Consumer-oriented tech to shine in 2017 - ET Telecom

By KM Madhusudhan, CTO, MindTree 2016 has seen technologies such as IoT, automation and cognitive computing moving beyond the concept stage. Experts opine that consumer-oriented technologies behind Pokémon Go (featuring world-class augmented reality) and the launch of smart home solutions like Google Home and Amazon Echo have greater use in enterprises. Some game-changing technologies of 2017 are: INTERNET OF THINGS (IOT) Despite advancements, enterprises haven't adopted IoT on a large scale. As IoT becomes more mainstream, solutions like smart cars and smart buildings that integrate IoT with cognitive computing will emerge. AUTOMATION Every aspect of the software lifecycle -coding, testing, deployment or operations -could be automated with DevOps playing an important role in the automation process.