Heard today that Apple may be working on hydrogen fuel cell technology for portable power applications. It will be interesting to see if they can bring this technology to mainstream products.
@Cryptoman, the wireless sensor market push from the afore-mentioned standards look pretty good. I hope to see them well absorbed in the market come 2012, especially DEC ULE.
I agree with you that cloud computing has a vital role in shaping IT infrastructure, for example the vast amount of data involved in this form of computing would lead to the need for more advanced data warehouses and may indeed generate a true distruption in computiing as we know it. However, its limiting factor such as the speed of the internet connection may also spur innovations targeted at improving further data transfer speed.
I think what's worth mentioning in this list is the role of cloud computing and SaaS which is transforming the technology architecture within organizations and tend to influence other technologies as well. Cloud computing is enabling a lot of other paradigm shifts within the organization such as the use of consumer devices for business.
Himanshugupta :The power of Technologies cannot be underestimated. Your experience in both ends has given you a medium for better comparism. I strongly agree with your opinion because it is much easier to be street smart
Good question. What has changed to make me believe that WSN will take up in 2012?
There are two important moves that I think is going to help WSNs this year. For the first time in a few years, two IT standards have made a move towards WSNs: Bluetooth Low Energy and DECT Ultra Low Energy. I think such backing from well-established IT standards will definitely make a difference in 2012 for WSNs.
So what do you think has changed now to ensure it becomes a success today?
I also have the same thought about WSNs. Having worked on wireless sensor networks - routing path and power consumption of sensor nodes. I think, the application areas and other issues working against its market boom.
That is quite right. Although there is always the night buses that can also take you out from somewhere or get you back home. But I am not really too familiar with this option as I don't need it.
What kind of unconventional way to reach your destination? :)
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