The constant and accelerated technological development forces companies to be at the forefront to be competitive. Especially when these advances are disruptive technologies. Well, these imply a drastic change in the way you live or work.
In this sense, it is crucial to detect opportunities for business Innovation, taking into account such technological advances. When doing so from an already consolidated organization, we speak of intrapreneurship. A mindset that seeks new ways of doing things and adapts well to the changing business landscape.
For this reason, below is the top 5 of the disruptive technologies that you should know.
1. Artificial intelligence (AI)
AI is starting to change the way companies operate. From chatbots and customer service assistants to predictive analytics and market research, AI is present in almost every area of the company.
2. Internet of Things (IoT): one of the most impactful disruptive technologies
IoT has been on the radar for a while, but it is barely making an impact on the business world. Even so, it is estimated that, in 2021, there were around 11.300 billion IoT devices connected in the world (Fernández, 2022).
This represents a huge opportunity to increase efficiency and productivity in companies. Well, devices and systems will be able to connect to each other, and collect data on their use.
3 3D printing
This technology is beginning to become all the rage in the business world. Also known as additive manufacturing, it is used in companies in various sectors, from healthcare and automotive to food and fashion. The growth expectation is high. Well, the 3D printing market was valued at $12.600 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $34.800 billion by 2026 (MarketsandMarkets, 2021).
4. Blockchain: disruptive technologies for all sectors
Blockchain is normally related to cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. However, this technology has applications that go much further. Well, it can deal with everything from supply chain management to smart contracts.
In this way, it is changing the way companies in different industries operate. Furthermore, its greatest attraction is that its implementation translates, in the short term, into cost reduction and income generation (Carson, 2018).
5. Disruptive dream technologies: augmented reality (AR)
La augmented reality It has enormous potential when it comes to intrapreneurship. Well, it allows digital information to be superimposed on a vision of the real world, providing an immersive experience. This can be used for training, marketing, product development and much more.
Currently, it's just scratching the surface when it comes to AR, but its potential is huge. Well, experts expect the AR market to exceed a value of $140.000 billion by 2025 (itTrends, 2021).
These are some of the disruptive technologies that are beginning to have an impact on companies around the world. As an intrapreneur, it is important to be aware of these and what they could mean for your organization, so that you can spot opportunities for innovation and change.
