10 Gartner Technology Trends For 2016 And The Impacts On Solution Providers

The 'Device Mesh'

Beyond PCs, businesses are beginning to see an expanding number of endpoints in the workplace, including wearable devices, mobile devices, home electronics devices, and even automotive devices. This slew of new endpoints means an increasingly complex number of back-end systems through an array of networks.

WHAT SOLUTION PROVIDERS NEED TO KNOW: Recognizing the so-called "device mesh" trend in the industry is essential for providers that specialize in managed services, device management and security. These companies will need to keep up as connection models expand and as more devices lead to larger gaps in network security.