It’s no secret that the pace in which technology is advancing nowadays is revolutionary. At the same time, such accelerated innovation is unprecedented and can be unpredictable in nature. It seems, yet again, that we are rapidly approaching another industrial revolution. You may be asking yourself, “how does one keep pace with this technological transformation?” By leading it. And, you can do so by being aware of innovative technologies and effectively integrating them into your operations as they are needed. Now more than ever, there so many technologies emerging in so many realms of business. Because of that, it can be challenging in determining how to keep up or where to start. It doesn’t have to be, though. Clearly, not every piece of emerging technology will revolutionize the business world. However, there are a select few that have the potential to disrupt the established norms—consequently affecting the businesses who deploy them and the people who use them, too. These technologies include (but are not limited to):
- Biometric Technology – In a recent survey, over 70% of security professionals are intending to disregard conventional passwords by 2025. As a result, this will empower new authorization procedures for face, eye, voice, hand, and signature identification. This is already in motion with Zebra’s mobile computers, like the state-of-the-art MC9400/MC9450 series—as it is built with biometric facial recognition technology to ensure that your devices are restricted to pre-authorized users.
- Cloud Technology – We’ve all heard of the Cloud, and it’s not going anywhere. Virtually all IT services and web applications operate on it today. It’s safe, secure, and accessible. That’s what makes the RedBeam asset tracking software so effective, as it allows you to eliminate manual processes and interactive with vast amounts of valuable data.
- Internet of Things (IoT) – As of today, there are an estimated nine million devices connected to the internet. This number is expected to grow anywhere between 50 million to almost 1 trillion within the coming decade. Because of that, it is crucial to ensure your connection is reliable and concise. IoT empowers innovative applications to optimize operations, like the StrategicRFID™ software solution. This web-based solution smoothly integrates into numerous industrial environments and works in multiple workflows—like returnable transport item tracking, personnel tracking, work-in-process, IT asset tracking, inventory control, and lot management.
Whether you work in retail, manufacturing, or out in the field, technology is only going to keep advancing. To make sure your business keeps pace, it’s best to deploy the best. If you’re ready to take the leap and keep up with the times, reach out to Strategic Systems today.