2023’s Top Tech Trends Revealed

Highlander’s Steve Brown, the Sheffield-based IT company’s managing director with more than 20 years of experience in the sector, talks us through trends in tech for the new year.

Coming out at the top, with little surprise, are Cyber Security, The Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, and general ‘Digital Transformation’ which you can read more about below. Most experts are also expecting an increase in spend on IT by organisations in 2023. This could be due to our increasing reliance on digital solutions, particularly now hybrid working is the norm and many of us use online platforms to communicate and access information from outside the office.

Cyber Security – how individuals and organisations reduce the risk of cyber attacks – is of course hugely important for businesses already and continues to be a hot topic in 2023. From personal devices to online services, we all need to protect our sensitive data from theft or damage by investing in the right cyber security. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of connected sensors and infrastructure that can collect data on everything from household heating to traffic jams on city streets, like your smart thermostat that tracks energy consumption, or a smartwatch with its sophisticated sensors for monitoring various health indicators.

Artificial Intelligence is no longer the preserve of sci-fi movies, with accessible options beginning to crop up in our workplaces. Current projects at Highlander include: Working with a steel company to provide real-time location of materials and asset tracking, as well as preventative maintenance monitoring on key machinery Assisting an engineering business with their energy monitoring and preventative maintenance Stock location and work flow monitoring for a warehousing and distribution centre

You may be surprised to learn that Highlander’s most recent article for unLTD was written by ChatGPT, the chatbot launched late last year which is capable of providing detailed responses and articulate answers on a wide range of topics. This kind of technology can save businesses time and money, becoming a new team member that can contribute ideas, drafts and data. More to come to on that in future editions!

Digital Transformation is an ongoing trend as more organisations digitise their products, services or operations. This shift towards digital technology can help businesses with improving customer experience, change management, cloud migration and more. It’s an important one to stay on top of, ensuring your business stays competitive and adaptable.

We also expect to see a big push on sustainable IT this year. This could mean increasing the energy efficiency of IT services, using technologies like traceability, analytics, emissions management software and AI to keep track of our impacts, and helping customers achieve their own sustainability objectives, which can all provide new avenues for growth too.

Whatever your focus in 2023, keep these tech trends in mind to stay ahead of the curve!

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