Future Trends in Information Systems
Completion requirements
The chapter presents an overview of new up-and-coming technologies, from autonomous vehicles to embedded wearable technology. Note the expected impacts
on society of these trends. Be sure to take the time to respond to the study questions and do the exercises to cement your knowledge.
Study Questions
- Which countries are the biggest users of the Internet? Social media? Mobile?
- Which country had the largest Internet growth (in %) in the last five years?
- How will most people connect to the Internet in the future?
- What are two different applications of wearable technologies?
- What are two different applications of collaborative technologies?
- What capabilities do printable technologies have?
- How will advances in wireless technologies and sensors make objects "findable"?
- What is enhanced situational awareness?
- What is a nanobot?
- What is a UAV?