IT Pro is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more

IT Pro 20/20: The future of augmentation

The ninth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at our changing relationship with augmentation technology

Abstract image of the back of a woman's neck fitted with a QR code

Welcome to the ninth issue of IT Pro 20/20, our digital magazine that brings all of the previous month's most important tech issues into clear view.

Given all that’s going on in the world right now, it’s easy to forget that technology is still evolving. Whether it’s changes to how we work, how we interact with the world, or how we communicate with one another, the next decade will likely be drastically different to the current one. It's this idea that is at the core of this month's issue.

In the first of our three exclusive features, we take a look at the role of augmented technology in business, and how transformative the technology has already been. Unlike the much-hyped virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) has proven to be an exceptionally powerful tool for many roles across a business, from front line workers to executives in a boardroom.

Elsewhere, we examine the surge of interest that many 'touchless technology’ companies have enjoyed ever since it became apparent how dangerous the coronavirus truly was.

We also examine a technology described as the most serious AI threat we face today – deepfakes. What danger does this tech pose to society and is it really a threat to our democracy?

We appreciate you taking the time to download IT Pro 20/20, and we hope you enjoy this month’s future tech-themed stories.

The next IT Pro 20/20 will be available on Friday 30 October – previous issues can be found here. If you would like to receive each issue in your inbox as they release, you can subscribe to our mailing list here.

Featured Resources

IT best practices for accelerating the journey to carbon neutrality

Considerations and pragmatic solutions for IT executives driving sustainable IT

Free Download

The Total Economic Impact™ of IBM Spectrum Virtualize

Cost savings and business benefits enabled by storage built with IBMSpectrum Virtualize

Free download

Using application migration and modernisation to supercharge business agility and resiliency

Modernisation can propel your digital transformation to the next generation

Free Download

The strategic CFO

Why finance transformation propels business value

Free Download

Recommended

IT Pro 20/20: The tech of 2023
Business strategy

IT Pro 20/20: The tech of 2023

10 Feb 2023
IT Pro 20/20: LinkedIn & the toxic world of cyber security
cyber security

IT Pro 20/20: LinkedIn & the toxic world of cyber security

13 Dec 2022
IT Pro 20/20: Inside Japan's war over digital transformation
digital transformation

IT Pro 20/20: Inside Japan's war over digital transformation

4 Nov 2022
IT Pro 20/20: The ABBA effect
augmented reality (AR)

IT Pro 20/20: The ABBA effect

4 Oct 2022

Most Popular

The big PSTN switch off: What’s happening between now and 2025?
Sponsored

The big PSTN switch off: What’s happening between now and 2025?

13 Mar 2023
Pension Protection Fund confirms employee data exposed in GoAnywhere breach
ransomware

Pension Protection Fund confirms employee data exposed in GoAnywhere breach

24 Mar 2023
Online Safety Bill: Why is Ofcom being thrown under the bus?
Policy & legislation

Online Safety Bill: Why is Ofcom being thrown under the bus?

24 Mar 2023