Modern businesses make use of a number of technologies to move forward in today’s dynamic market conditions. They utilize everything from software solutions, enterprise-grade tools, websites and apps, digital marketing strategies, and the latest business trends to gain a competitive edge while increasing their own productivity and efficiency. The software development Dubai industry doesn’t lack companies offering development and technology consultation services in one package. 

There are many things we can infer from the evolution of software development over the years. It’s not surprising that the industry is still advancing owing to the increasing demand for software solutions. 

That said, here are 4 predictions from the Forbes Technology Council experts on various factors that will contribute to the growth of software development. 

• Containerization: Many organizations will agree that containerization has its fair share of impressive benefits. But the trend hasn’t picked up pace. As of now, teams using containerization is uncommon. But the prediction is that in just a few years, there will only be a few organizations that don’t use containerization. 
  
• Native analytics: The role of analytics in modern business operations is crucial. That’s why next-gen software solutions are expected to feature native analytics modules. Leading software companies have already started to include Natural Language Generation (NLG) in native analytics modules of bespoke solutions. The trend is of particular interest to companies providing open source development services. 
  
• AI-first development: AI and machine learning have already gone mainstream, and have established their presence across many industries including eCommerce, social media, entertainment, health & transportation etc. An increase in demand for AI-first software is anticipated. Smart virtual assistants and self-driving technologies would become prevalent sooner than we think, according to experts. 
  
• Edge computing: With the Internet of Things garnering more attention every day, organizations trying to leverage it will need better data processing capabilities which is where edge computing comes in. Edge computing is expected to change how data are processed, by essentially removing processing workload from the server-side. We will soon be able to see edge computing in non-IoT use cases. It will influence software development as well. 
  

Conclusion

Only leading software development companies in Dubai seem to be adopting the hottest technology trends and industry best practices. Many companies are reluctant to adapt to change. Considering what’s ahead of software development, it’d be a wise move for organizations to prepare in advance to welcome the inevitable changes headed their way.