Tag: futurecasting

A glimpse ahead

We’re always curious about what the future holds.

One innovation company providing a glimpse at what the next decade will bring is Microsoft. In the ever evolving world of communication this video takes a look at the future of technology in healthcare as we know it.

Microsoft explores how the technology of tomorrow may improve healthcare by providing both doctors and patients with the information they need for more effective, personalized care.

With things like augmented reality becoming a reality, it seems that Microsoft’s projection of 2019 may be here before we know it.

Not only is Microsoft’s health concept interesting for pharma, but their perception of the future world of retail is worth considering as well. Watch as Microsoft demonstrates a visit to the store in the future where integrated handheld devices and store systems provide a more personalized, streamlined shopping experience.


cpatton

Social: Gartner Group announces the future

If you ware wondering about the future of social (especially social software) look no further than Gartner Group, which bills itself as the “world’s leading information technology research and advisory company.”

Through 2012, over 70 percent of IT-dominated social media initiatives will fail.

By 2014, social networking services will replace e-mail as the primary vehicle for interpersonal communications for 20 percent of business users?

Riveting.  Read more in this overview.

mwallinger



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