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"This unique report provides an insightful view into the future of apps and the rapid transition to a powerfully immersive digital and app-centric society," he added, commenting on a new report titled "The Future of Apps", commissioned by F5 Networks, a leading application security and cloud solutions expert, which draws upon research conducted by the Foresight Factory. It also charts the rise of new app interfaces (including augmented and virtual reality) and the potential-rich influence of blockchain technologies and edge computing. Looking ahead, Foresight Factory flags critical advances in areas such as collaborative AI, where virtual assistants – and underlying apps – can communicate and act accordingly. New networks Foresight Factory anticipates far greater decentralisation as blockchain technologies and edge computing become mainstream, empowering IoT and privacy-hungry consumers.