Emerging Information Technology Trends Topic 9
Jan 18, 2016
Emerging Information Technology Trends
Topic 9
Emerging Trends & Technologies
• What technologies do you think will be an important part of the future of business information systems?
Computer Systems Performance
Intel 8088
Intel 80286Intel 80486
Intel Pentium II Intel Pentium III
Computer Systems Performance
Computer Systems Performance
Embedded Devices
E-Utilities, E-Sourcing
Advantages? Disadvantages?
Virtual Reality
VR – Example Uses
• Matsushita – design your own virtual kitchen• Volvo – demonstrate car safety features• Airlines – train pilots for adverse weather conditions• Motorola – train assembly line workers• Health care – train doctors in surgery on virtual
cadavers
Biometrics
World-wide opportunity and growth
Source: IBM Global Innovation Outlook 3.0 Report, 2007
World-wide opportunity and growth
Source: IBM Global Innovation Outlook 3.0 Report, 2007
Buzz Marketing, Viral Marketing
Much more $ for TV, radio and magazine
Blair Witch Project
Going Mobile
RFID – Radio Frequency IDentification
An EPC RFID tag used by Wal-Mart
From UPC to RFID
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eob532iEpqk
Intelligent Agents
Collaboration