Technology Vision 2018
Five technology trends shaping the future of business
Technology is embedded in everything we do, improving the ways we live, work, and experience the world. But there’s a larger transformation at play–a shift beyond digital into an era where tech is built into every single interaction. Accenture’s 2018 Tech Vision digs into the IT trends that are rapidly reshaping not just daily life, but society as a whole, and allowing businesses in every industry to reimagine what’s possible.
Disruption courtesy of emerging technologies is nothing new, in fact, we predicted it. But this latest transformation is unique. For the first time, the change is a two-way street. People aren’t just using products and services, but feeding information and access back to them. To deliver integrated innovation, companies need a profound level of insight into people’s lives. For intelligent enterprise, this level of connection—and this degree of trust—require a new type of relationship. It’s not just business. It’s personal. And it’s how leaders will redefine their company based on the company they keep.
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These five technology trends are transforming society and creating the foundation for future enterprise growth.
By “raising” AI responsibly, businesses will create a collaborative, powerful new member of the workforce.
Immersive experiences are changing how we connect with people, information, and experiences.
Businesses must adapt existing capabilities to combat a new kind of vulnerability: inaccurate, manipulated, and biased data that leads to corrupted business insights.
To fully power the external technology-based partnerships they depend on for growth, companies must first move on from internal legacy systems and re-architect themselves.
Enabling intelligence for the next generation of technology demands an overhaul of existing infrastructures.
The five IT trends in this year’s report reflect the transformed relationships businesses have with people, and how the innovations in our 2018 Technology Vision are changing the world and creating revolutionary growth across industries.
Get the executive summary, all five trends, and the bigger picture. Find out how this year’s report fits within our current three-year set of technology trends. Dig in to the full Tech Vision, from start to finish.
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A quick overview of this year’s main theme.
Technology is changing society. But the unprecedented access and influence businesses enjoy today come with a new set of responsibilities.
Expectations are growing–from customers, employees, business partners, governments, and more. Transformation is the key to meeting these expectations, and leaders are redefining their companies based on the company they keep.
Every year, our Tech Vision team partners with Accenture Research to pinpoint the emerging technology developments that will have the greatest impact on companies, government agencies, and other organisations over the next three years. These trends have significant impact across industries, and are actionable for businesses today.
business and IT executives were surveyed, across 9 roles and 18 different industries.
countries were included in this year's survey to understand the global impact of technology and identify priority technology investments over the next few years.
By “raising” AI responsibly, businesses will create a collaborative, powerful new member of the workforce.