Virtual Present

The arrival of Covid-19 accelerated some technological trends that were expected for five or a decade. The way we use technology has a direct impact on our lives, revolutionizes the ways we do business and gives us new ways of relating. The lockdown started in 2020 significantly boosted e-commerce and all kinds of remote activities. Online education and work are a sample of the technological trends that will continue to consolidate during the current year and in the near future. Here we review what, we believe, are the trends that will mark 2021.

THE CLOUD

Data centers are the strengths of information. We know as "The Cloud" the interconnected computers that make up these computing strengths. Today they are considered a fundamental tool for companies and users who want to store their important files. Likewise, this form of storage has been key during the pandemic. Sharing files through the cloud allowed many companies to carry out their activities remotely, and to emerge afloat during the economic crisis. The services of "The Cloud" will continue to grow and evolve in the near future, very soon the physical files that we know will move to these data strengths.

NEW PLATFORMS

Data centers are the strengths of information. We know as "The Cloud" the interconnected computers that make up these computing strengths. Today they are considered a fundamental tool for companies and users who want to store their important files. Likewise, this form of storage has been key during the pandemic. Sharing files through the cloud allowed many companies to carry out their activities remotely, and to emerge afloat during the economic crisis. The services of "The Cloud" will continue to grow and evolve in the near future, very soon the physical files that we know will move to these data strengths.

CYBERSECURITY

As digitization advances, cybersecurity requirements increase. It is increasingly common for companies to choose to digitize their processes; however, this also makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks that can have reputational consequences. For this reason, cybersecurity services will continue to evolve at the same pace as digital transformation.

HOME OFFICE

Although the day is getting closer and closer to confinement, teleworking was a great alternative for many workers who changed their commute hours for other activities that somehow improved their quality of life. In the case of companies, operating costs have been greatly reduced and the productivity of their employees has also increased. According to a survey conducted by OCCMundial, six out of 10 organizations in our country plan to maintain the home office scheme after the pandemic ends.

E-COMMERCE

E-commerce got a big boost during the pandemic. In 2020 Amazon broke its billing record and during the second quarter of that year reported earnings of 88 thousand 910 million dollars. In our country, the Mexican Association for Online Sales (AMVO) recorded growth of more than 300% in online sales and

It is estimated that during 2021 two out of 10 companies will allocate 30% of their total sales to electronic commerce.