TECH TRENDS IN PRACTICE
THE 25 TECHNOLOGIES THAT
ARE DRIVING THE 4TH
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
BERNARD MARR
This edition first published 2020
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To my wife Claire, and my children Sophia, James, and Oliver; and everyone who will use these amazing technologies to make the world a better place.
CONTENTS
1 Cover
3 Trend 1 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning The One-Sentence Definition What Is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning? How Is Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes
4 Trend 2 Internet of Things and the Rise of Smart Devices The One-Sentence Definition What Is the Internet of Things? How Is the Internet of Things Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes
5 Trend 3 From Wearables to Augmented Humans The One-Sentence Definition What Are Wearables and Augmented Humans? How Are Wearables Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes
6 Trend 4 Big Data and Augmented Analytics The One-Sentence Definition What Is Big Data and Augmented Analytics? How Is Big Data and Augmented Analytics Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes
7 Trend 5 Intelligent Spaces and Smart Places The One-Sentence Definition What Are Intelligent Spaces and Smart Places? How Are Intelligent Spaces and Smart Places Used in Practice? Key Challenges How to Prepare for This Trend Notes
8 Trend 6 Blockchains and Distributed Ledgers The One-Sentence Definition