The ever-changing technology curve with web and data-centric world it is essential for business and companies to understand the environment and how laws affect them and their employees.
In upcoming days, the new security challenges will definitely demand companies to supply optimal data security.
Moreover, in order to perform efficiently and effectively a company must have a multipronged strategy and resolution for technology in the digital age.
“The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.” – John F. Kennedy.
Here we are presenting 10 new technology trends and tips for the New Year which will help you to reform your company or business
- Adoption of cloud computing
Nowadays, companies are ever more outsourcing different aspects of their businesses to the cloud.
In general form, the cloud consists of services and software that can use through the internet instead of or in combination with your local network.
Furthermore, cloud environments are kept in vastly available, fully redundant and submissive third-party audited data centers and are built on enterprise hardware.
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Small and midsize businesses can easily move and adopt when transformation occurs, it brings new challenges; it also brings opportunity.
Apart from large companies, many small and medium companies can also get benefit from cloud because there are many budget-friendly cloud options for small and medium-sized businesses.
- Outsourcing of managed services
It is always good to have a third-party organization for auditing, compliant and demonstrates command of solid resources (strong ecosystem of partners, educated and certified staff alongside an array of appliances and tools) it will allow your IT and other teams to focus on your core business and more sufficiently protect your systems.
In 2018, it will hard to fight against cyber security. So, leveraging an outside source can assist your organization by tying it to a 24-hour/ 365-days-a-year operation center while leveraging applied intelligence.
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
IoT will impact every aspect of life. It is a system of devices that connect to one another and exchange data like cell phones, tablets, coffee pots, thermostats and refrigerators.
With ever increasing Indeed security risks and privacy need IoT “wild west” methods to protect their network and data.
- Integration of Security with development and operations life cycle
In coming years, security will become more firmly integrated with the development and operations life cycle.
In process of new products development and current products updating, security will turn into a significant part of the process before setting up any changes. The integration of security into the DevOps team will radically decrease possible cyber security vulnerabilities.
- Security awareness training, a “must do”
In recent times, investments in cyber security have amplified exponentially, and lots of organizations are discovering the aspect that the investment in the workforce and employees (weakest link) of the security equation is a necessity.
Now, Businesses have to to make sure that each employee is aware of the potential threats they could face. No matter, it’s a phishing email, sharing passwords or using an insecure network. Hackers are always on a track to hit the organization in different ways.
So, there is need to create a “security culture” within a business to train and aware the employees.
In order to make sure employees get a thorough understanding of threats, as well as the implications of a breach there should be hybrid programs which comprise CBT videos and interactive ramification of cyber security best practices pooled with social engineering and phishing exercises.
- Blockchain will transform virtually every industry.
Without a doubt, Bitcoin, which is now just one embodiment of Blockchain, has turned into a global force in international currencies and payment systems.
Blockchain is at its hub a digital ledger like spreadsheet that is distributed (i.e., can be accessed by industry participants) and stores a record in real time of transactions. It is strongly encrypted.
It is used to guarantee that transactions using an embodiment of Blockchain technology (like Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum) are kept in an environment that is extremely safe and sound therefore preserves the integrity of the data recorded in the ledger.
Moreover, one of the on the rise Blockchain platforms is Ethereum, which uses Blockchain to make “smart contracts” – self-executing agreements that can be used by parties for a multiple purposes.
However, businesses are encouraged to gain more knowledge about Blockchain and how it may impact your industry.
In ever evolving tech and digital era, it is pertinent to adapt the recent trends to run the business or company in well manners.
I’m sure all these trends will help you to transform your business or company to perform efficiently and effectively.