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With November wrapping up, it’s important to reflect on 2021, a groundbreaking year in which we’ve seen many shifts in the ways people work, live, travel, and shop. As the effects of the pandemic continue to ripple, 2022 looks to be another year where we can expect big changes. Some of those changes are advances and shifts that were happening before 2020, and some are surging directly as a result of it; here are five technology trends you can expect to see more of in the new year.  

AI Continues to Grow

  AI is synonymous with advancements in technology. From IoT to improving the visual fidelity of video games, machine learning and smart tech is transforming our world. 2022 will be no different, as companies continue to innovate and introduce new AI technologies.   Machine learning is typically done via the cloud, pulling in massive amounts of data and teaching systems how to respond and adapt. With AIoT, we’ll see AI in local systems, learning from smaller data sets, and helping us to make business decisions, personal life choices, and more.  

Tech Becomes More Sustainable

  The world of technology is growing greener. Electric vehicles are growing rapidly and bans on ICE vehicles are coming into force in Europe by 2030. The cost of renewable energy is falling while installations rise. As the world moves towards carbon neutrality and a healthier world, the commercial sector will continue to play its part.   Large tech companies such as Apple are already carbon neutral, and companies like Adobe aiming to reach 100% renewable energy. Being green and focusing on sustainability is important to consumers globally, and with the drop in pollution and global warming as a result of the pandemic, more consumers than ever are making conscious choices to reduce their impact.   Businesses will follow this trend, adopting greener policies and making efforts to reduce their own carbon footprint.  

We Interact With Computers More Naturally

  Technologies like virtual reality have come on quickly, to the point where companies are now using VR and AR to teach staff, and video games are reaching new levels of interactivity and realism. As technologies like hand and eye tracking become more ubiquitous, we’ll discover new and more natural ways to interact with our computers.   Gesture-based navigation and similar input methods can already be found in modern vehicles, and companies like Tobii enable users to control their PC with their eyes. A lot of this development can be attributed to the rising interest in VR, and it’s likely we’ll see continued rapid progress throughout 2022 and beyond.  

More Creators, Thanks to No-Code & Other Initiatives

  Creating has become more accessible to all, thanks to platforms like Twitch, YouTube, and a variety of applications like Da Vinci, Blender, and more. Another area of technology is growing quickly that will enable even more people to create, and that’s the no or low-code initiatives.   Developers are one of the most sought-after workers globally today, but with various no or low-code efforts taking place, more and more of us are able to create websites or develop apps without being able to read or write a single line of code.   In 2022, this trend will continue to expand, offering up new ways to create and new levels of accessibility to those without in-depth coding knowledge.  

Companies Target Home Workers

  2022 will continue 2021’s trend of a growing shift towards working away from the office. As we see more and more professionals make the choice to work from home, companies marketing technology, software, and similar will need to change what they offer, and how they offer it.   While many companies will prefer to remain as they were - with teams in the office together - many companies will not, and teams will be distributed geographically. Features like easy management and security will be paramount, and those working remotely will require more personal knowledge in technology to support an independent way of working.   Many tech companies have already shifted their approach to include the growing remote work segment, and 2022 will see more companies do the same.   With 2022 quickly approaching, speak to ASUS Business to see how we can help ensure your business is ready for change.