2020 Software Trends

Looking back at the decade there are numerous software trends that people could say shaped the past ten years, big data, virtualisation, and browser first tech, to name a few. So that leads us to the question, where are we heading next? What will be the software trends in 2020?

Cloud Services

2019 was a great year for cloud services. It is quite clear that the trend will continue in 2020. If you or your business has been considering cloud but yet to take the steps towards cloud technology, now may be the opportune moment. To find out more, visit our Microsoft 365 Cloud services page to learn how easy it is to get the ball rolling. Our expertise can make the transition from on-premise to cloud, simple and effective.

Mixed Reality

The twin technologies of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) will continue to grow in 2020. With the growing availability of headsets, the arrival of 5G mobile networking and the potential for social VR points to the increasing probability that AR/VR is the future of immersive storytelling.

Blockchain

Blockchain, one of the most talked-about technologies in the software world. Although already extensively used in the financial sector with the largest financial companies in the world building upon this trend, it's showing no sign of slowing down. Blockchain is displaying extensive growth in media, publishing and healthcare services, to name a few. As a result, the need for blockchain developers is increasing rapidly.

Nearshore-Outsourcing Software Development

The IT industry has a large number of outsourcing services as companies resist hiring in-house developers to save costs and resources. However, companies are more aware of the risks and problems associated with outsourcing to distant countries. Nearshore-outsourcing or as we specifically call our services, Otto-sourcing, look to offer outsourcing services nearby. To learn more about Otto-sourcing and its many benefits click here.

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