TechInsights' mobile subscription service summarizes the following trends that are shaping the enterprise market in 2023 and beyond. Key trends outlined in our latest forecast report include working from home, 5G, IoT, cloud, metaverse, and quantum computing.
The workplace will continue to diversify, decentralize and virtualize
All indications are that hybrid working is becoming a new trend in the workforce. Employees working remotely still largely expect a hybrid office environment.
2023 sees second wave of 5G deployments, increased interest in private 5G
An ecosystem of operators, solution providers and end users (consumers and enterprises) will require 5G to successfully realize its potential. The second wave of 5G development will see a range of different use cases, including a focus on compelling and affordable devices and continued network modernization.
B2B 5G laptops are finally taking off
Smartphones are driving demand for 5G chip development and shipments, but chip suppliers are also struggling to tap adjacent markets. One of the biggest opportunities for 5G in devices other than smartphones and tablets is laptops. 2023 could be the year 5G laptops become popular among business users, and corporate PC buyers will likely want their laptops to feature cellular connectivity.
Cloud sovereignty is increasingly important to the future of data management
The trend towards cloud sovereignty has been one of the central topics raised by businesses, especially in Europe (since GDPR came into effect in 2018). This is being driven by demands from governments and businesses to strengthen data privacy and cybersecurity. For example, Gaia-X is a French and German-led cloud sovereignty architecture driven by customer data sovereignty that provides digital transformation in Europe. A trusted interoperable cloud service can scale 5G, AI and IoT.
Another year of IoT integration, Xingdi IoT hybrid connection will be popular
2022 will be a busy year for IoT vendors to assess their position in the market. We expect market consolidation to continue in 2023, and the future of IoT business is expected to be driven by growing demand for more connected and intelligent systems to improve efficiency, reduce costs, support new business models, and enhance user experience. We also expect satellite networks to change the global connectivity landscape — but not in the way everyone expects. New technologies are also emerging to provide terrestrial and satellite connectivity through a single communications radio chipset. For example, the LoRa Edge LR1120 chipset supports Sub-GHz LoRa, SATCOM S-band and 2.4 GHz LoRa.
Quantum Computing Advances Rapidly
We are reaching the limits of conventional computing, and to drive future advances, quantum is inevitable. Quantum computing is rapidly transitioning from a scientific possibility to a technological reality. More HPC providers will try their hand at quantum in 2023. In the next 5-10 years, quantum computing will become available and viable use cases for enterprises in fields such as energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, construction and engineering, defense, healthcare and financial services. This presents a huge opportunity for businesses to benefit from technologies that have the potential to create game-changing value.
The metaverse will play an increasingly important role in the work environment
We expect to see more advanced avatar technology in 2023. Some companies are already using metaverse technologies like AR and VR for training and onboarding, a trend that will accelerate in 2023. Over the next 2-3 years, most virtual meetings will move from 2D camera image grids to Metaverse, a 3D space with digital avatars where professional meetings can be held in virtual office spaces or elsewhere, recreating interactions with other avatars true feeling.
Wi-Fi 7 has arrived and will overtake Wi-Fi 6E in shipments in the next 2-3 years
We expect Wi-Fi to maintain its preeminence in intra-enterprise connectivity, with new Wi-Fi 6E/7 generations establishing and expanding its role and utility across verticals, especially on the 6GHz spectrum. Wi-Fi 7 devices will begin shipping in 2023 and are expected to surpass Wi-Fi 6E shipments in 2025-2026. The first smartphone with Wi-Fi 7, the Mi 13 Pro, has already started rolling out in China.
Mobile devices go circular: More reuse and recycling in 2023
We will see a move towards more sustainable efforts. Many mobile operators have started focusing on recycling and extending the life of mobile devices. End users will think more about where components such as computer chips used in smartphones, tablets and computers come from and how we use them. According to our survey, replacement cycles have become longer among business users and consumers. Therefore, if the average replacement rate is extended by 12 months, it will have a significant impact on emissions and e-waste.
Reposted from: International Electronic Commerce, automatically translated by Google
