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Cloud Computing
Another important enabler is cloud computing—shared access to
computer systems, especially software and storage on the web,
allowing users to work remotely. The COVID-19 pandemic—and the
remote work it imposes—make cloud computing more critical to
businesses. Companies that use cloud computing do not need to
invest in expensive hardware and software to run complex
applications such as AI. Instead, they typically subscribe to services
and use shared infrastructure offered by cloud computing providers.
It gives companies the flexibility to scale the subscription as their
needs grow. And as providers regularly update their infrastructure,
companies do not need to worry about keeping up with the latest
technology. Five big players in AI also dominate the cloud computing
market: Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Alibaba, and IBM.
Mobile Devices
The trend of distributed computing is made possible by the
development of mobile devices. Mobile computing development
has been so tremendous that high-end smartphones are now as
powerful as a PC, making it the primary computing and Internet

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access device for most people. The portability of the devices
empowers mobility and in turn increases productivity on-the-go. It
also allows the distributed delivery of customer experiences. Today,
smartphones are robust enough to power facial recognition, voice
assistant, AR, VR, and even 3D printing.