Embrace New Computing Technologies to Enable Innovation

The primary benefits of orchestrating across multiple computing technologies lie in the ability to handle problems that are difficult to manage today, such as:

• High complexity. New computing technologies will be able to deal with high-dimensional optimization problems and will be scalable for large problems, potentially using less memory and energy.

• Interoperability. Future-focused trends in computing will emphasize the need to use multiple computing mechanisms via an orchestration tier. In doing so, they will support and extend human-to-agent (HAI), agent-to-agent and agent-to-human interactions.

• New use cases. Innovations in industries as far afield as manufacturing and logistics, financial services, life sciences, materials and drug discovery will be possible because of the data and network integration between classical, quantum computing, neuromorphic and photonic computing environments.

Trends in computing bring forth dramatic change from the classical computing approach. Embracing that future is not about entirely replacing classical computing models but rather creating an environment where they can coexist with new models.

To prepare, cultivate the following enablers:

• High problem-solving acumen. Anticipate cost and complexity challenges, including those related to security and trust.

• High tolerance for change. Traditional organizational structures are designed to deliver consistent value using proven approaches and are inherently resistant to change. In contrast, building and creating value from different computing technologies operating in the same environment requires new organizational structures that can withstand frequent changes and higher failure rates.

• Composable technology architectures. Organizations with multiple rigid architectural approaches must rearchitect systems and applications to better integrate and interface across compute mechanisms. Composable systems offer the best way to optimize the computing environment.

• A robust orchestration layer. This layer and associated services enable access to software, storage and networks for each portion of the application workflow. Select platforms that can support the development and deployment of applications across a hybrid compute environment.

• Strong data and system security governance. Emerging trends in computing technologies will introduce significant security risks, as each system operates autonomously and generates data that it passes to other systems. The governance and security of data pipelines and systems will require an overhaul.

• Discipline in a federated world. Manage AI agents, edge and devices with strict discipline, considering the rising cost of computing while accommodating for scale and targeting innovative use cases.

Gartner also recommends creating opportunity maps for your industry and computing environment, and adopting a lab-to-factory approach to actively explore and orchestrate between innovative computing approaches.

Learn more about how Gartner works with technical teams to navigate new computing technologies, execute efficiently and drive business results.