The tech industry is the gift that keeps on giving. Every year, wonderous new advancements are made, and we get one step closer towards utopia by bettering humanity and protecting the planet. With so much brilliant innovation happening all the time, it’s difficult to keep up with the news on technological advancements. So, in this article, we’re going to be breaking everything down for you, by looking at what exactly is next for the tech industry.

What cool machinery is currently in development? What computer software is coming that will make e-commerce easier for business owners than ever before? What gadgets are going to completely change the way we live? Read on to have a glimpse at what the future holds.

1.) Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has been around for a while now, in the form of automation and machine learning, but we’ve just seen the tip of the iceberg in terms of its potential. Every year, brilliant advancements are made, and 2020 is no exception. For example, companies are now developing new methods for digitally recreating the senses of taste and smell, producing new data modalities for machine learning.

Meanwhile, innovation continues to advance bionic limbs, allowing millions of people to regain full motor-function, and, eventually, to be able to feel sensation through their prosthetic. Now, entrepreneurs like Tej Kohli are investing millions into the industry, accelerating its development, and improving the lives of many across the globe.

2.) Cloud Computing

Cloud computing is the term used to describe when data centers are available to a wide range of users on the Internet. It helps people to save, store and share their work, so data files are less likely to be lost and others can view or edit the content themselves. This means companies can do without computer networks and operate remotely.

Though ‘the cloud’ has been around for a couple of years now, in 2020 we’ve seen some huge advancements. This includes hybrid cloud and multi-cloud solutions, which make use of private and public cloud networks, allowing companies to combine security, accessibility and cost-effectiveness all at the same time.

3.) Edge Computing

Edge computing is the processing of sensor data away from the centralized system and closer to individual sources of data. That definition is probably more than a little confusing for some, so let’s take a look at some examples where edge computing can be applied.

For starters, we have autonomous vehicles. If we want self-driving cars to replace humans, then they need to react quickly to road accidents. Edge computing will significantly reduce the delay in their response time because the sensor data doesn’t have to travel as far.

Soon, it will also be used for predictive maintenance when it comes to automated machines. Edge computing will be able to monitor machine health in real-time, saving businesses millions of pounds, as their manufacturing downtime will be significantly reduced.

These are the main advancements of the tech industry in 2020. We expect to see them become more widely integrated into society within the next few years.