Deloitte Development Apps

Today’s business leaders need clear, concise andwell-informedperspectives on important dynamics that are currentlyreshaping thebusiness environment. Deloitte’s Business Trendsreports deliverjust that.We don’t have a crystal ball, and we can’t predict the future.Butwe do have the privilege of serving clients who are creatingthefuture; access to some of the best minds on the planet;relentlesscuriosity; and a commitment to intellectual integrity andrigor. Wedraw upon all of these in the creation of these reports—along witha survey of hundreds of senior executives from aroundtheworld.This year’s report on the theme of “Navigating the next waveofglobalization” explores nine trends that are currentlyreshapingthe business environment, driven by long-term,probablyirreversible, shifts in the global economy.

Deloitte’s annual Technology Trendsreportexamines the ever-evolving landscape of technology put tobusinessuse. Although it is written from the perspective of theCIO, itwill also inform business executives on exciting newpossibilitiesto apply technology to address their most pressingbusinesschallenges.This report shares relevant technology trends. Woven throughmanyof the trends is the growing convergence of cloud, social andmobilecomputing, analytics and cyber – fundamentally changinghowinformation is accessed and used in business operationsanddecision-making. The focus is less on the mechanics oftechnology.The mentality of "there’s an app for that" captures theessence ofthis change, engaging users wherever and whenever theychoose.Each trend will have business impact over the next 18 months,andsupports immediate consideration. Take time to develop anexplicitstrategy in each area, even if you choose to simply waitandsee.