A few more weeks and it's the start of a new year once again. Like most new years, it will be bittersweet as people say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. When it comes to technology, emerging trends will surely come in the coming year. Here are some of the tech trends you have to watch out for in 2017.

Block Chain

As data security threats are getting stronger and more often, companies will also use solutions that will strengthen their security against these threats. Blockchain and distributed ledgers provide the solution for these threats. The recent collaboration between Microsoft and Webjet to use blockchain shows how ready and open businesses are in adopting the method. By using blockchain, it is easier to trace any changes and access made to the stored data.

Adaptive Security Architecture

Adaptive security architecture simply means having a flexible security strategy to protect the organization's information. By using this measure, businesses stop being passive but becomes dynamic and proactive in how they set up their security because there will always be a new threat.

Digital Twins

Digital twins refer to the computerized companions of physical assets which are used to improve and add value to the operations of a business. This technology will continue to emerge in 2017 and will represent millions of other things in the next five years.

Conversational Systems

These refer to chat bots and other microphone-enabled devices. This technology will continue to improve and move beyond the traditional desktop computers to other multiple devices. As the system continues to evolve, there will be much better connection and interaction models between devices improving user experience.

Intelligent Things

When referring to intelligent things, they are not limited to computers alone but also includes smart appliances, drones, and other things that use artificial intelligent. However, instead of just relying on standalone programming, these things will be more collaborative with each other, their surroundings, and the people they interact with.