21 Technologies to Watch in 2021

We are seeing an increasing volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) global environment.  Countries and organizations that excel will invest in automation and integration of platforms and systems.

As technologists, we have identified 21 emerging technology trends to watch in 2021.  

1. Artificial Intelligence - Automation, Governance, Data
2. IoT Internet of Things - Automation, Connectivity, Data
3. Blockchain - Integration, Cybersecurity
4. Additive - Automation, Integration, Efficiency
5. Autonomous Vehicles - Transportation, Fulfillment, Logistics
6. Robotics - Automation, AI, Data, Digital Manufacturing
7. Virtual Reality - Learning, Skills Development, Collaboration
8. Wi-Fi6 - Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Digital Manufacturing
9. Quantum - Automation, Infrastructure
10. 5G - Connectivity, Cybersecurity, Digital Manufacturing
11. Composite Manufacturing - Automation, Integration, Efficiency
12. Natural Language Processing - Communications, Learning, Efficiency
13. Customer Experience - Communications, Learning, Efficiency
14. Digital Twin - Logistics, AI, Data, Digital Manufacturing
15. Process Mining- Automation, AI, Data, Digital Manufacturing
16. Haptic Technology - Cognitive, Augmented Reality, Training, Digital Twin
17. Swarm - Intelligent Agents, Bots, Defense
18. Edge Computing - Compute, Automation, AI, Digital Manufacturing
19. Advanced Materials - Digital Manufacturing, Integration, Logistics
20. API Programming Interfaces - Integration, Efficiency, Automation
21. Smart Spaces - Facilities, Future of Work, Collaboration