- Technology is always changing, which can transform IT and negatively disrupt organizations that are blindsided by new advancements.
- Info-Tech finds that over two-thirds of organizations are not preparing at all for the disruptive technologies that are sure to affect them by 2020.
Our Advice
Critical Insight
- Advances in technology are not unpredictable. Steady exponential growth has occurred throughout history. This can be used to predict future trends and prepare for them in advance.
- Info-Tech has identified five specific disruptive technologies that will affect most organizations by 2020. Start learning about them now and look for opportunities to exploit them.
Impact and Result
- Understanding patterns in technological advancement will allow organizations to anticipate upcoming changes.
- When specific disruptive technologies are incoming, IT can analyze them and determine how to best exploit them for business benefit.
- Institutionalize the exploitation of disruptive technology with an annual assessment.