AI, VR and Blockchain Set to Transform Businesses say CompTIA

Amid a wave of hype around emerging technologies three specific trends are showing the potential to help businesses transform the way they operate, according to a series of research briefs published by CompTIA. To varying degrees, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and virtual reality (VR) / augmented reality (AR) are staking out a more prominent role in the digital operations of organisations, the publications reveal. "Though the majority of businesses are still on the side lines, use cases for each of these solutions are beginning to emerge," said Seth Robinson, senior director, technology analysis, CompTIA. "When you consider that these are not standalone products that you plug in and play, but building blocks to automate, digitise or streamline operations, the impacts they are already having illustrate their potential." CompTIA surveyed some 700 business professionals at U.S. companies to gauge their awareness and usage of AI, blockchain and VR/AR.