What are the technology trends to look out for in 2018?

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Partner Insight: However you look at it, digital disruption is here to stay. Many US companies like Google, Apple, Amazon and Tesla are leading the way in technological innovation.

One key trend at the forefront of the digital space is artificial intelligence (AI). Some estimates predict that the AI market could grow from $5bn to $120bn by 2025. So AI is a trend which is definitely important, and is set to transform certain industries, like the healthcare sector. A report from digital consultancy Juniper Research, has found that annual cost savings derived from the adoption of ‘chatbots' in healthcare will reach $3.6bn globally by 2022, up from an estimated $2.8m in 2017. This growth will average 320% per annum, as AI (artificial intelligence) powered chatbots will...

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