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Trends and Issues in ICT

Trends in ICT
• Superapps, the ICT supertrend
Asia, particularly China, is the origin of this idea. These are applications that combine a
lot of services so users can have access to a single application that does everything.
• Explosion of the metaverse in the business world
With the creation of virtual spaces that can blur physical barriers, the virtual world hopes
to realize its great potential and excel in important fields like the potential to change the
way people live, work, and shop.
• Digital twin - Not only can this technology create sets of digital duplicates of spaces,
elements, and systems to manage errors, save costs, and produce more accurate
products.
• MedTech, the revolution in medicine The convergence of IoT and MedTech
represents a significant chance to leverage digital technologies like virtual care, RPA, AI,
and others to overcome obstacles and settle disputes in the modern healthcare industry.
• Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
The primary goal of this technology is to increase data security on smart networks.
• Blockchain, one of the most secure ICT trends
guarantees that the integrity of data is maintained while doing away with single control
over information and party middlemen. To enable the automation of transactions and
communications, the data are thus stored in a highly secure and encrypted manner,
thereby providing an unquestionable boost to digital identity.

Issues in Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

• Cybersecurity threats: With the increasing reliance on digital systems and the
internet, cybersecurity threats such as hacking, malware, phishing, and cyber attacks
have become a significant concern for individuals, businesses, and governments.
Protecting sensitive data and critical infrastructure from cyber threats is a top priority.
• Data privacy and regulation: The collection, storage, and use of personal data by
companies and organizations have raised concerns about data privacy.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation: The rapid development of AI and
automation technologies has raised concerns about job displacement, algorithmic bias,
and ethical implications.
• Slow Internet Connections: Causes like network congestion, distance from server,
outdated hardware or software
• Viruses: Different types like trojans, worms, ransomware that can corrupt data, steal
info. How they spread through downloads, emails, networks.

Other potential issues:


• E-waste and environmental impact of hardware/devices
• IT personnel shortages and skills gaps
• Digital divide and access inequalities
• Ethical issues around AI, autonomous systems
• Regulation and governance of emerging technologies

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