By 2024, 20% of large organisations will use digital currencies for payments, stored value or collateral, according to the analyst firm Gartner.

IDC has explored what the cyber threat landscape will look like in the new year, with a few key predictions around different attack models and possible solutions.

With 2022 set to be another year full of cybersecurity threats, CrowdStrike predicts the most significant threats for next year.

The pandemic has driven an unprecedented rate of digital migration. And in an increasingly digital-first economy, APAC organisations are leading the charge, with research revealing that 28% of organisations in APAC are already in the most progressive stages of digital transformation maturity.

The role of IT has expanded significantly over the last two years, with organisations forced to rethink and revamp the way they work.

Key senior technology management from the company have issued their predictions for 2022, providing advice to enterprises on trends in the year ahead for Zero Trust, blockchain, Wi-Fi, AIOps, cloud and 5G adoption.

As the world spins towards 2022, it is clear that the new year will see our reliance on cloud technologies becoming more vital than ever before.

More Australian and New Zealand organisations are harnessing the power of AI and data to drive revenue growth and improve efficiencies.

“As we continue to leverage AI to build rich customer experiences, we’ll streamline more and more critical business tasks and processes for our customers."

Forrester has published a series of reports that predict what tech executives need to look out for in 2022. 

As the calendar year starts to wind up, businesses must start preparing for the new year ahead.

The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.

“To ensure that cyber risk receives the attention it deserves, many boards of directors are forming dedicated committees that allow for discussion of cybersecurity matters in a confidential environment, led by someone deemed suitably qualified.”

2020 has presented the world with constant changes, curveballs and shifts in business strategy.  This has caused the infosecurity industry to implement real-world solutions which are likely to remain beyond the end of this global pandemic and into 2021.

“One of the few predictable things about cyber-security is that threat actors will always seek to take advantage of major events or changes – such as COVID-19, or the introduction of 5G – for their own gain."

“In order to gain a competitive edge and amplify growth, organisations are striving to improve customer experiences, streamline operations and mitigate risk.”

Companies that want to make the most of data storage should be on top of these developments.

Hybrid multicloud, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data regulation and sustainability will be key factors influencing how organizations undergo this transformation.

Talend, ManageEngine and Cohesity share their predictions for how enterprise technology will develop.

Global research shows AI will shape the technology landscape of 2020s, but unintended consequences pose big risks.

At the forefront of this engagement experience will be newer mobile technologies such as WhatsApp Business, Apple Business Chat and Google’s use of RCS on Android devices.

Increasing use of cloud platforms and mobile devices, coupled with data sharing and a rise in online commerce, means businesses and their customers have never been more exposed to cyber threats.

As organisations throughout Australia make plans for the year ahead, it’s worth considering some of the ‘big picture’ forces that will shape the business environment in coming months, Veritec says.

Enticed by the potential for the technologies to streamline workflows and improve customer service, organisations will be undertaking RPA deployments in ever-increasing numbers.