Existing technologies have been advancing at a rapid pace over the last few years. Most of these have been driven by the democratisation of new-age technologies, such as cloud computing, which offers companies access to new disruptive techniques. With the world entering the fourth industrial revolution, the development of disruptive technology is further increasing, since business enterprises need to transform their operations to become more efficient and competitive in the current marketplace. 

It is imperative that business enterprises implement the use of disruptive technologies strategically, and to do so, they must be aware of the latest trends. What follows in this article are the top disruptive technology trends of the year 2020. 

Edge Computing

Edge computing has been on the rise in recent times. It has changed how a user handles data, and how it is processed and delivered to millions of devices across the globe. Edge computing can be termed as the amalgamation of computation and data storage, which are kept near the source of data or devices to reduce the latency and usage of bandwidth. Since IoT devices have shown unprecedented growth over time, edge computing was introduced since IoT devices are connected to the internet through which it shares vast amount of data to the cloud and receives them back as well. Since the world now is mostly dependent on IoT devices which generate massive data, edge computation is the only option to support all those devices. 

Human Augmentation

Higher productivity in less time is one of the mantras the world follows these days, and so human augmentation has become a reality. A technology to enhance human abilities and productivity through physical augmentation, such as usage of prosthetic limbs with RFID tags. Developed to improve the sensing, active and cognitive abilities of human beings, the results are mostly derived through the usage of fusion and fission of information, artificial intelligence and actuation technologies. Among many components, wearable technology can be considered as the most important one for sanctioning human augmentation to achieve seamless integration with the digital and physical world.

Hyperautomation

In simple words, hyperautomation can be defined as the automation of technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning to help automate various operations performed by humans, which not only increases productivity but also allows them to focus on more critical activities. Automation is not just limited to automating minor, repetitive or complicated tasks, but also involves the functioning of multiple tools at the same time to complete a task. For example, RPA, business management software and artificial intelligence can be used collectively to reach a certain goal. What makes hyperautomation a trend for the year is its ability to loop human beings into the procedure. 

Democratisation Of Technology

The democratisation of technology can be defined as the effortless access to technical space for everyone, irrespective of their place or profession. In earlier times, no organisation could replicate the work of other organisations, since patents dominated the technology industry. However, new-age technology and amplified user experience have allowed everyone to access and use the products and services of different technology companies. Furthermore, reverse engineering has played a significant role in bringing this change and a new approach. In the years to come, four critical aspects of democratisation of technology are likely to undergo a massive transformation, and they are application development, knowledge, design, and data and analytics.

Automation

When it comes to technological advancements, automation has emerged as a trending landscape. From drones to cars, autonomous things perform a task – with the use of AI – that is usually complemented by human beings. Self-driving cars, which are already here, are assumed to be the first mass deployment of this disruptive technology. In the future, automation will be a part of everyday life – from homes to defence systems on the border.

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