At the close of 2023, the renowned analytical agency Gartner released its annual report, the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends 2024. We believe this publication holds significant value, offering crucial insights that guide our understanding of technology development for the coming years. It enables us to fine-tune our solutions to address the most pressing needs of enterprises.
Why Choose Gartner's Trends List?
- Strategic Combinations: Gartner not only lists the trends but also suggests strategic combinations, providing focus options for business objectives. This feature allows us to tailor our solutions to meet specific enterprise needs.
- Timeframe Clarity: Despite the "2024" in the title, Gartner clarifies that this is a guide for the next 36 months, offering a forward-looking perspective into the immediate future.
Gartner's Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends 2024
- AI as Partner: AI Trust, Risk and Security Management (AI TRiSM)
- Be Safe: Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)
- Protect the Future: Sustainable Technology
- Developer-Driven Self-Service: Platform Engineering
- Accelerate Creation: AI-Augmented Development
- Tailor Your Tailor's Work: Industry Cloud Platforms
- Optimize Decision-Making: Intelligent Applications
- Power AND Responsibility: Democratized Generative AI
- Push the Pioneers: Augmented Connected Workforce
- Buyers With Byte(s): Machine Customers
Gartner's butterfly diagram encapsulates three main trends:
- Protect Your Investments: A focus on security.
- Deliver the Value: Concentrating on people and communication.
- Rise of the Builders: Emphasizing development in IT systems.
Of the 10 trends, only two cut across all three combinations, making them particularly noteworthy:
- Sustainable Development Technologies: A global agenda reflecting the importance of sustainability.
- Democratization of Generative AI: Transforming communications, interfaces, and overall life management.
Two additional trends span two combinations:
- Industrialized Cloud Platforms: An existing trend gaining momentum, exemplified by Microsoft's active pursuit during the pandemic.
- Intelligent Applications: Focused on creating and implementing software for informed decision-making.
While the initial six trends may not be groundbreaking, it's crucial to recognize their ongoing relevance. Even AI-Augmented Development, often associated with the buzz around Copilot, has roots predating the current spotlight, with pioneers in the field laying the groundwork.
A noteworthy aspect is the 36-month timeline suggested by Gartner. While companies are free to create their own trajectories, Gartner recommends a sequence starting with security, followed by integrating AI, potentially through solutions like Copilot, and subsequently incorporating AI assistants into development while creating Intelligent Applications.
Tailoring Strategies to Regional Demands
While Gartner suggests starting with security and gradually introducing AI into various facets, we acknowledge regional variations. In the CIS markets, the demand landscape diverges from the Western counterparts. While security remains a critical concern, the predominant mass demand leans towards robust business management software. This unique focus reflects the specific needs and priorities of businesses in the region.
Adapting to Gartner's Insights
Gartner's insights serve as a catalyst for strategic reflections and portfolio enhancements. As we chart our course based on these trends, the commitment to staying ahead of the technological curve remains unwavering. The evolving landscape, coupled with regional disparities, encourages us to tailor our solutions to meet the diverse demands of enterprises across different markets. By aligning with these trends and understanding regional dynamics, we aim to provide innovative and customized solutions that propel businesses into the future.
