New technologies emerge hourly, and existing technologies are challenging to stay up-to-date. For example, Kodak, once a legislator in the field of cameras, is now practically not mentioned.
Likewise, process technicians need to constantly learn new things. An expert in some area will become a burden to the company if “his” technology is replaced by a more modern one. Therefore, recently the importance of acquiring new knowledge has grown.
In addition, in many countries the economic situation has deteriorated and the employment market has become more competitive. For those who want to survive in a new competitive environment, we provide niche technologies that can give an advantage:
1. Data analysis
Data analysis aims at identifying patterns and correlating them with market trends and customer preferences.
For example, a Facebook user sees a lot of ads. These ads are based on the user's browsing history. Websites learn the user's history from cookies, and ads are served based on this history.
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2. Database management
The volume of business-critical data stored and analyzed by organizations is constantly growing, and the need for secure and reliable databases grows accordingly.
The need arose for a database management structure that facilitates the creation, updating, management and retrieval of data in a systematic and well-defined manner. This database management framework must be able to interact with end users, other users, and the database itself.
However, without a qualified administrator, the database management structure is meaningless. This is why database administrators are highly regarded in this sector.
3. Web development
Businesses are increasingly migrating to e-commerce. It doesn't matter if it's a small flower delivery business or giants like Alibaba and Amazon, the shift to the internet is bringing big benefits to companies.
But Internetization alone will not help an enterprise without a skilled team of web developers who can build and maintain a site, protecting it from multiple threats.
4. Development of mobile applications
With the growing number of smartphone users, the popularity of mobile applications is growing. Not only games and entertainment - we now have applications in a huge spectrum - ordering food, online shopping, digital money, bank account management, dating, marriage, remote management, mail and instant messaging - we have mobile applications for everything.
Accordingly, the need for experienced mobile application developers has grown. A developer can obtain certification and thus contribute to their career.
5. Security and forensics
With cybercrime and virus attacks on the rise, online businesses need protection. This protection can range from providing secure infrastructure to end-user security.
As cybercrime continues to grow, security techniques have evolved, and new technologies such as DDoS protection and zero-day attack mitigation have emerged to ensure that networks remain functional after hacker attacks.
In addition, the experience of electronic forensics will enable the organization to identify criminals and take appropriate legal action against them.
6. Risk and Compliance
Now companies do not need to prove their safety. But they must be vigilant about the lack of vulnerabilities.
In addition, companies must comply with regulatory constraints. This is especially true for the financial sector, due to the strict government regulation. Data protection measures should ensure the security of users' financial and personal data.
To meet all requirements, it is important to initially establish the company's critical resources, identify risks and ways to mitigate them.
7. Cloud computing
Many organizations, such as Amazon and Microsoft, provide cloud services. These services are based on the following business models:
* Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
The client is provided with computing infrastructure and other resources in the form of a service
* Platform as a Service (PaaS)
The client is provided with a computing platform
* Software as a Service (SaaS)
The client is provided with application software and a database.
* Security as a Service (SECaaS)
Large enterprises are combining their information security services with cloud service providers to reduce costs.
* Server for mobile applications (MBaaS)
The application developer is provided with cloud storage and computing services, with an API for communicating with the provider's resources.
* Off-server computing
Provides easy management of virtual machines.
8. Virtualization
Virtualization has done a lot to keep costs down. Companies like VMware, Microsoft, Citrix have enabled businesses to significantly reduce infrastructure costs and provide a reliable platform.
Also, virtualization has reduced many other overheads such as archiving as many virtual servers are created on a single physical server.
9. Automation
Automation is another concept that has allowed companies to significantly reduce costs. Most organizations strive to automate all operations that are monotonously repetitive and do not require intelligence.
10. Internet of Things
This concept has made headlines lately. Researchers are trying to connect physical devices to improve our lives. The concept of Smart Cities also stems from there.
But it will take many talented researchers to make that dream come true.
Vadim Tarabarko