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Data Scientist Shortage in 2022

1/10/2022

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Many companies want to use data science to augment their decision-making process. Although many organizations are having trouble finding qualified data scientists to run their data science department.
Businesses see what Google, Amazon, and Netflix have done with algorithms to drive engagement. They also want the benefits of data science which can identify potential customers, predict supply chains, develop recommendations, develop predictive models, and identify fraud.
The firm QuantHub, based on job postings and job searches, discovered that in 2020 there was a data scientist shortage of 250,000. There simply wasn’t enough qualified personal to offset the increase in demand.
But industry insiders are predicting this is likely to change within the next few years. Because of educational programs and technology, more companies will be able to turn data into new customers.
Gaining the Upper-Hand Through Data Science
Every company nowadays wants to use data science to propel its organization toward success. 
They don’t want to be stuck using their own experiences to make business decisions while their competitors use computer intelligence to increase profits. But the dearth of qualified data scientists means they can’t develop algorithms or build predictive models.
Although companies want to use serious data science to make business decisions, many are not prepared. Business owners might know that data science works, but they lack the focused approach that is necessary when hiring a data scientist.
Organizations that know what they need from a data scientist have more luck at attracting qualified candidates than those who only have a vague idea about the role data science will play at their company.
Education and Data Science
Ten years ago data science wasn’t even offered at colleges and universities, but as more institutions offer programs in data science, the more likely the employee shortage will decrease.
But it’s not just academic institutions that are developing data scientists. People who are already employed are learning about data science on their own through online certification programs.
In addition, there are currently several analytics software products that require no coding skills to implement certain AI capabilities. These user-friendly kinds of tools will enable a wide range of employees to work with data.
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Top 10 Trends in Design Thinking for 2022

11/24/2021

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2021 has been a big year, full of ups and downs that have dramatically changed the needs of consumers and how we all do business. If that has left you wondering how all of this change will affect the world of design trends, we are here with answers! 
Movement: Movement draws the eye, which is why a gif will always be more popular online than a static image. New platforms cater to video, and this, too, makes movement more desirable. 
Energy: Gone is the “less is more” approach with classic shapes and colors. Having experienced a pandemic, people are ready for lots of color and innovation-like elements, including screen grabs and digital artifacts.
International Flavor: So much of day-to-day work and life has moved online, it has opened the doors for collaborations from all over the world. This will give design a much more worldly and international flavor in the coming year. 
Eclecticism in Design: Everyone’s experience of the pandemic has been different. Some will find an appeal in nostalgia, while others are celebrating freedom and life. There are many ways that our experiences look to shape design in the coming year. 
1990s Revival: Every so often, what was old becomes new again. This is one of those times. Expect to see a reimagining of 1990’s design, including bright colors and jagged edges.
Bigger is Better: Maximalism is on the rise as years of streamlining and minimalism fall to the wayside. 
Changing Typography: As other elements of design change, so does typography. Everyone is ready for more and brighter, which shows in typography and the new trend of motion. 
Partnerships: Expect to see more brands use collaborations and partnerships to reach new audiences. This is an expansion of a long tried and true idea and has been seen recently with influencers. 
Go Green: People want to support companies that have green initiatives. But, be careful; without environmental action, you could be seen as a fraud. 
Be Real: Unapologetic realism is going to be appreciated this year. As everyone comes back to a more solid norm, people will look for what is new, fresh, and real. 
Businesses succeeding right now are doing so because they put the needs and desires of the consumer at the core of what they do. Top companies are using design thinking to drive innovation in their products, service, and marketing.

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Telecommunications Industry Trends in 2022

11/10/2021

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Telecommunications; Industry Trends 2022

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​The Telecommunications industry is shaped by new technologies and emerging markets, particularly the trends instigated or at the very least expounded upon by the pandemic. So, what industry trends will have the biggest impact in 2022?
5G
One of the biggest telecommunications industry trends for 2022 will be the continuing roll out of 5G technology. 50 times faster than its predecessor, with higher quality data and voice services, the biggest advantage the telecommunications industry will enjoy is the reduced network latency allowing for fewer disconnections, reduced buffering, and a complete reversal of dropped calls or low quality video connections.
  • Lower latency
  • Potential for better connections via the IoT
  • 100% network availability
  • Increased bandwidth
IoT
Tangentially, this increase in 5G networks worldwide will better enable investments in the Internet of Things. Demand for industrial and home-based Internet of Things devices and applications will continue long after the pandemic. In 2021, 35 billion devices were installed using the Internet of Things.
  • Telecommunications companies will need to upgrade their networks
  • New industries will continue to expand into the IoT, including appliances like cars, lights, refrigerators, thermostats, and more
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VoIP
VoIP technology, thanks in large part to the worldwide rollout of 5G networks, will continue to revolutionize the telecommunications industry.
  • VoIP increases are enabling more automated services for things like customer service
  • Smart VoIP assistants allow telecommunications companies to handle simple questions
  • VoIP can connect to the IoT, ensuring a better exchange of data across smart offices
  • Academic institutions can use VoIP to reduce costs and facilitate faster, more secure communications across larger populations
Unified Communications
Unified Communications provide telecommunications companies and their customers with cloud-based communications platforms that provide file sharing, video conferencing, IP telephony, instant messaging, and more.
  • Cloud based, Unified Communications is more scalable
  • Users and locations can be added or removed at will
  • Built in redundancies ensure business continuity
Fiber-to-the-Home
Fiber-to-the-home or FTTH, will use fiber optic cables to provide internet connections directly in homes. This will increase speed and bandwidth concurrent with access to 5G networks, giving people more connections for multiple devices with high quality connectivity.  ​
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Financial Industry Trends in 2022

11/10/2021

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Finance; Industry Trends 2022

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As the global economy continues its recovery, the financial industry has already started to embrace a technology-based future to stay competitive particularly after the recent pandemic. So what are the upcoming financial industry trends for 2022?

Hyper-Personalization

Hyper-personalization will provide financial industry stakeholders with the convenience and customization they now demand. This can include financial options like:
  • Auto-pay services for online services
  • Auto-save services that automatically apply discounts or coupons where appropriate
  • Tailored suggestions for investments
  • AI enabled customer experiences
 
By maximizing knowledge of clients beyond regular demographic data will help financial institutions cultivate long-lasting relationships with customers in a world where switching from one financial service to another is easier than ever.

Better IDV
Identity protection and verification is more important than ever, especially as people continue their shift toward virtualization and online financial services.
 
Identity verification:
  • Eases applications for online banking services
  • Helps data-sharing initiatives remain safe and secure
  • Will help financial industries remain on the right side of financial regulators
 
These solutions can verify official documents in a matter of seconds, analyze user records within financial databases, and offer a much shorter time frame between applications being submitted and approvals being provided for financial services.

Multi-Platform Services

Transactions today are taking place across multiple Industries including utilities, healthcare, retail services, groceries, and more. The multitude of third-party payment providers have contributed to the success of cross-platform financial transactions.
 
Customers are now utilizing third-party providers who are already effective at cross platform financial services. Moving forward, the financial industry will find that developing hybrid wallets or Mobile Pay applications will allow businesses to capitalize on this growth of cross-platform transactions.

Investments in Fintech

​Tangentially, projection stipulates that financial companies will heavily invest again in financial technology. Banks are facing stiff competition and will invest in their tech workforce, in sustainable finance products that are innovative and fill digital gaps just like the multi-platform services.
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Top 10 New Online Education Technologies for 2022

11/9/2021

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Top 10 Trends; Education

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Trends In 2022

Covid and the subsequent push to online learning has transformed the way education works. Higher education may never be the same and the lasting impacts of the pandemic have actually shaped new online education trends for the upcoming year.

Artificial intelligence

First on the list is an increase in artificial intelligence in higher education. Stanford University has indicated technical advances far beyond the benchmarks that test those advances. AI has now been seen providing:
  • Disability support
  • Library services
  • Grading
  • Proctoring
  • Student information systems

Lifelong education

Universities traditionally require students complete their degree program or certification program within a set number of years, allowing up to 2 years of break time. Now, with so many people capitalising on continuing education under quarantine restrictions, and jobs encouraging people to invest in their education, universities are allowing lifelong education so that students can take as much time as necessary to complete an online course, owing to the fact that many are going to school and working fulltime simultaneously

Blended and hybrid learning

Blended and hybrid courses are likely to remain just as popular after all covid restrictions come to a close. Hybrid models allow students and employees in continuing education to operate remotely part of the time. Hybrid and blended classes offer unprecedented flexibility whereby 
  • Classes can be entirely online with a final exam proctored in person
  • Courses can be equal parts at home and in person, meeting only one or two days per week
  • Theater and film productions can have actors record themselves remotely and then merge them in a virtual environment together​
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Digital textbooks 
Part of the push toward blended and hybrid learning extends to technologies offering digital textbooks. The provision of digital textbooks reduces the cost for students or employees continuing their education and ensures that all students have the right text books without having to visit a campus bookstore.

Increased professional education
Hybrid learning has gone hand-in-hand with other technological tools to provide professional education for employees looking to improve their skill set. This extends to shorter certifications with badges that can be easily integrated into online profiles including email signature blocks and Linkedin profiles.

Data analytics
Universities collect mountains of data but only through data analytics can educators test and analyze that information to find things like patterns in student participation or study habits.

Learning analytics
Tangentially, universities have already begun utilizing learning analytics to help educators pinpoint patterns in their lectures that might improve their teaching. Data points can be analysed using natural learning processes from artificial intelligence.

Microcredentialing
Micro credentialing has replaced the longer, four-year university standard. Micro credentials focus on individual skill sets and are more flexible than traditional degrees. Over 700,000 micro credential programs are now offered in hybrid, online, and in-person environments. These programs can take as little as 10 hours all the way up to 5000 hours to complete but include:
  • Boot camps
  • Short courses and completion badges
  • Professional licenses or certifications
  • Certificates from universities for specific areas of expertise

Better quality in online learning
Institutions have focused on improving online learning by offering virtual exhibit halls, virtual museums, virtual lab assessments, virtual microscope viewers and slide viewers, all of which represents investments in modern curriculum transformed for an online environment.

Open education resources
New research from EDUCAUSE Horizon Report for 2021 corroborates the prediction that open education resources will serve as one of the top new online education technologies for 2022. Institutions are now offering their research materials and learning materials free to students. The more information is made available online, the easier it will be for students to understand their subject matters. ​
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