Ingenieur Vol 73 ingenieur Jan-March 2018 | Page 21

infrastructure into a cost center that allows a company to make money easier and faster.  Telcos and banks now depend on mobile technology and the dynamic applications that allow business to be done anywhere at any time.  Fintech is talked about in every trade publication worldwide, and all the newest technology claims to have a huge impact on Fintech and other industries. Agriculture is another great example of how digital transformation will revolutionize farming and food supply over the next 10 to 15 years.   The United Nations predicts the global population will exceed 8.5 billion by 2030 and the scale of activity required to provide food for all is driving the environment to breaking point. Using precision farming, smart irrigation, and smart farm management will allow tech solutions deployed on robust digital infrastructure to streamline proce