The Unprecedented Growth of Tech Sector

Globally, the tech sector is booming. There is no doubt that this industry has surprised us with unanticipated growth within a few years of time. The disruption that was caused by the pandemic has long been bridled and again the demand for tech related goods and services is surging. There is a growing pressure on tech companies to embrace agility and digital transformation as well as enhance the skills of their talent pools. In this blog, we will discuss some of the technologies and new positions that have emerged to uplift and contribute towards the success of this sector. So, let's begin!

Internet of things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The Internet of things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is adding comfort to your life through automation of your daily tasks. In many areas of the developed and developing countries, smart cities and homes are being built where the lights, appliances, televisions and other objects or systems are connected through the internet. These connected devices can be controlled remotely through your smartphones or tablets, by voice control features or through the touch of a button. You can adjust their settings according to your preferences i.e. setting your room lights to turn off at night when you sleep. Sensors and wireless cameras are also used in street lights to automatically turn them off in the daily light. Even self-driving vehicles are being introduced to take you to a particular destination without human operations (i.e. with the help of radars, sensors and cameras). 

Data Centers and Security

In order to keep the large amounts of data that a company has collected for the analysis, they need data centers and data analysts. This helps them to better understand customer behavior and their preferences. Later, they can create products and services accordingly. Similarly, the need for security experts is growing as hackers and foreign actors are more active than ever. Such cybercriminals try to sabotage the image of a brand by stealing their data or identity and by siphoning company secrets.

AR, VR and Healthcare Digitization

Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality are changing the way we interact with technology and also creating new job opportunities. These technologies create an immersive virtual environment for us or superimpose digital features (i.e. graphics, effects or images) into our physical world. The healthcare sector has been most impacted by such technological evolution. New methods have come up to diagnose and prevent the spread of diseases. Whether you have to use fitness tracking devices, perform complex surgeries or manage patients records, everything is dependent on digital technology.

In essence, sky high growth is expected in the tech sector in the coming future. Much of its success is due to the transformation of other industries like manufacturing, health and aviation where new tools, techniques and technologies are being adopted. This in turn is increasing the demand (i.e. derive demand) of the tech sector.

 

Applications of IoT in Health care

Globally, the healthcare sector is facing a number of challenges which has unlocked the doors of new technologies for us. Not all individuals can afford the healthcare services to shield themselves from the lethal illnesses, even basic health facilities are out of reach for many. Other than that, there has been a significant increase in the number of chronic diseases making people more vulnerable than ever. The population around the globe is aging which means without proper health care services many people will become unproductive. Thus, it has become crucial for service providers and doctors to come up with lifesaving treatments and quality services that improve people's health.

The Internet of things (IoT) has considerably eradicated the aforementioned issues with its innumerable benefits. Let’s see what role IoT is playing and discuss some of the new technologies or devices that have been introduced in the healthcare industry.

1. Robotic Surgery

Medical practitioners can now perform complex surgeries through the internet-based robots which can be embedded in the human body. These small IoT devices are less painful for patients, results in quicker healing as the incision is smaller and requires minimal human interference. Such robots allow surgeons to diagnose the illness and proceed with the surgery. With precision, complex internal issues can be detected and doctors can make better decisions.

2. Ingestible sensors

Collecting data related to the unseen internal human body parts is a very complex procedure. The insertion of a camera or a probe inside their digestive organs is a risky way. With the help of ingestible sensors, medical experts can monitor their PH level, check their heart rate, and can also tell about the internal bleeding etc. These are ingestible and non-invasive pills with sensors inside them that detect digestive disorders, once the patient swallows it.

3. IoT connected inhalers

There are some conditions i.e. asthma, bronchitis or emphysema in which the attack can be triggered by factors such as pollution, dust mites or cold etc. The cause of such sudden attacks can be detected by IoT connected inhalers which monitor and gather data from the environment that is useful for pulmonologists to diagnose their patient’s illness. They can even learn about the intensity of the attack and in case patients forget to take their inhalers when going outside or do not use it properly, it automatically alerts them.

4. Detects depression 

There are certain disorders whose symptoms cannot be interpreted easily and gathering such data is also cumbersome for medical practitioners. For example, sometimes patients are not able to articulate or express their feelings and if they do, those are not accurate. So, psychiatrists use a mood aware device backed by IoT technology which allows them to check their pulse rate, eye movement, body temperature and blood pressure. This clearly tells them about the condition the patient is suffering from. Other than that, they can perform brain scanning to better understand their mental condition.

5. Reminders for hand hygiene

In hospitals we often see boards with instructions or reminders to wash our hands frequently in order to prevent the spread of diseases. Many hospitals now use advanced IoT technology and devices to remind people who enter the hospital to wash their hands and how to properly sanitize them. This has significantly reduced the spread of diseases and infection rates.

IoT has been very much beneficial for the healthcare sector. It is not just assisting the healthcare professionals but also informs people about the preventative measures they should take, thus saving lives of many individuals.

 

The Growing Use of Smart Devices

Comfort and luxury has become the top priority of people. They are now more conscious because of technological evolution. The worldwide demand for smart devices such as smartphones, wearables, smart appliances or tablets has increased and it is rapidly transforming the lives of billions of people. Let’s have a look at how these smart devices are turning the wheels.

The rise of immersive entertainment

Videos are becoming an important part of our digital landscape. People nowadays prefer and demand wireless audio devices and do not compromise on quality and ease of use. Headphones and earphones that are connected through Bluetooth and offer best sound quality are well liked especially by the youngsters. Smart assistants and sensors embedded in the devices such as hearables allow users to control other devices around them and provide a remarkable audio visual experience as they watch videos or make calls etc. Through increased connectivity and the unique features offered by the latest smartphones, gaming enthusiasts can play online games any time they want. New technologies like 5G or cloud gaming is already on its way to provide high quality gaming experience to the gamers. 

Health and fitness related devices

The Internet of Things has already created ripples in the health and fitness niche. We have already used or seen smart health devices and wearables such as the fitness tracker or the smartwatch. Such gadgets have helped us to record the number of steps we take daily and even the amount of calories we burn. This data is then transmitted to an app on your smartphones so that you can improve and take care of your health and fitness. You can even check your heart rate, monitor stress level or keep a check over your sleeping patterns through these wearables. More features are coming in these new devices especially for those who have to work for long hours and feel totally exhausted after office work. Some are already offering you breathing exercises and providing you notifications or reminders to start exercise if needed depending on your body health that the device detects.

Smart working culture

Flexibility in performing tasks is a growing need for businesses today. In the future, companies will prefer more desk-less jobs or mobile workers. Connectivity and reliance on a bunch of different devices is necessary for the accomplishment of remote tasks. To enhance productivity, many different tasks need to be done such as sharing files or using a number of screens to work across different departments. Cohesion between gadgets such as smartphones and mobile PCs is needed to achieve these goals. A fast internet service and well-connected PCs is a must for content creators, influencers, photographers or those who have to constantly post videos or reels on their various channels. 

Smart devices at home

When it comes to the Internet of Things (IoT) people think of gadgets that will provide them with convenience and are easy to use. Smart appliances (air fryer), home security systems, thermostats, and smart televisions are already here. People are also demanding smart speakers because they function as command centers in homes. Also, for your online shopping convenience voice enabled technology has also been introduced.

We are quickly moving towards intelligent living through these smart devices. It has made almost every task seamless and easier for us. Whether it’s about gaming, audio video experience, employee or business productivity, ensuring the health of individuals or about managing household chores all has become fascinating. 

 

 

Internet of Things and Its Applications

Every other day we stumble upon something new and interesting. Another technology, Internet of Things has been backing us in an ingenious way, making the world around us smarter. Recently, in California a new and smart parking system has been introduced for the smooth flow of traffic that leads drivers toward the nearest parking area to park their vehicles. Smart watch, another wearable gadget that relies on IoT technology tracks location, gives reminder and shows notifications to the bearer. Let’s see what IoT really is.

What is Internet of Things?

Internet of things is a subtle term referring to an object or a set of physical objects that has processor, software or sensors embedded in them through which information and data is exchanged or shared with other objects (gadgets or devices) with the help of internet.

There are uncountable applications of Internet of Things that are useful for organizations and individual, some top ones are discussed in this blog. So let’s explore them:

1.     Home Automation: Smart homes might seem a new and unheard technology to many individuals. However, those who are ardently exploring unique features to add into their homes know how useful it is in everyday home activities. The sensors embedded in smartphones or computers controls the lighting (you can turn it on and off through your smartphones), heating and even manages the security systems of the houses through facial recognition technology. The alarm system alerts the residents about the visitors that show up at your gate. Similarly, appliances function and operate through internet switches. Personalized music can also be played according to the persons taste when he/she enters the room.

2.     Uplifting Agriculture: World population is massively growing so innovation in this sector is crucial. Rescaling to uplift the agricultural system is the only solution. Through IoT, sensors keep a check on the level of acidity, carbon dioxide, and the right amount of nutrients that must be present in the soil. All these inputs are responsible for the quality and agricultural yield. Unlike the traditional water distribution system used for fields (i.e. tube wells), smart irrigation system uses IoT to regulate the flow of water to the fields. If the soil gets too dry then IoT system supplies the appropriate amount of water. When a certain moisture level is attained, the water supply is stopped. IoT is also used to keep a track of livestock through RFID chips that are attached to them so shepherd can easily locate their cattle. Their vaccination details, water and food intake can be monitored through predictive images. There are many other areas where IoT is used such as smart greenhouse. The automated system allows experts to manage the amount of light, water and nutrients through an artificial microclimate environment. The crops can be grown in this way without the natural weather obstructing them.

3.     Creative solutions for enterprises: In large organizations there are IT teams who continuously manage and work on improving the IT infrastructure. Security systems with IoT technology helps to prevent attacks from cybercriminals. This system makes use of real time data and come up with strategies to weaken and defeat the attackers in their mission. Moreover, it directs the companies to make smarter decisions through customer analytics.

4.     Advancement in cities: IoT is incorporated almost everywhere in the cities through which many activities are performed quickly and efficiently. Sensors and wireless technology has eased many task for government which helps them to mitigate pollution and manage traffic flow and other resources. These sensors enable environmentalist to keep a check on air quality (measure the level of oxygen, humidity, carbon monoxide, smoke, nitrogen dioxide and other harmful gases which are detrimental to human health) and reduce air pollution by taking effective measures. IoT systems can detect wildfires in forests so that wildlife workers can quickly stop its spread. 

Since there are sensors lodged near traffic signals or on roads, traffic can be controlled and managed by observing the trends in traffic pattern as data is sent directly to the IoT systems through these sensors. Based on this, commuters can take different routes to reach their destination in case of traffic congestion. In terms of managing resources, these sensors are fixed with the water meters so that water usage and water wastage can be tracked and checked. Government can then devise a solution to prevent water wastage by introducing efficient ways to recycle it.

5.     Transforming supply chain: There are multiple procedures and processes involved and continuously taking place in order to produce a final finished product. From procuring raw material to shipping and delivering it to the final customers, IoT assists in every step. While shipping products, large businesses use trackers to monitor the routes. This helps supply chain managers to decide which route they should go for in order to transport the goods, keeping in mind that they are cost effective and saves resources such as fuel. IoT also keeps a check on goods quality, container's temperature and humidity. It keeps the workforce and vehicles in the loop and automatically reports the management in case of delays.

On the whole, government, businesses and industries are all set to invest their time and money in IoT. Many jaw dropping innovations are yet to come which will entirely change our work mode and daily activities.