ICT trends shaping the
future
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introduction
Table
5 IUC trends
of Contents
Summary
Introduction
ICT is modern infrastructure of digital computing.
ICT includes software, applications, and others that support
personal and corporate networks.
ICT is used for economic, social and interpersonal transactions
and interactions.
(Expert, 2020)
1
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence-key points
AI refers to the technology of presenting human intelligence through computer programs.
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Artificial Intelligence- Application in Enterprises
large business
Industrial facilities are integrating "cooperative robots" to
increase production.
Tesla is one of the most promising technology and automotive
companies. Its goal is to use AI and automation in almost all
aspects of its manufacturing, business and products.
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Small business
Small enterprises apply AI to various service scenarios, from
voice assistant to personalized customer experience.
(What Are Cobots? AI & Manufacturing: Industrial Automation
in Tesla’s Gigafactory, 2022) https://www.easemob.com/data/upload/ueditor/20200608/5edda90e3f25e.png
Artificial Intelligence- potentials and risks
Reasons for adopting trends 1 Risks
1. Improving efficiency and
1. High Costs of Creation
productivity
2. Effective decision-making 2. Unemployment
3. Reduction in Human Error
2
The Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT)-key points
The number of IoT devices in the world is
expected to increase from 9.7 billion in 2020 to
In 1999, the term Internet of Things (IoT) was defined a more than 29 billion in 2030.
network connecting people and objects around them.
A network of interconnected devices that can
communicate with each other to perform various
operations.
Higher efficiency, improved operation and higher
revenue
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The Internet of Things (IoT)-Application in Enterprises
large business
A self driving car refers to a driverless car
that uses the Internet of Things (IoT) and
artificial intelligence (AI) to run.
Tesla produces cars with software available
for Autopilot and Full Self-driving
capabilities. (ADAS).
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The Internet of Things (IoT)-Application in Enterprises
New single person Startup
A smart farm——By using IoT sensors to collect
environmental and machine indicators to make
informed decisions.
Agricultural drones
Cattle monitoring and management
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The Internet of Things (IoT)-potentials and risks
Reasons for adopting trends 2 Risks
1. Improving efficiency and profit 1. Data breach
2. Less energy and fuel consumption 2. Reduced mental and physical
3. The emergence of new business activity
models
(Zubovich, 2022) (Just a Moment. . ., n.d.)
3 Big data and
data analytics
Big data and data analytics-key points
Large, diverse sets of information that grow at
ever-increasing rates.
High volume, high velocity and high variety.
Big data analysis uses advanced analysis
technology to process very large and diverse big
data sets
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Big data and data analytics-Application in Enterprises
Small business
Speedee Transport is a small logistics
company in BC.
Develop Go-Speedee software to manage
process
time-to-time data monitoring
route optimization
supply chain management
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1400/0*JSUkNoGK_r5uYNz9.jpg
Big data and data analytics-potentials and risks
Reasons for adopting trends 2 Risks
1. Reduced Costs 1. Loss of customer information
2. Improve customer experience 2. Big data analysis talent shortage
3. Faster, better decision making
(Singh, 2022) (Big Data Analytics | IBM, n.d.)
4 3D printing
3D printing-key points
3D printing is the process of making 3D digital
models into physical objects.
The 3D printer works with computer software to
create 3D objects by depositing materials layer
by layer.
3D printing can help enterprise to make
prototypes or small batch manufacturing
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3D printing-Application in Enterprises
B2C product production(business to
consumer)
a small grocery store
create products to sell to consumers
Customized supplies are attractive to
customers because of their novelty
(Aebischer, 2022)
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3D printing-potentials and risks
Reasons for adopting trends 2 Risks
1. Flexible Design 1. Limited materials
2. Cost effectiveness 2. Copyright Issues
(Singh, 2022) (Big Data Analytics | IBM, n.d.)
5 VR and AR
VR and AR-key points
Virtual reality uses headset to put you in a virtual word.
augmented reality takes digital images and layers them on the real world around you through the
use smartphone.
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VR and AR-Application in Enterprises
A medium travel agent (AR and VR in
tourism)
stimulate booking by allowing consumers to
preview their experience through VR
AR allows travel agencies to immerse their
customers where they want to go.
GPS supporting AR can provide sightseeing
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VR and AR-potentials and risks
Reasons for adopting trends 5 Risks
1. Attractive user experience 1. Additional costs
2. Brand awareness and participation 2. Possibility of misleading customers
3. Multiply sales
(Singh, 2022) (Big Data Analytics | IBM, n.d.)
Summary
These five ICT trends have great potential for future development in
manufacturing, automobile, agriculture, tourism, e-commerce and other fields.
For enterprises, the progress of information and communication technology
has brought a lot of cost savings, opportunities and convenience. Customers
have more choices in shopping, communication and interaction.
However, ICT also brings problems and challenges to organizations, individuals
and the whole society.
The digitalization of data, high-speed Internet and intelligence also lead to
data security, interpersonal isolation and unemployment.
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