Intelligent CIO Kuwait Issue 2 | Page 45

/////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// FINAL WORD Blockchain and predictive technologies to take centre stage in 2019 In 2019, IT departments will need to incorporate more Blockchain into their workflows for data security says Johnny Karam, Regional Vice President, Emerging Region, of Veritas Technologies which operates in Kuwait. He argues that although the benefits that Blockchain will bring to an organisation’s security protocols are unparalleled, there are other areas where it will make a prominent impact. G oing into 2019, we’re going to see the technology market continue to transform and adapt to new customer demands. In particular, IT and data companies will be collecting, analysing and providing insights about vast volumes of data; more so than ever before. Businesses will need to start thinking about the future of how they perform these tasks, and how to take advantage of new solutions that can make the jobs and lives of the people responsible for these tasks easier. New solutions can also guarantee more security and reliability, enabling better relationships with customers. In particular, data and IT staff will tend to incorporate more Blockchain technology into their workflows for data security and protection. And with the consistent stream of business, leveraging technologies that enable predictive insights will give IT staff the tools to know how or when to upgrade technology to ensure there are no business disruptions. Blockchain’s effect on data backup and recovery The benefits that Blockchain will bring to an organisation’s security protocols are unparalleled. However, there are other areas that will www.intelligentcio.com INTELLIGENTCIO 45