A CIO's list of edge computing trends to keep an eye on in 2020

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IT Strategy Digest Content from TechTarget's global network for CIOs and IT Leaders|Dec. 18, 2019 FEATURE Top edge computing trends to watch in 2020 by Mary Pratt, Contributor Edge computing is still an evolving technology domain and enterprises should expect continued evolution in the year ahead. Here are the top trends CIOs and IT leaders should be looking out for. Advertisement NEWS   Shell, Halliburton, Unibap AB execs share real-world AI strategies Technology advances like quantum computing mean AI's best years are still to come, but that doesn't mean companies aren't already generating considerable benefit from AI today.   IT workforce skews younger, says analysis of US data The IT workforce is getting younger, according to government IT workforce data. The reasons for this are subject to a debate that includes everything from age bias to a heavy reliance on foreign workers.   Robot workforce evolves from mimicking tasks to taking on jobs A personalized robot workforce is in the works, thanks to advances in RPA. How should CIOs prepare for the next trend in robotic process automation?   Transforming operations for successful cloud adoption Still considering making the move to the cloud? Here are best practices and cloud-centric processes CIOs should follow to enable a successful cloud implementation. EXPERT ADVICE   Government Amazon antitrust inquiries scrutinize market dominance The federal government and states are examining whether Amazon stifles competition and violates antitrust laws. The inquiries could result in action such as breakup of the tech giant.   Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Business process outsourcing, or BPO, is a business practice in which one organization hires another company to perform a process task that the hiring organization requires for its own business to operate successfully.   The shift to edge computing is happening fast -- here's why Whether you call it the Fourth Industrial Revolution or digital transformation, enterprise IT is being changed fast, and forever, and edge computing is a big reason why.   Business Process Automation (BPA) Business process automation (BPA) is the use of technology to complete business processes with minimal human intervention. A business process is an activity or a set of activities used to accomplish a specific organizational goal, such as delivering a product to a customer or bringing on a new employee. About This E-Newsletter The IT Strategy Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2019 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List