Top Tech Trends In 2019

1. Increased Automation
Increasing amount of tools and apps that do the work for consumers and business owners, taking over more mindless and time-consuming tasks

2. A Blockchain Comeback and AI
2019 is expected to be another year full with new blockchain applications and data breaches affecting companies. In 2019, AI will become mainstream, solving real problems for people in a variety of industries, not just ads or search.

3. Better Human/AI Collaboration
2019 will be the year that companies focus more on getting datasets consistent and teaching humans to collaborate with AI without giving it too much power. Some companies got into trouble by giving it too much decision-making power. Using unstructured and potentially biased data led to biased outcomes.

4. Expansion Of Connected Devices
In 2019 there will be an explosion of connected devices that moves us forward with this smart system for living and working.

5. Inclusion Of Augmented Reality In Most Apps
In 2019 augmented reality will be growing and even more available with mobile devices in everyday life. Initially it was hitting mobile devices as games or fun activities. This year, it will become integrated into most apps in the marketplace.

6. Upgraded Cybersecurity Using ML And AI
2019 might become a year to remember in technology. Trends are showing that the tech world is focusing on cybersecurity using machine learning and artificial intelligence to predict and protect against attacks.

7. Solutions To The Tech Backlash
In 2018, we saw a backlash against tech — swirling headlines around the negative influence of technology on our democratic process, society, interpersonal relationships and so on. However, there was a dearth of solutions, whether in the proposal of alternatives or the introduction of regulations or other best practices. Next year will see this: What we use, and how we use it, will differ from today.

8. Technology Convergence
In 2019 a generation shift of technology is to be expected. AI, machine learning, blockchain and AR are the buzzwords. The integration of these technologies into standard processes will lead to productivity gains and benefits for companies.

9. Augmented Analytics Using Natural Language
Augmented analytics leveraging natural language generation (NLG) will transform the way organisations, executives and data experts glean more accurate insight and deepen engagement from their data. Adoption of natural language to surface the most important findings in a fraction of the time will make data science more accessible, developing citizen data scientists throughout all business roles.

10. Growing Commitment To Data Security
2019 will be a year of information security. Currently, all companies try to get as much data as possible, but they often forget to care about data security. Companies will open security departments or outsource it to specialised companies. Data breaches will continue and increase.

11. Increasing E-Commerce Sales Of Everyday Items
In 2019 online shopping is going to expand as people like purchasing everyday consumables online.