By TAMER FAROUK
Technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality and augmented reality (VR/AR) have been a hot topic for both businesses and governments for some time now.
Their disruptive potential is no longer subject to debate, with leaders now focused on capturing the opportunities that these technologies present.
The IDC predicts that, by 2021, 60 percent of G2000 companies will have adopted a future workspace model — a flexible, intelligent, collaborative virtual or physical work environment. Kenya-based M-Post, for example, has designed a virtual post office box using direct delivery guided by GPS. Other collaboration-focused technologies like this will reduce the need for physical space.
Forward-looking organizations will enable remote working through the utilization of cloud-based services, while automation will help them reduce their physical footprint…Read more>>
