Well, it’s halfway through 2020 already and when talking about the trending stuff around technology, cyber risk is one definite inclusion for sure. While a progressive change is definitely going to happen in the technology domain, it is going to bring along a challenge of skills scarcity for sure. Engineers will again have to be equipped to adapt to these changes and will definitely need to upgrade themselves. Here’s a run-down on the top five trends you need to watch in the year 2020 -21.
4th Industrial Revolution – While many feel that the industrial revolution is going to eat away a lot of jobs, the fact of the matter is that it is also going to open a lot of opportunities for engineers with new skills. Yes, there is definitely going to be a turnaround of sorts when it comes to change in speed and scale, something that’s never been seen before. Hence, getting ready for the same is important.
Internet of Things – This concept has been around in the IT ecosystem for over a decade but now is the time it has ripened. Earlier connecting everything to the internet wasn’t possible due to network unpreparedness but with 5G connectivity, the technology is definitely going to speed up at a high rate. Internet of everything as it is commonly referred to as requires sensors for speedy communication and hence engineers need to keep a close eye on the manufacturing application security like sensors that are used to monitor the assembly line status constantly.
5G – It’s the time of the 5G connectivity, one that is going to power everything around engineering including illuminating smart cities, manufacturing assembly lines as well as machine to machine connectivity, 5G is definitely going to change everything around the way we live, work as well as interact be it locations, people or even machines.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Robotic Process Automation, also known as RPA is about using software for the automation of business processes like data management, processing transactions, interpretation of applications, and particularly automating all repetitive tasks done by people earlier. It even includes tasks of doctors and CEOs amongst others, 45 % of which could be automated.
Cyber security – This is one of the most important areas to look out for in the engineering sector. Advances in this area will help in dealing with security issues that could turn out to be serious nightmares. It does not quite seem to come under emerging technology, yet has been under the evolution scanner for around the same time as other technologies. The major advancements in the area include deep learning, authentication as well as cloud technology while the others include behavioral analytics and prevention of data loss. A career in cyber security land you up in high-paying jobs up to 6 figures.
Most importantly, Edge Computing, Data Science, and Big Data obviously fall under the list of trends in the technology domain in 2020 and 2021 and are definitely here to stay and bring about a rapid and progressive change in the industry and ecosystem as a whole. Studying at JBIT has its own benefits. Some benefits come from its dedicated recreational activities that polish the soft skills of students in a 360-degree way. There is a dedicated Entrepreneurship Club that focuses on the overall technical development of students in trending technology domains.
The technical club members learn and expand their knowledge base with a vision to create a gelling point for aspiring entrepreneurs at the JB Institute Of Technology. The management of T&P Cell at JBIT educates students about all the basic overview and invaluable insight involved in business and entrepreneurship. This initiative prepares them to undertake an education journey from the genesis of the incubation of an idea to its successful business implementation.
JBIT Club regularly hosts guest lectures offered by distinguished enterprise personalities from the various niche of industry and academia, in addition, the college is intensively involved in organizing various business and marketing competitions around the year.