Technological evolution of the ICT sector

Abstract

We have not reached the cusp of technology evolution yet. Fresh innovations are lined up for disrupting established “mainstream” technologies. Exploring technology evolution provides clues to the next wave of transformation and strategic decisions. Data centers technologies demonstrate how service “factories” can merge client–server front end, with an elaborate distributed computing and cloud behind, but also illustrate that the technological gap between Webco and Telco offerings is increasing due to web agility and DIY attitudes.