CA Technologies Announces Top 5 IT Technologies of 2016
Business innovation through accelerated adoption of containers, agile security, analytics, IoT, and blockchain

CA Technologies Korea (www.ca.com/kr) announced the top five IT technologies that will drive business innovation in 2016.

CA predicted that the application economy would accelerate in business and IT operations, app development, and data management methods in 2016, and selected five major IT technologies: ▲acceleration of flexible and scalable development through containers ▲full-scale implementation of Agile security ▲emergence of analytics customer experience ▲visualization of the Internet of Things (IoT) into actual applications ▲and the resurgence of blockchain technology.

In today's business environment, where software is at the center, companies can exceed customer expectations through the adoption of agile practices and digital transformation. Whether utilizing containers, agile security, analytics, the Internet of Things, blockchain, or any other technology, it is crucial to find a partner with diverse business experience.

Michael Choi, President of CA Technologies Korea, said, “To stay ahead in today’s fierce competition in the application economy era, companies must drive digital transformation and adopt agile practices to adapt to the changing market.”

1. Accelerating flexible and scalable development through containers

Enterprises can easily simplify current complex software architectures and development processes by utilizing containers and microservices. Container technology shapes the future of software development standards and enables developers to move applications from one system to another more easily and efficiently.

Microservices enable the independent operation of small-scale services and help continuously release new features without having to wait for a new version of the entire application. This technology completely transforms the way applications are developed, built, and upgraded. It is also useful for companies that need to keep pace with the changing market by focusing on agility.

2. Agile Security Takes Off

Security is essential in all aspects of application design, development, and implementation. As development cycles accelerate, security must be considered from the very beginning of the project and development process. Today, the need for security has increased even further amidst numerous security incidents, their economic impact, and growing social concern.

In 2016, all roads will lead to a new idea called 'Agile Security.' In large-scale software development that proceeds at a rapid pace, security must be considered alongside DevOps and Agile practices.

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), combined with appropriate tools, address security challenges, enhance the impact of agile processes, and further cultivate the trust and confidence that are central to the customer experience. Modern security technologies and development methodologies accelerate the development of innovative applications while maximizing the utilization of sensitive data and assets and protecting them securely.

3. Analytics Emerges as the New Standard for Customer Experience

Over the past few years, analytics has evolved from business intelligence to transactional data and big data. Real-time analytics, which enhances the customer experience by linking predictive insights with prescriptive behavior, will become the new standard. With the rise of the "single-person household," companies must provide a wider variety of services, pricing, sales, and products in a personalized manner. This demands analytical tools and techniques capable of deriving meaningful insights.

Analytics enhances the customer experience based on security that protects customers. New analytics techniques utilize user patterns and machine learning to distinguish between legitimate customers and illegal traders, providing seamless service and a customer experience.

4. Internet of Things (IoT) visualized as actual applications

The Internet of Things (IoT), a component of digital transformation, holds significant potential but remains in its early stages. Analytics and security maximize the value of IoT. The inherent multilayered and hand-off capabilities of IoT create more vulnerabilities and attack points than ever before, increasing the risk of collisions. While IoT is a definite next-generation trend, there is a great deal of complexity behind it.

With the full-scale launch of the Internet of Things in 2016, 'Identity of Things' is expected to become a key topic. Just like user accounts, device accounts and the data within those devices must be authenticated and trusted. Tools such as Identity and Access Management (IAM) and IoT interaction tables that support the Internet of Things are necessary for users to communicate with the correct 'things' and prevent conflicts, denials, and duplication between devices.

5. The Revival of Blockchain Technology

Blockchain technology is making a comeback and will be utilized beyond the realm of Bitcoin transactions. Blockchain, which was a keyword for many startups two years ago, is spreading against the backdrop of the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT), the security of inter-device connections, and the need to record communication between devices. Technologies like blockchain, which rely on computer networks and prioritize privacy, enhance agility and customer responsiveness and play a crucial role in the execution of IoT and corporate digital transformation.