(AR) blends real-world elements with virtual ones whereas Virtual reality(VR)Â creates a fully virtual environment. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have exciting potential in the future of gaming, marketing, e-commerce, education, and many other fields. Both technologies are known for their enriched experience that brings together a virtual world and the real one with enhanced, 3-D visuals.
The top companies frequently working on AR and VR are Samsung, Microsoft, Apple, and Qualcomm. Some of the must-have skills for AR and VR are 3D modeling, Computer Vision, Software Development, and Programming.
As of a 2019 report, it is forecast that over 23 million jobs will be enhanced by virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies globally by 2030, an increase from the 800 thousand jobs that were enhanced by VR and AR in 2019.
Big Data and Analytics
Big data solutions and services store and analyze structured and unstructured data from IT operations and turn it into relevant information and insights. Numerous companies are implementing big data solutions and services to evaluate their internal processes and enhance operations. Big data implementation assists companies to strike the right balance between operational cost, speed, flexibility, and quality.
The companies using big data and analytics to run their businesses are Netflix, American Express, Amazon, and Google. Some of the skills and technologies required to master big data and analytics are Hadoop, SQL, Spark, and Python.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees strong growth for data science jobs skills in its prediction that the data science field will grow about 28% through 2026.
Robotics
Robotics is the discipline of creating robots. It is a multidisciplinary field where computer science, engineering, and technology meet. Those who work in robotics focus on the design, construction, operation, and use of robots in several different contexts. Robots can be used across the entire production cycle in processes such as assembly, dispensing, milling, inspection, packaging, and palletizing.
Some of the companies actively working in the field of robotics are Boston Dynamics and Universal Robots. Some of the core robotic skills you need to possess are Python, Matlab, Problem-Solving, Mathematics, and Machine Learning.
The job outlook for robotics engineers is positive. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028 for robotics engineering. This evolution is about as fast as the average for all occupations.
5G Networks
5G stands for the fifth generation of mobile communication technology. With each generation’s new technology and standards, there have been improvements in transmission speed and network capacity. 5G plays a major role in Healthcare, Broadcast, and IoT.
A few of the key participants in the 5G infrastructure industry are Samsung, HUAWEI, Ericsson, CISCO, and NOKIA networks to name a few. Some of the core concepts to understand 5G networks are Network functional virtualization, Radio Frequency and Fundamentals, Network Protocols, and Edge Computing. Understanding programming languages like Python, JavaScript, and R too is beneficial.
According to the GSM association by 2025 5G networks are estimated to have more than a 1.7billion subscribers across the globe.
Blockchain
Blockchain is one of the contemporary technologies with a bright future. Currently, blockchain is revolutionizing almost every sector, banking, healthcare, and politics are a few industries that may profit from establishing a decentralized digital ledger that monitors and saves data in several locations making forgeries difficult.
Companies that use blockchain are HSBC, Barclays, Walmart, Pfizer to name a few. Blockchain developers need to know concepts like cryptography, data structures, and computer networking.
Cyber Security
Several organizations have fallen prey to cyber-attacks including big names like Facebook, Netflix, Linkedin, and Yahoo. Malicious hackers trying to illegally gain access to data won’t give up anytime soon and will continue to find ways to overcome even the most stringent security measures. It is also in part because new technologies are adapted to improve safety. As long as we have hackers, cybersecurity will remain a trending technology as it will constantly evolve to defend against these hackers.
A few of the best cyber security companies are CISCO, Microsoft, McAfee, and IBM. To work in the field of cyber security skills like knowledge of operating systems, networking, virtualization in programming are beneficial.
The employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 16,300 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
Cloud Services
There is a lot more to the cloud than just a robust storage solution. Businesses today are looking for innovative ways to grow and achieve their business goals. With the help of cloud computing, this business will continue to grow in the future. Cloud computing is powerful and expansive and will continue to grow in the future and provide many benefits. Cloud computing touches many aspects of modern life and the need for cloud professionals is great.
Few companies that have moved to the cloud are Pinterest, Netflix, Instagram, and Target. For a successful career in cloud computing, you need to know about databases, programming, networking, and APIs.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence is drastically important to our future because AI forms the very foundation of computer learning. Through AI, computers have the ability to harness massive amounts of data and use their learned intelligence to make optimal decisions and discoveries in fractions of the time that it would take humans. Artificial intelligence is becoming responsible for everything from medical breakthroughs in cancer research to cutting-edge climate change research.
Some of the top companies working on AI are Google, Tesla, IBM, and Facebook. Some of the skills you need to possess to become an expert in artificial intelligence are Python programming, Mathematics, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. With such knowledge, the salary of workers in this role is very satisfying.
As per Market and Market, the global artificial intelligence market will grow from $58.3 billion in 2021 to $309.6 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 39.7%. With so much advancement in artificial intelligence and companies spending billions of dollars, there’s absolutely no doubt that AI is the future.
