The reinvention of hardware: Transitioning to a networked world

This article examines how the growth in the digital network will affect the development of technological hardware and suggests opportunities for brands to connect with consumers.

The reinvention of hardware: Transitioning to a networked world

Tech Trends 2014: Introduction

Here we present four trends for 2014 outlining technological changes ahead that will require businesses and innovators to think in new ways to maintain market position.

Contents

  1. The evolution of software: Intelligent and social user experiences
  2. The data agenda: Can big data and privacy co-exist?
  3. The era of the network: Evolving relationships in the digital age
  4. The reinvention of hardware: Transitioning to a networked world

The evolution of device categories, from computers to home appliances, is both shaped by and drives consumer behavior;...

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