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Explain IT: Season 4, Episode 1 - 2021 Tech Predictions

We kick this season off by discussing the most exciting developments you can expect to see in the year to come

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Season 4 of Explain IT is now live! We're kicking this season off with a look at what's to come, with our 2021 Tech Predictions episode. It's a can't miss episode if you want to get ahead of the game and understand what will be heading your way over the next 12 months in the world of enterprise IT.

This year will see a focus shift to security outcomes rather than the technology itself. Tech needs to offer a defined outcome to drive down the complexity of managing different solutions.
'Doing more with less’ is a common theme as organisations realise the restrictions of the economic downturn. ‘Best of breed’ vendors are recognising this and adjusting their offerings accordingly to capture a wider market.
Workforces will adopt a ‘hybrid by design’ workstyle. After the necessity of home-working, staff will combine the benefits realised from this style with on-site collaboration and connections. Security needs to be where the people are, not where the office is.
Automation and data-driven decision-making will play a key role in 2021. These processes will enable new workstreams to open up without an increase in headcount.
Cloud adoption will continue to accelerate. Containerless, serverless and as-a-service solutions will provide modern options to tie in with business processes.
With consumers’ buying habits changing, the opportunity for organisations to develop their digital channels increases. Data will be a key driver in supporting and automating digital channels.