Technology is changing our world faster than ever before in history and successful careers are increasingly determined by how well people adapt to technological change. Here we look at five technology trends that everyone should have on their radar in 2019.

1. 5 Technology Trends That Will
Make Or Break
Many Careers In 2019

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Every year, many of my clients ask me about the key technology trends that I
believe will define the coming year. Here are my predictions of the tech trends
that have the potential to make or break careers and businesses in 2019.
While some of these may seem obvious – no one will be surprised to hear that
artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are likely to remain hot topics –
the disruptive nature of tech means it’s likely we will get a few surprises.
5 Technology Trends That Will
Make Or Break Many Careers In 2019

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The year 2018 will be remembered as the year that artificial intelligence (AI) hit
the mainstream, but in 2019 and beyond it's going to be absolutely everywhere.
This is because hardware and software developers have passed the trial period –
experimenting to see where AI fits, and where it can deliver the biggest
improvements in customer experience and productivity improvements.
In many cases we won’t even know it’s there – as machine learning services work
quietly in their clouds, managing everything from power networks to
distribution logistics and financial transactions.
Artificial Intelligence Everywhere

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In other cases, it will be highly visible – as our smartphones, home assistants,
kitchen gadgets and cars put increasingly sophisticated tools at our fingertips.
The AI we interact with day-to-day – whether it is Google search engines, Netflix
recommendation engines or assistants like Alexa or Siri – will become
increasingly ubiquitous as well as useful, as breakthroughs in deep learning and
reinforcement learning lead to more capable and reliable services.
Artificial Intelligence Everywhere

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Rapid Changes In Healthcare Delivery
Undoubtedly one of the most crucial and worthy applications of technology –
expect machines to be credited with saving more lives in 2019.
With much of the world facing a shortage of trained medical professionals, and
even rich nations feeling the bite due to economic pressures, technology is
often hailed as a potential saviour.
From AI systems capable of detecting cancer or heart attacks to the rollout of
telemedicine allowing patients to be treated in their homes, perhaps no industry
is pinning its hopes for the future so firmly on tech as healthcare is.

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This year could be the year that their impact on patient outcomes and quality-
of-life comes to the attention of the mainstream. With projects moving out of
pilot phases and beginning to go into operational deployment, we will see
technology costs coming down and more providers such as hospitals and clinics
being able to cover the up-front cost.
At the same time, a growing awareness of personal data issues – particularly in
developing countries where they have so far not been given much thought at all
– will lead to growing concern over what is happening with all of the data that is
being generated by these 21st-century solutions.
Rapid Changes In Healthcare Delivery

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There will also be voices cautioning that when ill people are being examined
remotely and diagnosed by machines, the “personal touch” which has long been
an essential skill for doctors and nurses will be lost, and the long-term
implications of this are far from certain.
Rapid Changes In Healthcare Delivery

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One "hot topic" on a lot of last years' lists (including mine) was blockchain. This
year, it is somewhat conspicuous by its absence.
A lot of this may be down to the slump in the price of cryptocurrency Bitcoin –
still blockchain’s most public-facing application. However, reports that many
private commercial or industrial blockchain initiatives are still failing to
demonstrate much real-world value are also a factor.
Does this mean that blockchain is dead? I think it’s far too early to make that
call. The fundamental principle of a distributed ledger, secured by encryption,
providing an immutable record of transactional activity, still holds a tremendous
amount of potential value.
You Won’t Hear As Much About
Blockchain – But It’s Far From Dead

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Organizations may be struggling to see their way to building the most
successful implementations, and in 2019 we may well see the folding of any
number of previously highly-publicized attempts.
But innovation is still going on behind the scenes, and it is probable that less
publicized but well thought-out initiatives may start to generate value. A rise in
the value of Bitcoin (which has crashed just as spectacularly as it did this year in
the past, before rising to ever-greater heights) would reinvigorate interest in the
underlying tech, too -for better or worse.
You Won’t Hear As Much About
Blockchain – But It’s Far From Dead

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Residents of cities where investment has been made in environmental, utility
management and transport infrastructure tech will start to see real benefits in
their daily lives during 2019.
All of these infrastructure initiatives require one thing – beyond even money or
innovation – to deliver real results, and that’s real data, gathered from real-world
applications.
With many of these projects around the world beginning to mature, the volume
of data will reach a critical mass meaning the impact on our lives – from cleaner
air to cheaper energy and more efficient public services, can start to take effect.
Smart Cities Will Become Smarter

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Those that aren’t generating value by this point will be abandoned – in line with
the “fail fast” ethos that drives tech development today.
On the other hand, where pilots and trials in global showcase smart cities have
been demonstrated beyond doubt, we can expect those initiatives to be
adopted elsewhere quickly.
Smart Cities Will Become Smarter

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According to research from Deloitte, the market for eSports – video games
played as a spectator sport – will expand by 35% in the next year.
The growth in the number of people wanting to watch professional video game
players, particularly although not exclusively among the younger demographic,
has already swept through Asian countries. Experts predict 2019 could be the
year it hits the big time in the US, too.
Franchise rights, advertising, and broadcast agreements will drive spending as
audiences get hooked on newly formed leagues, tapping into the fanbase for
successful video game series such as Fifa, NBA, Fortnite, and Overwatch.
Global eSports Revenues Hit $1 Billion

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eSports have grown in popularity due to their existence at the convergence of
several trends -notably changes in our leisure habits, with younger people
watching less television and playing more games. And a move towards building
online, social communities where fans interact and converse.
The elevation of professional game players to the level of professional athletes
and sportspeople is a developing trend which is also likely to continue, with big
money on offer for those who prove they can attract audiences to this
entertainment.
Global eSports Revenues Hit $1 Billion

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Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
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© 2018 Bernard Marr, Bernard Marr & Co. All rights reserved
Bernard Marr is an internationally best-selling author, popular keynote speaker, futurist, and a
strategic business & technology advisor to governments and companies. He helps
organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and
understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data,
blockchains, and the Internet of Things.
LinkedIn has ranked Bernard as one of the world’s top 5 business influencers. He is a frequent
contributor to the World Economic Forum and writes a regular column for Forbes. Every day
Bernard actively engages his 1.5 million social media followers and shares content that
reaches millions of readers.
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Website

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