With technologies changing all the time, your company must be able to adapt to developments to survive and thrive in a competitive market. Only a forward-thinking business will be able to stand apart from its competitors, and one of the best ways to gain an advantage is by utilising the very best technologies available. Look at the five innovations that have the potential to transform your business.

Cloud Computing

Cloud computing can ensure a more productive workplace, as the data storage facility provides a centralised database that can be accessed on various internet devices, such as a smartphone, laptop or tablet. You can therefore access your most important business files, as well as improving your internal communications. If you are not using it already, now is the time to start.

Enterprise Security

Security can be a major issue for many online companies, so it is essential you have an effective security system in place to manage any potential threats. Masergy’s Unified Enterprise Security is an advanced threat-management solution, identifying persistent threats to your company, whilst predicting when a threat could emerge before they have a chance to occur, which is thanks to a combination of the best machine intelligence with human monitoring.

3D Printing

3D printing is become a more affordable option for various businesses, with the trend doubling in growth in 2016. The revolutionary technology is predominantly used for manufacturing purposes, and it is becoming an increasing popular technology for helping individuals and companies to develop prototypes, which can help a product-based business take an idea to investors. You can create an infinite number of shapes in various sizes, which enables a company to take the manufacturing process into their own hands. Businesses can therefore be as creative as they like, developing innovative products that could exceed even their own expectations, as well as their customers and investors.

Advanced Analytics

Advanced analytics provides real time visibility of your network traffic and application performance, which can be used to make significant changes to your business operations. You can therefore filter your traffic by an IP address, application, protocol, port and QoS service plane. The technologies could therefore be ideal for marketing, risk management and economics.

Dreamer Stylus

If you operate a creative business, you must consider incorporating the inspiring Dreamer Stylus into your business operations. The innovative stationery tool is transforming how you can write and draw on an iPad or paper. You simply push the button and start creating using a range of colours. Your employees can therefore decide whether to be creative on paper or device, whilst improving their writing styles and drawing skills, which will make them feel inspired in the workplace.

Different technologies can transform different businesses, so it pays to keep your ear to the ground to identify the innovative systems and devices that can help your business reach its potential. Be open to emerging technology developments, as every system has the potential to improve your company’s service and revenue.