'Blockchain, AI, ML, robotics to drive tech in 2018'

In the ever-changing technology landscape, IT experts feel blockchain, artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics are going to lead the way in 2018. Cyber security, which is very critical for all these newer technologies, will also hold promise, they feel. Dimension Data, an arm of NTT Group, has come out with a report that captures the likely technology trends that could drive the IT landscape in 2018. "There has been an increase in adoption of blockchain, especially within the Indian BSFI sector. It is currently being used for fund transfers, digital identity and payments infrastructure. One of the main reasons for that is the security that blockchain brings with it," said KN Murali, Head - Solutions, Dimension Data.