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In 2018, the world witnessed the continued development of technologies like artificial intelligence and virtual reality. As these tools become more accessible and widely used among both businesses and consumers, many tech industry experts are speculating about what the next “big thing” will be.

A Juniper Research report recently affirmed that 57 per cent of large corporations are either actively considering, or are in the process of, deploying blockchain technology. In fact, 90 per cent of major North American and European banks are exploring blockchain solutions. The problem is 94 per cent of Fortune 500 executives with plans to implement blockchain technology also reported that they’re going to have problems locating the talent needed to make their plans a reality.

Software as a service (SaaS) is one of the largest segments of the cloud market, with revenues expected to grow 22.2 percent and reach 45 percent of total application software spending by 2021. The industry as a whole is expected to reach $76 billion per year.

Coding requires steady focus and concentration. Not only is each individual keystroke important, but often the project can be running on a tight budget or with a looming deadline. Even small mistakes can set back launch dates.

Mobile apps are everywhere, and many big brands already depend on them to enhance the customer experience. Thanks to low-code app development platforms, it’s easier than ever for any company to join the app marketplace.

In today’s rapidly evolving technology industry, there’s greater demand than ever for specialized skills and industry experience. But not every company is looking for the same abilities; some want specific technical expertise, while others are seeking soft skills that complement their tech department’s work.

The IoT and AI markets are both booming, which means companies around the globe are looking for ways to capitalize on these technology trends. Accenture forecasted the IoT industry could add $14.2 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Intel said there will be 200 billion connected objects by 2020, which translates to 26 connected objects per human being on earth.

Learning what your company can and cannot do is probably one of the most crucial insights you can achieve. Where are your resources, time and effort being wasted? Which parts of your product should you create yourself, and which should you delegate to someone that can make them better, faster or cheaper? The digital age has revolutionized serialization. In this modular world, the possibilities are endless.

Software as a service (SaaS) is one of the largest segments of the cloud market, with revenues expected to grow 22.2 percent and reach 45 percent of total application software spending by 2021. The industry as a whole is expected to reach $76 billion per year.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we work together and the workplace environment as a whole. The adoption rate of AI technology by businesses is skyrocketing as its use cases to improve processes and get ahead of competitors continue to unfold. But as we move into the age of AI and machine learning, there are significant concerns that AI technology could replace – or even eliminate – many of the jobs that exist today.

I’ve spent my life traveling in and out of my native Argentina. I have worked in Silicon Valley, in Australia and across major cities in Latin America. Throughout these years, I’ve managed multiple diverse teams from all these nationalities, providing software development for leading companies such as Google, HP, Netgear, ViacomCBS, IBM and more, and it’s been fascinating to watch the drastic technology boom in Latam. Part of it is due to the vast economic growth in the early 2010s, led by Brazil, Chile and Argentina, and part of it is a mystery.

The integration of voice into IoT devices creates a new user experience that many consumers enjoy. As of this year, 20% of U.S. adults have smart speakers, which translates to roughly 47.3 million people. The report also notes that adoption is expected to grow by 50% in 2018 alone.