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Celkon Mobiles, one of the leading Indian mobile brands have launched its most technologically innovated 7” Tablet CT722. The CT722 is a feature rich yet economical model from the Celkon stable which has been introducing several high performance yet affordable smartphones and Tablets in the market. The model was launched by Sri K.T Rama Rao, the Hon ‘Ble Minister for I.T and Panchayati Raj, Govt of Telangana who has shared the stage with representatives from Intel and  Mr. Karan Khara from snapdeal along with Celkon Leadership.

CT722 packs in delightful features and exciting specs for the range. The Android Lollipop 5.1, powered by the Intel Atom X3 C3230RK processor comes with 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and 32GB expandable memory. This Single Sim model is powered by the 1.2 GHz Quad core Intel Atom processor.

This tablet also has a 3.2 MP Rear and front Camera. CT722 supports 3G & OTG, with a 7” WSVGA Display and a powerfully packed 2800mAh battery. Priced at Rs. 4999 , it will be available in retail stores and exclusively online on Snapdeal.

Commenting on the launch, Y Guru, Chairman and Managing Director – Celkon Mobiles, said

We are making great progress towards being one of the leading players in the country and offerings such as the new CT722 will help us grow stronger. We aim to become a leading player in the country and in International markets. We are proud to say that this is the most innovative yet affordable Tablet in the country, thanks to Intel for supporting us on the innovation.

Murali Retineni, Executive Director-Celkon Mobiles said

We are pleased to introduce yet another exciting model in the tablet segment. The CT722 is the best in line in its category with  matching those of high-end Tablets and smart phones. Moreover it is also supported by the Intel Atom x3 processor and Lollipop 5.1 making it the perfect choice in the Generation of Tablets.

Anand Ramamoorthy, Director, Consumption Sales, Intel South Asia, while talking about the product said

Intel continues to be committed towards revolutionizing technology to bring to customers the best of devices across price points and form factors. The CT722 is significant addition to the growing list of powerful small form-actor devices being powered by Intel technology. This device comprises of a cost effective integrated single chip solution packed with functionality and performance into a sleek form factor. We are confident that the users will appreciate this tablet and look forward to supporting more such device innovations in future.

Celkon Mobiles has constantly launched innovative offerings in Tablets, smartphone and feature phone categories. The company pioneered the Android Kitkat model in sub 3K category; the first ever by an Indian Brand with its Campus A35K. Celkon Mobiles is present in 10 international destinations including Africa, Sri Lanka, Nepal etc apart from India.

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Public Transportation is one of the most discussed topics & connected transport is still one of the issues that needs to be fixed in India. Today we have a chat with the founders of a Mumbai based startup TransitPedia that aims to Transform city travel by use of this smart app making it a Smart City

TransitPedia was co-founded by Mehul Sutariya & Vaibhav Vasa who quit their cushy jobs in USA to make Daily Commute Smarter in India. Without further ado, we start our Q&A with them.

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Can you give a small background about you, your start-up and its founders ?

Mehul Sutariya and Vaibhav Vasa [Co-Founders of TransitPedia], having been friends for 15 years and having studied and worked in the USA for over half a decade, decided to launch an application that would change the public transportation scene in India, helping the 55 million commuters travelling daily by clubbing all user specific needs in an all-in-one app.

TransitPedia has been operating successfully for 4 months now with a team of 8 people operating from Mumbai and a user base of 9,000 already. The app is designed to cover time, cost, distance, and mode of transit as well as onward route displaying the most effective solutions to reach a destination. From informing a commuter about how to get from ‘Place A to Place B’ using the easiest and shortest routes, to helping one out with information about the most appropriate transportation vehicle, this app gives the user one platform to connect with the people travelling to and from their location and how!

The primary idea behind our venture is to compile multi-city data in a single application and provide a multi-mode transit solution in order to turn the public transportation scene in India to a “well-organized technology aided system”. The app currently covers data for Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad.

Mehul, a sports and coding fanatic, completed his MS in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology and worked for Google and Amazon, USA as a software engineer responsible for creating scalable and distributed solutions. On the other hand, Vaibhav completed his MS in Operations Research from Case Western University, Ohio, followed by a job as a planning/project manager at Avery Dennison for over 5 years.

Together with Mehul’s vast experience in software development and Vaibhav’s managerial skills in Operations Research, who also happens to have a Six Sigma Black Belt certificate in it, we have managed to set up a rather interesting venture and hope to see the changes we wish to bring about in the transportation system across the country.

Every idea is born out of a problem, what was the trigger of starting TransitPedia ?

Having studied and worked in USA for over 5 years, there was always some discussion about new technology and solution that we could bring about in India that would make life much easier. As we continued using public transport there like anyone else, we were amazed by the organized efficient nature of it.

Comparing this to what we experienced in India, there was a huge gap which also meant that there was immense room for improvement. Thus came up the idea to rectify the dismal state of public transportation in our country. We decided to quit our jobs, come back to India and venture into a startup.

We noticed that when people travelled to new cities, they had no idea about the routes or the best mode of transport to pick.  We also saw that people liked to travel in groups, may they be college students or office employees. Some travelled together because it was fun, while others to share their cost.

Unfortunately in India, people have become so used to the ongoing haphazard way of travelling that their daily commute hardly accesses technology, which could help them make better transit decisions in real time. This is where we thought we could help by providing the solution in the form of an application. We thought of building a platform that could help everyone travelling everyday anywhere in India, which led to the creation of TransitPedia.

Transport being an un-organized sector, what are some of the initial challenges face while working on TransitPedia ?

There are more than 1500 apps across the country that cater to the transportation sector, providing static/dynamic, mode specific/multi-mode information. Many of which comply with the needs specific to their city. The initial challenge was to figure out which way of presenting the results of the transit problems to the audience would be easy and most effective in helping improve travelling as we know it.

Mapping the exact timings of each transit was the toughest task and in the beginning the results were static and not very satisfying, but we realized that we must show people the next step in travelling by working on this and coming up with results not just related to the best transportation vehicle to opt for but also telling them of the shortest and easiest routes and the cheapest form of transit.

Which are the cities where TransitPedia is currently operational ?

TransitPedia is currently live in 5 cities, namely Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Delhi.

What is the revenue model of TransitPedia ?

As our app provides information about all means of public transport to the daily commuter, it is and will always be free to use. There are several revenue generation streams that we are looking into, like cab/rickshaw bookings, featured destinations, car-pooling etc. We are also lining up with an update for national transit soon, which is when we are going to decide the revenue stream that we’d follow.

How do you keep your app updated with latest changes in train/bus timings as they are dynamic in nature ?

We keep a keen eye on websites and government agencies which cater to mass transportation in every city that we are present in. We keep a constant tab and refer to pre-existing data published by governmental bodies and get our live stream of information via Twitter, which has become our savior of sorts. All of this helps us keep our application and our users updated.

Do you plan to solve the issue of “Onward Travelling” with TransitPedia [Like take bus from Andheri and then have association with Ola for onward journey] ?

We are a multi-mode transit app. From bus to train to a rickshaw to your home – all such information rests within the app already. Associations with cab aggregators are under progress in order to make travelling simpler.

How has been the feedback so far for TransitPedia on Play Store? Any plans on releasing the iOS App ?

The response in the past 4 months we have been able to reach 10,000 downloads. Looking at our rate of growth, we will soon be launching an iOS application as well.

How does TransitPedia stake up against competitors like M-Indicator [in Mumbai] or startups catering to similar segment ?

M-Indicator is a front runner in Mumbai currently. This app has been really helpful for daily commuters in Mumbai and is somewhere installed in the Mumbaikar’s subconscious as the go-to app for public transport.

TransitPedia as compared to M-Indicator is providing a lot more when it comes to features, as the latter provides static timetables and single mode A2B which means one can search from ‘Point A to Point B’ in a city only for any one medium of transport. As compared to the others like ZopHop, Ridlr and other city specific apps, TransitPedia provides more of a consolidated platform that gives the most comprehensive information about your complete transit in major Indian cities which includes mode comparison, time adjustment, sorting of results, fares and maps, all under one roof.

What are the major changes that you experienced when you moved from US to startup in India ?

Startup culture in India has grown rapidly over the past few years and they are now preferred over the traditional corporate companies. This will definitely help India turn into a country that innovates and not a country that does outsourced work as far as tech is concerned.

What are your key advice(s) to people who want to start-up ?

One of the most important things while starting up is setting your expectation right in terms of what you are signing up for. This includes your finances, your relationships, social pressures, etc. When you have your startup you are working all days of the week even if you are not at your desk. This will help you have a right mindset and in turn enable you to create great businesses.

What are some of the Growth-Hacking strategies that can be applied for an App-Based startup ?

App virality is one of the key features for any app. Right from the ability to share the content from your app to incentivising the users to install the app. The key factor is to find out by trial what marketing works for your app, what your target audience is and then doubling down on that. Finding the balance in long term vs short term marketing strategies is important.

Can you give some pointers on Scaling up & Customer Acquisition ?

As entrepreneurs, scaling up vs doing things right is always tricky. So, scaling fast while keeping existing customers happy is very important. Defining a target audience is very important for customer acquisition, spreading out thin makes it difficult to focus on what you want.

Bootstrapping or External Funding, what are your views on the same ?

Both are appropriate in their own phases. If you have an idea, you will have to bootstrap it or secure funds for it from your relatives. If you have a hyper-growth startup and your product has a market fit, you will need more funds to grow your business. If your business can grow without funding, even better. Managing the cash flow is more important in the early stages than profitability.

How important it for startups especially web, mobile to follow Lean Methodology ?

Talking about lean methodology is far easier than actually following it as it needs to be inculcated in your daily actions. You need to have a culture where every employee knows and follows it rigorously. I feel 1 startup month is equivalent to 1 corporate year and hence you want to validate things fast. Lean principles will help you to iterate faster without spending significant time in developing.

Any parting words from you for budding entrepreneurs ?

Entrepreneurship completely changes the way in which you think about businesses as opposed to doing a job. One is forced to wear multiple hats especially when the startup is young and that is quite educative. To stay focused is very important.

We thank the TransitPedia team for sharing insights into their entrepreneurial & providing useful tips to the budding entrepreneurs. If you have any questions for the TransitPedia team or want to share feedback about the TransitPedia app, please let them in the comments section.

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After the successful completion of its flagship conference Apps India 2015, Brite Exhibitions has announced the launch of Incubation India 2015. A conference of its time where startups and incubation are the new whiz kids of the resurgent emerging India. Incubation India is the first of its kind niche conference attracting delegates from the startups/VC/incubation business eco-system to be held on 2nd December 2015 at Hotel The Grand, New Delhi.

Themed Creating value 360o, the Conference will highlight specific areas of growth opportunities and challenges being faced in and by the incubation ecosystem.

Incubation India 2015 event offers an ideal interactive business platform for the key decision makers, Start-ups & young entrepreneurs alike across the Incubation business ecosystem in India [Incubators, Corporate Biz labs, Co-Working spaces, VC’s, Accelerators, Angel Investors, Advisory & Consultancy firms & many more]

The Incubation India 2015 conference will include panel discussions on Creating Value 360o, Initiatives taken to promote the concept of technology and business incubation in India, Marketing & communications strategies for early stage startups, Incubating in Healthcare sector.

Panelists/speakers at Incubation India 2015

Detailed agenda is below

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Apart from the varied experienced speakers/panelists, the conference has two niche concurrent programs :

  • Biz Zone – An exclusive Business Zone for the ecosystem to introduce their technology and solutions to a focused audience.
  • Startup idea to IPO – A workshop conducted by Rajan Bhatia on behalf of NSE Emerge

Ms. Bunny Sidhu, Project Director, Brite Exhibitions, organizer of the conference said

Brite Exhibitions serves as a representative office and sales agent in India for international exhibition organizers. The young at heart team has combined experience of 50 + years in exhibitions industry. We are a group of professionals, who believe in working with passion to create various niche business networking platforms.

For more information, please refer IncubationIndia

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WizIQ, one of the world’s largest online education platforms, recently added another feather to its cap after being ranked amongst top five cloud-based LMS apps in the world in the recently released GetRank Q3 report for 2015. The report, which compared nearly 600 LMS apps worldwide, scored each app on five criteria, worth 20 points each, for a total possible score of 100: User Reviews, Integrations, Mobile Apps, Media Presence, and Security. WizIQ scored high in three prominent categories – Integration, Mobile and Media.

GetRank is GetApp’s quarterly ranking of the top 25 Learning Management System [LMS] apps based in the cloud. GetApp is a part of the Nubera network, which is an ecosystem of business app and software discovery platforms that operates under the aegis of US-based marketing research and advisory giant Gartner, Inc.

Harman Singh, founder and CEO of WizIQ said

The WizIQ Learning Management System is the only fully-integrated, cloud-based social learning platform available in the industry right now. WizIQ’s LMS provides educators with a comprehensive, hassle-free platform aligned with the latest best practices in online learning, making it the next-generation of LMS.

In addition to the latest accomplishment, WizIQ has been also been felicitated with several other noteworthy awards in recognition of its stellar contribution to the e-learning space. WizIQ has also been named Best Online Education Platform Technology Provider for its Online Academy Builder at the World Education Summit 2015, Best Virtual Classroom Provider at the World Education Congress 2015, Virtual Classroom Provider at the South East Asia Education Summit 2015, 2013 Shiksha Ratna Award for “Best Virtual Classroom”, the Public Choice Award for “Best Innovation in Open and Distance Learning” at the 2011 World Education Awards, and the “Best Education Webinar Series” Jury Award at the 2012 Indian Education Congress.

About WizIQ

Founded in 2007, WizIQ is one of the world’s largest cloud based education platforms. Over 400,000 educators have leveraged WizIQ to deliver learning services to 4 Million+ learners across 200 countries. WizIQ’s award winning Virtual Classroom solution that enables online delivery of live instructor-led learning, has received acclaim from education service providers from around the world.

The WizIQ Online Academy Builder represents an evolutionary leap in education technology by empowering education service providers to set up their own customized academies within minutes. Online Academy Builder is designed to increase learner engagement through cutting-edge features, such as mobile learning, video streaming, live online classroom, discussion boards, assessments, insights and analytics. The in-built e-commerce capability enables them to monetize their services and rapidly expand their reach to newer markets.

WizIQ is backed by Bertelsmann SE & Co., which runs Random House and Kaizen, a private equity fund focused on the education sector. For more information, please visit WizIQ

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After breaking ground in the international calling space, Ringo, the low-cost calling app has introduced local calling in India. With the app, Ringo users can call any landline or mobile in the country at a flat rate of 19 p/min, without any additional charges like roaming, STD or top-up cards. Unlike other VOIP apps in the market, Ringo uses telephone networks instead of phone data or the Internet for a phone call, and thus offers superior calling experience, without any call drops.

Ringo is a one of its kind app in India that eliminates all the hassles of communication today, including switching between apps for different calling options, confusing tariff plans, high costs, and low quality calls. It can even make calls if the recipient of the call does not have the app installed.

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With Ringo’s standard rate of 19 paise, it is 90% cheaper than most carriers and 25% cheaper than the most popular calling apps that are Internet based. Additionally, the app offers 50 minutes of free talk time to every user who installs the app for the first time, and 50 additional minutes for every friend a user refers to Ringo.

Intending to revolutionize the domestic calling space in the Indian telecom market with this launch, Bhavin Turakhia, CEO and Founder of Ringo, said

Our vision has been to make calling across the globe simple, seamless and low-cost for the masses. Our local calling service is not only the cheapest in India right now, but it is also free of typical telecom-related hassles such as STD charges and differential pricing. In a country where 3G penetration is not fairly high throughout, we also have a strong edge over Internet telephony apps, as Ringo calls do not use data, and are comparable in price.

Ringo is able to offer the unprecedented price of 19 p/min by purchasing minutes in bulk at extremely low prices, and passing on the accrued savings to its customers by leveraging top-end technology. Ringo does not use your talktime, by using a unique call flow that connects both the initiator and the recipient of a call via a conference bridge.

 Additionally, Ringo also comes with transparent and easy-to-read itemized bills, and makes earning free credits possible by downloading other apps from its Offers section. 

Commenting on future plans for Ringo, Bhavin added

Our aim is to become a smart, one-stop calling solution for people across the globe, and local calling in India is certainly our biggest step in that direction.

Current Savings of Ringo against leading telecom carriers are

Go ahead and make your first Ringo call now 🙂

About Ringo

Ringo is an international calling app that uses a unique call flow to provide best-in-class call quality at costs lower than other popular calling apps. Ringo calls do not use the Internet, wi-fi or data and instead relies on regular phone lines. Ringo is unlike any international calling app available today and is unparalleled in cost, convenience, simplicity and reliability. Ringo is available for download on iOS, Android and Windows app stores, and can be also downloaded directly from the website

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The interconnectivity of technology has led to a point where many devices are potentially vulnerable, and in the third quarter, the real world impacts of cyber-attacks became clear. The Stagefright vulnerability affected nearly 95% of all Android devices out there. In total, five different vulnerabilities in media processing in Android were attacked this quarter.

Trend Micro Incorporated announced its security round-up report, Hazards Ahead: Current Vulnerabilities Prelude Impending Attacks , which analyzes the vulnerabilities and repercussions of attacks seen last quarter.

Stagefright22 [CVE-2015-3824], which allows attackers to install malware on affected devices by distributing malicious Multimedia Messaging Service [MMS] messages, reportedly put 94.1% of Android devices [as of this July] at risk. Reports also state that they found a bug that could render Android phones silent and unable to make calls or send text messages23. Reports said more than 50% of Android devices [as of this July] were vulnerable to this flaw. Another critical Mediaserver vulnerability [CVE-2015-382325], which could cause devices to endlessly reboot and allow attackers to remotely run arbitrary code, was also found.

At that time, 89% of Android devices were susceptible to exploitation. CVE-2015-3842, which could allow remote code execution in Mediaserver’s AudioEffect component, also figured in the landscape this August26.

In response to the recent spate of Android vulnerability discoveries, Google finally announced regular security updates for the platform. Trend Micro is yet to see how the platform’s current state of fragmentation will affect this plan. Security patches may not be able make their way to all devices without the support of manufacturers and carriers, rendering them vulnerable to exploitation.

Android’s Mediaserver component, which handles media-related tasks, recently became and is likely to remain an active attack target.

New attacks reiterated existing iOS and Android issues

The discovery of Mediaserver vulnerabilities in Android highlighted the need for a more integrated set of security strategies across Google, manufacturers, and carriers. Modified versions of app-creation tools like Xcode and Unity also dispelled the notion that Apple’s walled garden approach to security can spare iOS from attacks. Attackers continued to take advantage of gaps in security to trail their sights on mobile device users, regardless of platform, thus furthering the already-exponential growth of mobile malware.

Attackers are continuing to set their sights on mobile device users, taking advantage of gaps in security that exist on the iOS and Android platforms. The discovery of vulnerabilities in Android highlighted the need for a more integrated set of security strategies, while modified versions of app creation tools debunked the notion that the iOS walled garden approach to security can spare the platform from attacks.

For the complete report, please visit this link

About Trend Micro

Trend Micro Incorporated, a global leader in security software, strives to make the world safe for exchanging digital information. Trend Micro enables the smart protection of information, with innovative security technology that is simple to deploy and manage, and fits an evolving ecosystem. Their solutions are powered by cloud-based global threat intelligence, the Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ infrastructure & are supported by more than 1,200 threat experts around the globe.  For more information, visit TrendMicro

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In a pioneering effort that redefines the shopping experience of Indian online fashion shoppers, abof has introduced 3D trial room to Indian fashion shoppers. In the first couple of months since launch, it has already resulted in achieving 95 percent accurate product fit for consumers. Consequently, for the products that have this feature enabled, the return rates are close to zero. In addition, being the first e-commerce fashion player in India to use the technology, the conversion rate for products available with 3D trial is 400% higher than the industry norm.

With Indian e-commerce market being predicted to be worth $50 billion by 2020, the biggest challenge for the fashion e-commerce players is their struggle to provide appropriate size recommendations for customers.

With 3D trial room, which is enabled for most of the women’s apparel, abof.com’s customers can virtually try products by inputting just three basic body measurements. The tool allows users to visualize the garment on a customized 3D avatar-type model and get the right size recommendation. In addition, the tool also allows users to layer garments providing a complete outfit view.

Prashant Gupta, President & CEO, abof.com said

We take great pride in being India’s first fashion portal to launch such advanced technology – our 3D trial room. Technologies like these are amongst the world’s best and can significantly upgrade online shopping experience for our customers across India. With 3D trial room, we aim to simulate the on-ground buying experience of checking appearance and fit.

A pan-India survey conducted by abof.com showed that the quick and user-friendly 3D trial room has helped personalize shopper’s experience thereby vastly improving customer experience. The tool is extremely engaging as it allows women to try out various looks, thereby doubling the average time spent by a consumer on the website. Customers have also begun to purchase higher priced products such as evening dresses more confidently using this tool.

Vikram Bhat, Chief Product Officer, abof.com said

The average return rate in the apparel industry is 20% with the most common reason being unsatisfactory fit. Moreover, in a recent survey of users who have never shopped online for fashion, we discovered that more than 50% gave size concerns as the biggest barrier to shopping online. Therefore, we decided to provide a user-friendly tool based on 3D technology to address the issue of fit visualization and size recommendations. Shopping with 3D trial room has helped our customers to see what works for their body shape and thus make more informed purchases.

This technology has been deployed in a few global markets like UK, Brazil, and Far East. It took a few months to adapt this technology for Indian women body shapes. But the effort seems to have paid off in terms of higher consumer engagement, and better fit and size recommendations.

Powered by the leading online fitting technology company, Metail, the 3D trial room has helped to unlock the wide range of data that has helped in constantly designing and creating a better fit garments for the customers.

Tom Adeyoola, CEO, Metail said

We are thrilled to be working with abof to bring the best customer experience to their shoppers. It is crucial for consumers new to online shopping to feel confident in their purchases and we believe that the Metail Experience delivers an unparalleled personalized solution whilst solving a fundamental worldwide problem of not being able to try on clothes online. We are excited about bringing this feature to the Indian market with abof and being part of their future online.

About abof.com

www.abof.com is a go-to online destination for the best in fashion shopping, news & trend watching! www.abof.com has got the most trendy and celebrity-inspired apparel, footwear and accessories that belong in every fashionista’s wardrobe in India. If one wants to get famous, abof assures fast deliveries of the best in branded clothing! Start Shopping Now!

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A disruptive technology is defined as an innovation that creates a new market or business model while replacing the old one. Historically, there have been a variety of disruptive technologies that have changed the business world. The personal computer displaced the typewriter and e-mail took the place of traditional letter writing, shaking up the greeting card industry. And smartphones, of course, have displaced numerous technologies with their apps, including calculators, GPS devices, and MP3 players.

Disruptive technologies will often force companies to change the way they operate and sell. If an organization cannot adapt, they risk becoming irrelevant. Technology is continuing to advance, and every day more innovative solutions are hitting the market. By identifying some of the disruptive technologies on the horizon, however, companies can create a plan to adapt for the future.

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IEEE Member Sandra J. Lambert, a computer networking and security specialist shares the five trends that will make big waves

Next-Generation Genomics

Genomics combine the science used for imaging the base pairs of nucleotides or the units that create DNA, with analytic and computational capabilities. As a person’s genomic makeup is better understood, the medical community will have the ability to manipulate genes, therefore improving health treatments and diagnostics.

Even today, gene sequencing, synthetic biology, and analytics are improving every day, and as the ease of accessing this information improves, it will affect the treatment of diseases and the production of food and agriculture. Next-generation genomics can also be applied to our understanding of animals and plants, possibly allowing us to create high-value substances like bio-diesel and ethanol from ordinary organisms.

The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things makes it possible for everyday objects outfitted with technology to receive and send data. These objects have network connectivity, sensors, and software, and are already changing the way the workplace operates. For example, surveillance systems in buildings now have connected cameras and locks that will immediately inform managers when someone is attempting to enter the facility. With sensors being added to machinery, devices, and even clothing, there will be major changes in business processes, natural resource usage, energy delivery, remote health care, and manufacturing.

The Cloud

Cloud technology has become increasingly popular in recent years, and these advancements are only expected to grow. The technology provides centralized computing services that can be accessed by a variety of users, including internally through a business or third-party organization. Cloud computing is expected to change business in a variety of ways, including:

Easier updates : Cloud service providers will handle all the maintenance and upgrade aspects so companies will no longer need to worry about staying on top of system updates.

Improved mobility : The cloud is available everywhere, giving the business world improved mobility. Whether your employees want to share documents with colleagues around the world or simply want to work from home, the cloud will make it possible. Additionally, it will allow your employees to get their calls through cloud-based phone system from anywhere they have an Internet connection.

Better storage security : The cloud is one of the safest places to store data. Since your information will not be stored on your actual device, business data is always accessible and secure.

3-D Printing

3-D printing is the process of making solid, three-dimensional objects from a digital file. The creation of these printed objects can be achieved using additive processes, and it is changing many aspects of society. These printers could change the way businessesmanufacture almost anything, and will allow customers to make their own products. Businesses will need to adapt their strategies to better fit the needs of their customers as 3-D printers and materials becomes more advanced. For this reason, more thought s to go into how to make products stand out among the competition.

Energy Storage

Many businesses have found energy storage to be a major limiting factor, including car manufacturer, alternative energy production, and consumer electronics industries. Improved energy storage devices, such as lithium-ion fuel cells, can hold onto energy for later use. Over the coming decade, it is expected that energy storage technology will continue to advance. Businesses will need to create new approaches when it comes to designing their batteries in order to stay competitive.

More disruptive technologies are on the horizon, and businesses need to take the initiative to keep up. If you have examples of others you feel will soon be changing the way the world does business, submit them in the comments section below.

About the author

Sandra J. Lambert is a computer networking and security specialist. She is a Cisco certified professional and has written several articles addressing cyber security-related issues.