New Relic Experts Make Their Tech Predictions for 2020
Blog post from New Relic
As 2019 closes, industry experts predict significant developments in infrastructure and application development for 2020, highlighting trends in DevOps, AIOps, serverless computing, cloud services, and programming languages. Companies are expected to move away from "No-Ops" and embrace the value of Ops teams, while DevOps practices are anticipated to gain traction globally. AIOps tools are predicted to become more user-friendly, driving broader adoption to enhance digital transformations. Serverless computing is foreseen to optimize resource allocation during peak times, with functions-as-a-service evolving to handle more complex workloads. Competition in the cloud services market is expected to intensify, particularly with Microsoft Azure gaining ground against AWS and Google. The complexity of managing Kubernetes will continue to challenge organizations, prompting a demand for skilled engineers and improved observability tools. The Java ecosystem will see a shift towards OpenJDK due to changes in Oracle's support policies, while Rust's popularity is expected to grow as a viable alternative to C++. Furthermore, the rise of serverless platforms will encourage legacy enterprises to innovate alongside cloud-native companies, with a focus on achieving comprehensive end-to-end observability solutions.