The Global Future of Work—The Future of Workplace Technology

Key Findings

Scope of Study—Trend, Economy, and Sector Coverage in the Future Place and Structure of Work

• Connectivity and Convergence Trends
• Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and Robotics Trends
• Cyber-security Trends
• Economy Types
• Economic Sectors

From Macro-to-micro

List of Definitions

List of Acronyms and Abbreviations

• Artificial Intelligence(AI)
• Connectivity and Convergence
• Industrial Internet of Things (Industrial IoT)
• Mega Trend

Key Findings

Edge and Fog Computing Will Begin Where the Cloud Ends

2025’s UC&C Will be Virtualized, Customized, and Heavily Integrated

Enhanced Telepresence and Video Conferencing Solutions Will Further Support Virtual Colocation Trends

Beyond Gaming, Virtual Reality’s (VR) Future is in the Workplace

• The Cloud
• The Edge and Fog
• Edge, Fog, and Cloud Computing Network, Global, 2015–2020

When Cameras Are On, Augmented Reality (AR) Will be a Predominant User Interface

Social Enterprise Freemiums Will Convert To Paid Subscriptions

• Telepresence and Video Conferencing Technology Overview, Global, 2015 and 2020

Work Wearables Will Improve Health, Wellness, Safety, and Productivity

Head-to-toe Wearables Will Thrive in 2025’s Enterprise Market

• Multiple Hardware Options
• Three Degrees of AR
• Limitless Applications

Organizations Will Turn Data into Actionable Forecasts

• Game changer in 2015
• Why Popularity is Growing

Three Reasons Why B2Bs Should Care about the FinTech Revolution

• Enterprise Wearables Real and Anticipated Benefits, US and UK, 2015

3D Printing Will Save Time and Resources, with 4D Tech to Come

Macro-to-micro—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions

• Prescriptive Data Analytics Model, Global, 2015–2025
• Case In Point: GATWICK AIRPORT

Key Findings

Key Advances in AI Will Drive Digital, Robotics, and Automation Trends

Digital Personal Assistants Will Take on Enterprise Complexity

Industrial IoT-enabled Autonomous Systems Will Change How Customers and Vendors Interact and the Skills Workers Will Need

The Future of Workplace Robots Depends on Guaranteeing Safety

Industrial and Service Robot Installments Will Show Strong Growth, Given Lower Costs and Greater Performance

Industrial Robots Will Continue Supporting Global Manufacturing Work

The Range of Professional Service Robot Applications Will be Vast

Ease of Use Will Be a Critical Determinant for Collaborative Robots

Macro-to-micro—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions

Key Findings

Mitigating Cyber Attacks Will Continue Rising in Enterprise Priority

Breach Cost and Public Scrutiny Will Add to Cybersecurity Concerns

Developing Trends Will Redirect Enterprise Security

Blockchain Will Transform Security for Every Industry

Organizations Will Embrace Innovation and Increase Spend

Threat Sharing—The Sum Will be Greater Than its Parts

Nations Will Both Protect the Workplace and Initiate Threats

Macro-to-micro—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions

Key Findings

Developed Economies Will Reap Greater Rewards from Connectivity

A Deeper Dive—Finland Stands at a Technology Crossroads

Developing Economies Must Increase Their Technological Readiness

A Deeper Dive—China’s Government is Subsidizing its Industrial IoT Development

Macro-to-micro—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions

Key Findings

Robots, Sensors, Biotech, and 3D Printing Will Ensure High Yields in

the Agricultural Workplace

IoT Technology Will Revolutionize the Industrial Sector

AI, Big Data, and AR Hold the Greatest Promise for the Services Sector

Macro-to-micro—Strategic Recommendations and Predictions

3 Big Predictions

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