Top Technology Predictions 2018

The now, near and next of the global technology sector in 2018.

December 14, 2017

For the 11th consecutive year, as technology continues to disrupt industries around the world, GP Bullhound’s Technology Predictions report analyses the sectors and innovations that will transform the digital economy, and predicts the top 10 trends that we believe will define tech in the new year.

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Sector

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Global

Per Roman Managing Partner, and Alec Dafferner, Partner, commented: “The technology industry is a beacon of optimism, innovation, and change. While wider economic and political uncertainties persist, this research demonstrates the vast potential of digital technologies to deliver long-term growth and impact, and we believe the ambition and vision of entrepreneurs will underpin a vibrant digital economy in 2018.”

GP Bullhound’s Top Technology Predictions for 2018 include:

1. Tech giants face political scrutiny
2. Consumer cyber security becomes number one issue
3. Mobile usage will exceed TV in China
4. Language recognition and translation becomes everyday
5. The death of email
6. International labour arbitrage flourishes
7. Organic expansion and consolidation of software sector
8. Industry 4.0 – Digital transformation and manufacturing
9. The rise of Blockchain and ICOs
10. Augmented reality breaks through