2010 Technology Trends

  1. More mobile applications – the iPhone started a revolution which is just getting going even though it has already changed the world. And finally it looks like other companies may have figured out how to build a smart phone people actually like to use.
  2. New mobile devices – new smart phones and innovative new devices like the rumored Apple tablet device that may be released this year. It’s likely that by the end of this year we’ll be interacting with technology in ways that we can’t imagine today.
  3. More cloud computing – More businesses will learn that they can be more productive while they lower their IT costs and reduce their IT risks. The client/server model of the past with all corporate data behind a firewall is dead, and is a hindrance to the future success of your organization.
  4. The monetization of Facebook. Now that almost everyone is on Facebook and those who aren’t will join this year, the next thing is businesses will figure out how to leverage the fast-growing Facebook population to generate revenue. Facebook is used all day, even at work, so why not make it easy to do business in Facebook? One of the most interesting companies in this category is Ball In Air, which is set to grow quickly in 2010, http://www.ballinair.com/
  5. The user interface for computer applications and services will be increasingly designed from the user’s point of view rather than the software developer. This will make interacting with technology easier for everyone and more enjoyable. Apple will continue to be the leader in this area but others will get better at it.
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