Tech Trends report 2023
The SURF Tech Trends report provides an overview of the main technological developments affecting education and research. The 2023 edition highlights themes such as AI, XR and quantum and places them in context with inspiring examples. In this way, the report provides guidance and inspiration in a rapidly changing world.
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SURF Tech Trends 2023: the full report
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The Tech Trends report by chapter
- Moving towards 'Franken models'
- More efficient approach to AI systems
- New ways to access data
- Towards reliable AI
- More accessible computing and models
Read all about trends in Edge
- Cloud-edge continuum
- Digital twins
- Actual real-time data streams
- Run code anywhere
- Robotics-driven automation
Read all about trends in Advanced Computing
- Computing continuum
- Energy sustainability in digital infrastructures
- Protecting sovereignty in digital infrastructures
- Unconventional paradigms for computing
- High-end computing in high-value research areas
Read all about trends in Networking
- Big Tech and networks
- Intelligent networks
- Edge and campus architecture
- Next-generation networks
Read all about trends in Quantum
- Quantum key distribution (QKD) gains momentum
- Quantum computing in the cloud
- Hybrid quantum/classical computing
- Error correction techniques
- Quantum curiosity
Read all about the trends in XR
- Enriching XR by combining technologies
- Augmented virtual social interactions
- New equipment for new realities
- An increasing number of ethical concerns
- A fragmented ecosystem