The Internet of Things (IoT), along with 3D printing, biotech/ healthcare IT and cryptocurrencies were amongst the top trends that can disrupt industries in the next 3 years, according to research firm KPMG.
The KPMG Global Technology Innovation survey stated these technologies were selected by more than twice as many respondents when compared to last year as technologies that could usher in massive disruption. KPMG said it had surveyed 768 technology business leaders globally, including C-level executives from technology industry startups, mid-sized to large enterprises, venture capital firms and angel investors to identify disruptive technologies, barriers to tech innovation adoption, and the scope of business disruption and new monetisation opportunities driven by emerging technologies.
Digital currencies, including Bitcoin, were listed as technologies promising to offer the greatest potential impact within the next three years.
Survey respondents also noted the continuing impact of Cloud and mobile technologies, the steady rise of data and analytics, autotech, and artificial intelligence.
Most U.S. survey respondents cited home automation while most China survey respondents said sustainable environment/waste management, the study added.
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