Data management

Data management and analytics, security and artificial intelligence are among the technology areas where organizations must make their investments for IoT payoffs.

Collaborative intelligence, AI, omniscient healthcare and 5G technology are among the items that will have the biggest impact on business this year.

One of the top data and analytics technology trends this year will be the ongoing growth of natural language processing and conversational analytics, according to research firm Gartner Inc.

The regulation will impact the national and global economy, representing a seismic change for compliance procedures in the US, similar to how GDPR has changed privacy rules globally.

As clever as artificial intelligence may seem, it does not duplicate the human brain, learn on its own or operate free from human bias.

Those organizations that haven't given thought to AI investments run the risk of quickly losing competitive advantage, consultancy says.

As is the case with any emerging technology, there are several risks with blockchain that should be considered by organizations that plan to use it.

Having legacy systems was the top response in a new survey, at 41 percent. Lack of change management capabilities and relevant skills are also seen as key hurdles in 2019.

A large majority of businesses will increase their investments in digital technology over the coming year, and many expect IT modernization to fuel future transformation efforts that lead to cost savings and greater profitability.

Organizations that win at digital become gravity points for the best talent. And the best talent is what organizations need to keep transforming in these times of change.