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Business: Trends Report 2023, Quantumrun Foresight

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the business world across industries, and operational models may never be the same again. For instance, the rapid shift to remote work and online commerce has accelerated the need for digitization and automation, forever altering how companies do business. This report section will cover the macro business trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023, including the increasing investment in technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to streamline operations and better serve customers. 

At the same time, 2023 will undoubtedly hold many challenges, such as data privacy and cybersecurity, as businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape. In what has been termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we may see companies—and the nature of business—evolve at an unprecedented rate.

Click here to explore more category insights from Quantumrun Foresight’s 2023 Trends Report.

The COVID-19 pandemic upended the business world across industries, and operational models may never be the same again. For instance, the rapid shift to remote work and online commerce has accelerated the need for digitization and automation, forever altering how companies do business. This report section will cover the macro business trends Quantumrun Foresight is focusing on in 2023, including the increasing investment in technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to streamline operations and better serve customers. 

At the same time, 2023 will undoubtedly hold many challenges, such as data privacy and cybersecurity, as businesses navigate an ever-changing landscape. In what has been termed the Fourth Industrial Revolution, we may see companies—and the nature of business—evolve at an unprecedented rate.

Click here to explore more category insights from Quantumrun Foresight’s 2023 Trends Report.

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