Key predictions for infrastructure software in 2024

Prioritizing thorough risk assessments, continuous testing, and compliance checks is crucial before extensive software deployments. The concurrent software development ecosystem demands a delicate balance between innovation and dependability. While AI and ML have garnered significant interest, the current focus is on achieving a harmonious equilibrium between efficiency and security. This shift underscores the importance of responsible decision-making, privacy protection, and ethical standards. Anticipating a rise in technologies embodying these principles, our software development experts have analyzed trends and formulated predictions for 2024, emphasizing a balanced approach in the infrastructure development cycle.

Strengthening Cybersecurity: Ensuring Resilient Data Security

Trustworthy software development will be imperative, with a focus on cybersecurity, data security, and privacy, prioritizing encryption, access control, and data protection.

Ongoing Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM)

CTEM assesses the accessibility, exposure, and exploitability of digital and physical assets, prioritizing cybersecurity by managing potential exposures. The crucial steps for a successful CTEM program involve scoping, initiating in key areas like external attack surfaces and SaaS security, establishing a robust discovery process, prioritizing threats, validating attack scenarios, focusing on high-value assets, and mobilizing teams. By 2026, organizations prioritizing CTEM are projected to be three times less likely to face breaches.

 Accessible Generative AI for All

The widespread accessibility of generative AI (GenAI) is increasing, with projections indicating that over 80% of enterprises will utilize GenAI APIs and models by 2026, compared to less than 5% in 2023. This democratization is set to provide business users with access to vast internal and external information sources, fostering knowledge sharing.

AI Trust, Risk, and Security Management (TRiSM)

The democratization of AI access underscores the need for resilient AI trust, risk, and security management. By 2026, implementing AI TRiSM controls is predicted to enhance decision-making accuracy by eliminating up to 80% of faulty and unauthorized information.

Blockchain applications beyond cryptocurrencies

Blockchain technology, known for its association with cryptocurrencies, extends its applications beyond digital currency. Its immutable data ledger, operating on a consensus model, provides valuable security applications in various domains, eliminating the need for a trusted third party in transactions.

AI-Augmented Development

Utilizing technologies like GenAI and machine learning, AI-augmented development assists software engineers in designing, coding, and testing applications. This approach enhances developer productivity and addresses the growing demand for efficient infrastructure software solutions.

Intelligent Applications

 Defined by Gartner as applications with learned adaptation capabilities, intelligent applications leverage AI-based services to dynamically adapt to user needs, providing enhanced user experiences.

Machine Customers

The rise of ‘custobots’ or machine customers involves autonomously negotiating and purchasing goods and services. This trend is expected to generate trillions of dollars in revenues by 2030, requiring strategic considerations for facilitating these algorithms and devices.

Sustainable Technology

Focused on digital solutions enabling environmental, social, and governance outcomes, sustainable technology addresses concerns about energy consumption and environmental impact. By 2027, 25% of CIOs are expected to have their compensation linked to sustainable technology impact.

Intelligent and Secure Platform Engineering

The industry will encourage the development of platforms, emphasizing infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and security automation for enhanced productivity and security. Involving the building of self-service internal development platforms, platform engineering optimizes productivity and accelerates the delivery of business value. Customizable platforms with composable capabilities are predicted to be used by over 70% of enterprises by 2027.

AI-Enhanced Efficiency with Prudence

Software developers will cautiously embrace AI/ML tools for efficiency, focusing on frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and secure AI development to address security risks.

Building Resilience with a Digital Immune System

Organizations will prioritize resilience in infrastructure software development through CloudOps, DevSecOps, and AI/ML, emphasizing disaster recovery solutions and continuous monitoring.

The Ongoing Resurgence of Python

Python’s versatility in machine learning, data science, and various domains will continue to drive its dominance.

React Native revolutionizes cross-platform app development.

React Native is expected to thrive as the preferred framework for cross-platform app development, streamlining global market presence.

The Advancement of Cloud-Native Technologies

Cloud-native technologies will evolve for agility, reduced complexity, and enhanced scalability in IT infrastructure operations.

Kubernetes at the Helm of Container Orchestration

Kubernetes will maintain its leadership, providing automated and scalable solutions for managing containerized applications.

The Sustained Growth of Software Development Outsourcing

Software development outsourcing will continue to gain momentum for cost reduction and access to specialized resources.

An era of DevSecOps Security practices

DevSecOps will take center stage, integrating security into the development lifecycle for more secure applications.

Efficient CloudOps Operations

CloudOps will be a key trend, optimizing cloud-based operations for cost savings, enhanced brand reputation, and sustainable business practices.

Quality Assurance Automation

QA automation will play a pivotal role, incorporating AI integration and early defect detection for higher-quality software.

IoT’s Rise

IoT will witness multifaceted growth, driven by edge computing, AI infusion, and 5G connectivity, bringing transformative changes across industries.

The Ongoing Evolution of Fintech

Fintech will expand its offerings, focusing on digital banking solutions, secure payment platforms, and AI-powered risk management.

Persistent Transformation in Healthcare

The healthcare ecosystem will embrace digital advancements, adopting IoT, predictive analytics, telemedicine, wearables, and virtual assistants for improved patient care.

Tech-Infused Progress in Retail

Retail will be defined by AI-driven customer engagement, AR shopping experiences, and predictive inventory management, revolutionizing the shopping journey.

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As the industry propels towards new horizons, the convergence of groundbreaking technologies and steadfast values is paramount. In the ecosystem of software development, the equilibrium between innovation and core principles ensures a future of sustained progress and prosperity. Embrace the transformative power of technology with the assurance that Alliance PRO stands as a testament to grounded innovation, setting the standard for excellence in the dynamic ecosystem of 2024 and beyond.