hype cycle 2012
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Hype Cycle
2012
1. Hype Cycle for Analytic Applications, 2012.................................................................2
2. Hype Cycle for Smart Grid Technologies, 2012...............................................4
3. Hype Cycle for Application Architecture, 2012...........................................................5
4. Hype Cycle for Business Process Management, 2012.............................................7
5. Hype Cycle for Business Use of Social Technologies, 2012...................................8
6. Hype Cycle for Consumer Devices, 2012....................................................................11
7. Hype Cycle for Consumer Services and Mobile Applications, 2012..................13
8. Hype Cycle for Consumer Technologies, 2012.........................................................15
9. Hype Cycle for CRM Marketing Applications, 2012.................................................17
10. Hype Cycle for the Internet of Things, 2012..............................................................19
11. Hype Cycle for Mobile Device Technologies, 2012.................................................21
12. Hype Cycle for Networking and Communications, 2012.......................................23
13. Hype Cycle for Semiconductors and Electronics Technologies, 2012.............25
14. Hype Cycle for Server Technologies, 2012................................................................27
15. Hype Cycle for Smart Grid Technologies, 2012........................................................29
16. Hype Cycle for Social Software, 2012..........................................................................30
17. Hype Cycle for Unified Communications and Collaboration, 2012...................32
18. Hype Cycle for Wireless Networking Infrastructure, 2012...................................34
1. Hype Cycle for Smart Grid Technologies, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00233783Analyst(s): Zarko Sumic
1.1. SUMMARY
The smart grid is a vision of the future electricity delivery infrastructure that improves network efficiency and resilience, while empowering consumers and addressing energy sustainability concerns. This Hype Cycle outlines diverse technologies that enable energy-provisioning transformation.
1.2. Detail
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Networking IT and OT
o At the Peak
Home Energy Management/Consumer Energy Management Big Data in Energy and Utilities Consumer Energy Storage Smart Appliances Social Media for Utilities Complex-Event Processing Energy Storage (Renewables Integration) Business Process Management for Utilities Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles/Electric Vehicles Home-Area Network Operational Technology Security Advanced Distribution Management Systems Distributed Generation Microgrids
o Sliding Into the Trough
Combined Heat and Power Phasor Measurement Units Customer Gateways Advanced Metering Infrastructure Demand Response CIM-Driven Integration Standards Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems Advanced Distribution Protection and Restoration Devices Broadband Over Power Lines Energy Storage (Grid System)
o Climbing the Slope
Intelligent Electronic Devices Meter Data Management RF Networks for Utility Field Applications Energy Storage (UPS/Power Quality) Event-Driven Architecture
o Entering the Plateau
Process Data Historians o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
2. Hype Cycle for Application Architecture, 2012
Published: 25 July 2012 ID:G00235301
Analyst(s): Daniel Sholler
VIEW SUMMARY
Understanding the evolution of application architectural styles and design practices is critical to the successful delivery of new and emerging approaches to applications. This includes service orientation, representational state transfer, cloud computing and event-driven systems.
2.1. Table of Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Public Web APIs Cloud-Optimized Application Design Cloud Transaction Processing Context Delivery Architecture
o At the Peak
Intelligent Business Operations Context-Enriched Services Mobile Web Applications Social Software Standards Cloud BPM HTML5 Hybrid Cloud Computing Process Templates Complex-Event Processing Platform as a Service Cloud Parallel Processing Activity Streams Elastic Multitenancy
o Sliding Into the Trough
Enterprise Mashups SOA Backplane In-Memory Data Grids Master Data Management Model Driven Architectures Federated SOA Web-Oriented Architecture SOA Centers of Excellence Representational State Transfer Social Software Suites Content Integration and Migration Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
o Climbing the Slope
Composite Applications Enterprise Architecture Unified Communications and Collaboration Event-Driven Architecture
o Entering the Plateau
B2B Web Services Service-Oriented Architecture Mobile Application Development Platforms
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels
3. Hype Cycle for Business Process Management, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00232197
Analyst(s): John Dixon
3.1.VIEW SUMMARY
The 2012 Hype Cycle for Business Process Management highlights a range of emerging and established technologies and disciplines that enable BPM to continue to deliver significant, tangible business value to organizations of all types, regardless of size, geography or industry.
3.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
Consider These Perspectives on BPM Hype and Reality Several New Hype Cycle Entries Have Been Added for 2012 A Range of Factors Influenced the Dynamics of 2012 Hype Cycle Position Changes
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Subject-Oriented BPM (S-BPM) Chief Process Officer Cloud Business Rule Management (BRM) Services Enterprise-Class Agile Development Case Management Frameworks Social Network Analysis for BPM Social BPM BPA for the Masses BPM Methodology Toolbox BPM Certification Information Semantic Services
o At the Peak
Business Capability Modeling Business Process Governance Intelligent Business Operations Intelligent Business Process Management Suite BPM Platform as a Service (bpmPaaS) Business Process Optimization and Simulation Multienterprise Business Process Platform Automated Business Process Discovery Enterprise Metadata Management Cloud BPM Process Templates BPM-Enabled BPO Complex-Event Processing Business Process Management in C&SI Composite Content Applications
o Sliding Into the Trough
Business Process Management, the Discipline Business Rule Management Systems Business Process Management Suites
o Climbing the Slope
BPM Standards Business Process Competency Center Business Activity Monitoring
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
4. Hype Cycle for Business Use of Social Technologies, 2012
Published: 31 July 2012 ID:G00234394
Analyst(s): Susan Landry
4.1.VIEW SUMMARY
This Hype Cycle examines how social technologies are being used in specific business functions and how certain industries apply social technologies. Use this report to understand the social hype within a business use context, and to guide realistic user expectations.
Analysis
o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
Consumerization in Full Force Hype Is Evident in Accelerated Progress in Some Areas and Stalling-Out in Others New Appetite for Internal and B2B Social Opportunities
o The Priority Matrix
o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Collaborative Customer Interfaces Social Magazines Social IT Management Persona Management Customer-Centric Web Strategies No-Email Initiatives Social Employee Recognition Systems Physician Social Media Social Network Analysis for BPM Alumni Community Management Social BPM Social TV Social CRM: Social Feedback Management Social Media Strategic Impact on EA Social Gaming Ad Networks Social Learning Platform Social Media Compliance
o At the Peak
Employee Use of Social Media in Government Expertise Location and Management Social Media Analytics for Retail HCM and Social Software Social Coupons Social Media Metrics Social CRM: Social Marketing Social CRM for Sales Social Media for Utilities Social Recruitment Software Social Commerce Social Media Marketing Platforms Media Discovery and Recommendation Engines F-Commerce Social CRM: Community Peer-to-Peer Support
o Sliding Into the Trough
Group Buying Social Shopping Sites Community Marketing Automotive Social Media Distribution Social Learning Platform for Education Social Network Payment System Knowledge Management for Customer Self-Service Enterprise Use of Social Media in Government Microblogging for Retailers
o Climbing the Slope
Social Media in Education o Entering the Plateau
Community Reviews o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
5. Hype Cycle for Consumer Devices, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00233994
Analyst(s): Meike Escherich
5.1.VIEW SUMMARY
Consumer devices are converging and vendor competition is intensifying. Only technology that delivers a superior user experience will stand out. This report advises vendors on the maturity and use of new consumer devices to help with ongoing decisions in the R&D space.
5.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o On the Rise
Photonic Crystal Displays Super Hi-Vision Systems Flexible Display Quantum Dot Displays Volumetric and Holographic Displays Mobile Transphones Electrofluidic and Electrowetting Displays Voice-Augmented MFPs 4K x 2K TV Displays Internet Radio Wearable Computers MEMS Displays
o At the Peak
Consumer Smart Appliances OLED TVs Ultrabooks Broadband-Connected Televisions 3D LCDs Solar Power Mobile Devices
o Sliding Into the Trough
Head-Mounted Displays Over-the-Top Set-Top Boxes PC-Grade SSDs Home Server Ultra-Mini-PC Chromebooks 3D Flat-Panel TVs and Displays Connected Imaging Devices Digital Pens Embedded Wireless Cellular Modems E-Book Readers
o Climbing the Slope
All-in-One PCs Media Tablets Connected Portable Media Players Connected Portable Navigation Devices Basic Communication Devices — Open OS Multitouch Displays Terrestrial Digital Radio Satellite Digital Radio Game Consoles as Media Hubs
o Entering the Plateau
Bluetooth in Automobiles Interactive TV Netbooks Premium Communication Devices — Open OS Blu-ray Devices for Consumers Connected Video Game Handhelds Navigation Solutions
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
6. Hype Cycle for Consumer Services and Mobile Applications,
2012
Published: 30 July 2012 ID:G00233882
Analyst(s): Michael Gartenberg
6.1.VIEW SUMMARY
This Hype Cycle covers a range of consumer applications and services, including communication, entertainment, productivity and collaboration. It examines the status of and prospects for consumer services and apps in an era of the personal cloud and advises vendors on how to profit from these trends.
6.2.O
Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Personal Cloud Entertainment Platforms Transmedia Web Real-Time Communications 3D TV Services TV App Platforms Mobile Virtual Worlds Social TV Mobile Security Apps Personal Cloud Optimized Download Mobile Social Gaming
o At the Peak
Natural-Language Question Answering HD Voice Mobile Payment Acceptance With Card Readers Context-Enriched Services Gamification Mobile Sports and Fitness HTML5 Mobile Coupons Ultra-High-Speed Broadband Internet Broadband-Connected Televisions Application Stores Augmented Reality Virtual Assistants NFC Payment
o Sliding Into the Trough
Group Buying Internet TV Mobile-Learning Low-Range/Midrange Handsets Social Gaming Mobile Health Monitoring Mobile VoIP Rich Communication Suite Mobile-Learning Smartphones Mobile Money Transfer
LBA/LBM Indoor Positioning Addressable TV Advertising 2D Bar Code Marketing Mobile OTA Payment
o Climbing the Slope
E-Coupons Phone Bar Code Reader Mobile Advertising IPTV Mobile Banking Mobile Social Networks Network DVR Embedded Cellular Data
o Entering the Plateau
Mobile IM Mobile Search Next-Generation Voice Mobile Music Streaming Mobile TV Streaming
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
7. Hype Cycle for Consumer Technologies, 2012
Published: 1 August 2012 ID:G00233995
Analyst(s): Carolina Milanesi
7.1.VIEW SUMMARY
This Hype Cycle examines the prospects for and status of various consumer technologies. It advises consumer electronics vendors, service providers, developers and others on the maturity of these technologies and their use. Mobility, connectivity and user interfaces remain the focus of innovation.
7.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Bioacoustic Sensing Super Hi-Vision Systems 802.11ah Flexible Display Tunable Frequency RF Antenna 802.11ad 802.11ac Quantum Tunneling Composite Electrovibration Wireless Video — 60GHz Fabric-Based Computing Ensemble Interactions
o At the Peak
HD Voice Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Direct 3D Printing Smartphone Hypervisors Glonass Browser Client OS Augmented Reality PC Hypervisors Dual Noise Cancellation G.hn Home Networking Standard Mobile High-Definition Link
o Sliding Into the Trough
NFC Mobile WLAN Access Points Gesture Control Software-Defined Radio E-Textbook Indoor Positioning Pico Projectors Device-Embedded Biometric Authentication Home Health Monitoring Micro Fuel Cells Embedded Wireless Cellular Modems Bluetooth 3.0 TV Place-Shifting USB 3.0
Voice to Text on Mobile Devices Wireless Video — 2.4/5GHz
o Climbing the Slope
E-Coupons Haptics MEMS Gyroscopes Nonvolatile Memory Caching 802.15.4/ZigBee Electronic Paper Consumerization Multitouch Displays Trusted Portable Storage Security Convergent Charging 802.11n Magnetometer PC-Grade Solid-State Drives VoIP Over WLAN Consumer Telematics Embedded Cellular Data Phone-as-a-Token Authentication Methods Consumer Digital Rights Management
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
8. Hype Cycle for CRM Marketing Applications, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00233834
Analyst(s): Kimberly Collins
8.1.VIEW SUMMARY
Marketing applications and technologies vary greatly in maturity and user adoption. Gartner's Hype Cycle can help you determine investment priorities, address drivers and inhibitors, understand benefits, and build a road map for integrated marketing management.
8.2.Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Uplift Modeling Persona Management Cross-Channel Analytics MDM and Social Data Voice of the Customer Marketing Mix Optimization Integrated Marketing Management Web Content Product Recommendation Engine
o At the Peak
Campaign Management SaaS Social Coupons Social Media Metrics Global, Integrated MRM Social CRM: Social Marketing Mobile Coupons MRM: Marketing Fulfillment Price Optimization Marketing Performance Management Social Analytics Social Commerce MRM Analytics Online Advertising Data Exchanges Predictive Campaign Analytics Loyalty Marketing Multichannel Campaign Management
o Sliding Into the Trough
Event-Triggered Marketing MRM SaaS MRM: Planning and Financial Management External Community Platforms Real-Time Decisioning for Customer Best Next Action Text Analytics MRM: Creative Production Management Branded Content Management Customer Profitability Management MDM of Customer Data Solutions Digital Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Engagement Tools
o Climbing the Slope
Campaign Segmentation Mobile Advertising Lead Management Marketing Service Providers MRM: Marketing Asset Management Social Media Monitors
o Entering the Plateau
Web Analytics Campaign Tracking and Measurement
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
9. Hype Cycle for the Internet of Things, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00234864
Analyst(s): Hung LeHong
9.1.VIEW SUMMARY
The Internet of Things has the potential to transform industries and the way we live. This Hype Cycle will help enterprises assess the levels of risk, maturity and hype that are associated with a transformative early-stage trend.
Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
Interpreting the Hype Cycle for the Internet of Things o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Internet of Things Impact on Enterprise Architecture 802.11ah Smart Pills IT/OT Integration Intelligent Lamppost Smart City Framework China Context Delivery Architecture Internet of Things
o At the Peak
Home Energy Management/Consumer Energy Management Silicon Anode Batteries DASH7 Facilities Energy Management Smart Fabrics Big Data Enterprise Information Architecture Smart Appliances Wireless Power Z-Wave Broadband-Connected Televisions Complex-Event Processing Home-Area Network Operational Technology Security
o Sliding Into the Trough
Telematics Machine-to-Machine Communication Services Mesh Networks: Sensor Operational Technology Platform Convergence Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence Mobile Health Monitoring Advanced Metering Infrastructure Car-to-Infrastructure Communications 6LoWPAN Car-to-Car Communications RFID for Logistics and Transportation IPv6
o Climbing the Slope
Public Telematics 802.15.4/ZigBee Consumer Telematics
o Entering the Plateau
Wireless Healthcare Asset Management Commercial Telematics
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
10. Hype Cycle for Mobile Device Technologies, 2012
Published: 30 July 2012 ID:G00234209
Analyst(s): Tuong Huy Nguyen | Carolina Milanesi
10.1. VIEW SUMMARY
This Hype Cycle examines the status of, and prospects for, various mobile device technologies. It advises device vendors, mobile operators, application providers and others on the maturity of these technologies and their use.
10.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
Wireless Trends Power Technology and Usage Trends Display Trends User Experience Trends
o The Priority Matrix
Priority Matrix Mobile Devices o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Bioacoustic Sensing Photonic Crystal Displays 802.11ah Flexible Display Quantum Dot Displays Tunable Frequency RF Antenna 802.11ad 802.11ac Quantum Tunneling Composite Volumetric and Holographic Displays Mobile Transphones Electrofluidic and Electrowetting Displays Electrovibration Wireless Video — 60GHz Ensemble Interactions MEMS Displays
o At the Peak
Cellular to Wi-Fi Authentication HD Voice Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi Direct Wireless Power Smartphone Hypervisors Glonass Browser Client OS Augmented Reality Dual Noise Cancellation Mobile High-Definition Link Solar Power Mobile Devices
o Sliding Into the Trough
Head-Mounted Displays NFC Mobile WLAN Access Points Gesture Control Software-Defined Radio
Indoor Positioning Pico Projectors Device-Embedded Biometric Authentication Micro Fuel Cells Embedded Wireless Cellular Modems Bluetooth 3.0 Voice to Text on Mobile Devices Wireless Video — 2.4/5GHz
o Climbing the Slope
Haptics MEMS Gyroscopes Phone Bar Code Reader Electronic Paper Multitouch Displays High-Performance Multicore Application Processors 802.11n AMOLED Magnetometer VoIP Over WLAN Consumer Telematics Phone-as-a-Token Authentication Methods
o Off the Hype Cycle
Mobile Browsers o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
11. Hype Cycle for Networking and Communications, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00234623
Analyst(s): Bjarne Munch | Katja Ruud | Neil Rickard
11.1. VIEW SUMMARY
Communications infrastructure modernization continues to be a priority for IT organizations. Several technologies continue to evolve to support enterprise initiatives such as data center virtualization, cloud, mobility, improved network and application performance.
11.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
Data Center Virtualization Public Cloud Computing Enterprise Mobility Enterprise Communication Network and Application Performance Monitoring and Management New Technologies on This Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
802.11ad 802.11ac LTE-A OpenFlow Video Content Management and Delivery Hybrid Unified Communications and Collaboration One-Tier Data Center Switch Context Delivery Architecture
o At the Peak
Multivendor WLAN Controller Protocols Transcoderless and Software-Based Videoconferencing Infrastructure Passive Optical LAN 4G Standard Mobile QoS for LTE Long-Distance Live VM Migration Data Center Bridging Fabric-Based Infrastructure Communications-Enabled Business Processes
o Sliding Into the Trough
Mobile Satellite Services Application Performance Monitoring Fibre Channel Over Ethernet Machine-to-Machine Communication Services Cloud-Based Security Services Virtual Switch Software-Defined Radio Network Configuration and Change Management Tools 6LoWPAN Energy Efficient Ethernet (802.3az) IPv6 Hosted Virtual Desktops Ka-Band Satellite Communications
o Climbing the Slope
Enhanced Network Delivery Long Term Evolution Network Access Control Video Telepresence Virtual I/O WAN Optimization Services Rich Media — Live Streaming Unified Communications and Collaboration Ethernet Services Mobile Device Management Network Performance Monitoring Tools Open-Source Communications 802.11n SIP Communications Rich Media on Demand
o Entering the Plateau
802.3at Wide-Area SANs Application Delivery Controller Metro-Area SANs Hybrid MPLS/Internet WAN Network Fault Monitoring Tools WAN Optimization Controllers Location-Aware Applications Location-Aware Technology Mobile Application Development Platforms
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
12. Hype Cycle for Semiconductors and Electronics Technologies,
2012
Published: 1 August 2012 ID:G00234925
Analyst(s): Jim Tully
12.1. VIEW SUMMARY
We chart the progress of technologies such as logic devices, process technologies, displays, energy sources and design techniques. Eventually, nanotechnologies based on semiconducting molecules and DNA structures will transform the semiconductor and electronics industry.
Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Photonic Crystal Displays DNA Logic Cognitive Radio Quantum Dot Displays Quantum Computing Molecular Transistors Terahertz Waves Memristor Memory Polymer Memory Biochips MEMS Displays
o At the Peak
Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries OLED Lighting Organic/Polymer Solar Cells Silicon Anode Batteries GaN Integrated Circuits Spin Transfer Torque Magnetic Random-Access Memory Wireless Power Nanotube Electronics Printed Semiconductors 450-mm Wafers Nanomaterial Supercapacitors
o Sliding Into the Trough
Occam Process System-on-Package Hardware Reconfigurable Devices Software-Defined Radio CIGS Thin-Film Solar Cells FPGA in SoC Floating Body DRAM Micro Fuel Cells Silicon Thin-Film Solar Cells Optical Silicon Phase Change Memory IC Subsystem Reuse Post-193-nm Lithography
o Climbing the Slope
CMOS RF Power Amplifiers Electronic Paper Reusable Analog IP ESL Design Tools and Methodologies AMOLED Network on Chip Through-Silicon Vias
o Entering the Plateau
LCoS o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
13. Hype Cycle for Server Technologies, 2012
Published: 24 July 2012 ID:G00230822
Analyst(s): George J. Weiss | Mike Chuba
13.1. VIEW SUMMARY
This Hype Cycle report evaluates 46 server technologies in terms of their business impact, adoption rate and maturity level to help users decide where and when to invest.
Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Digital Signal Processor Acceleration Power Adaptive Algorithms Optical System Buses Quantum Computing Appliances Fabric-Based Computing Instruction Set Virtualization Open Compute Servers Using Flash Memory as Additional Memory Type Server Power Capping Heterogeneous Architectures Virtual Machine Resilience
o At the Peak
Extreme Low-Energy Servers High-Density Racks (>100 kW) Processor Emulation Server Digital Power Module Management V2P Server Management Cloud-Based Grid Computing Fabric-Based Infrastructure VM Energy Management Tools
o Sliding Into the Trough
Server Repurposing HPC-Optimized Server Designs Skinless Servers Advanced Server Energy Monitoring Tools Linux on RISC Server Provisioning and Configuration Management Data Center Container Solutions FPGA Application Acceleration P2V Server Management x86 Servers With Eight Sockets (and Above) Graphics Card Application Acceleration Server Virtual I/O
o Climbing the Slope
Shared OS Virtualization (Nonmainframe) Capacity on Demand (Unix) Linux on Four- to 16-Socket Servers Offload Engines Blade Servers Liquid Cooling
Capacity on Demand (Mainframe) Mission-Critical Workloads on Linux Virtual Machine Hypervisor
o Entering the Plateau
Linux on System z Grid Computing Without Using Public Cloud Computers High-Performance Computing Clusters: Windows Mainframe Specialty Engines Multicore Processors
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
14. Hype Cycle for Smart Grid Technologies, 2012
Published: 27 July 2012 ID:G00233783
Analyst(s): Zarko Sumic
14.1. VIEW SUMMARY
The smart grid is a vision of the future electricity delivery infrastructure that improves network efficiency and resilience, while empowering consumers and addressing energy sustainability concerns. This Hype Cycle outlines diverse technologies that enable energy-provisioning transformation.
Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Networking IT and OT
o At the Peak
Home Energy Management/Consumer Energy Management Big Data in Energy and Utilities Consumer Energy Storage Smart Appliances Social Media for Utilities Complex-Event Processing Energy Storage (Renewables Integration) Business Process Management for Utilities Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles/Electric Vehicles Home-Area Network Operational Technology Security Advanced Distribution Management Systems Distributed Generation Microgrids
o Sliding Into the Trough
Combined Heat and Power Phasor Measurement Units Customer Gateways Advanced Metering Infrastructure Demand Response CIM-Driven Integration Standards Flexible Alternating Current Transmission Systems Advanced Distribution Protection and Restoration Devices Broadband Over Power Lines Energy Storage (Grid System)
o Climbing the Slope
Intelligent Electronic Devices Meter Data Management RF Networks for Utility Field Applications Energy Storage (UPS/Power Quality) Event-Driven Architecture
o Entering the Plateau
Process Data Historians o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels
15. Hype Cycle for Social Software, 2012
Published: 30 July 2012 ID:G00234213
Analyst(s): Susan Landry
15.1. VIEW SUMMARY
Social software for serious business purposes continues to mature, even though most things social are still heavily hyped. The convergence of social with three additional forces (mobile, cloud and information), or the Nexus of Forces, creates new opportunities.
Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
o The Priority Matrix
o Off The Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Persona Management Customer-Centric Web Strategies MDM and Social Data No-Email Initiatives Automatic Content Recognition Security Applications Embedded in Social Media Social BPM Social TV Simultaneous Co-Editing Tools Social Learning Platform
o At the Peak
Expertise Location and Management Crowdsourcing Social Content Social Media Metrics Content Analytics Enterprise Internet Reputation Management Gamification Social Network Analysis Social Software Standards Social Analytics Social Commerce Mobile Collaboration Client Cloud Collaboration Services Enterprise File Sharing Activity Streams
o Sliding Into the Trough
Cloud Synchronization Social Media Distribution Social Profiles External Community Platforms Mass Collaboration Personal Subscriptions Social Software Suites Social Media Engagement Tools
o Climbing the Slope
Internal Community Platforms Idea Management Mobile Social Networks Social Media Monitors
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels
16. Hype Cycle for Unified Communications and Collaboration,
2012
Published: 31 July 2012 ID:G00235029
Analyst(s): Geoff Johnson
16.1. VIEW SUMMARY
This Hype Cycle evaluates 37 unified communications and collaboration technologies. It shows how enterprises will deploy UC rather than stand-alone telephony, email, conferencing or other uncoordinated UC components. Collaboration applications and cloud UC will extend basic functionality.
16.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
A Balanced Portfolio of UCC Technologies Trends in the Characteristics of UCC
o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Intercompany Multimodal UC Web Real-Time Communications Private Cloud Communications No-Email Initiatives 4K x 2K TV Displays Context-Enriched Content Hybrid Unified Communications and Collaboration Open Source in UC Components Presence Federation Context Delivery Architecture Ensemble Interactions
o At the Peak
Expertise Location and Management Transcoderless and Software-Based Videoconferencing Infrastructure Context-Enriched Services Mobile Collaboration Client Cloud Collaboration Services Communications-Enabled Business Processes
o Sliding Into the Trough
Mobile Unified Communications Cloud UC (UCaaS) External Community Platforms
o Climbing the Slope
Emergency/Mass Notification Services Internal Community Platforms Rich Presence Video Telepresence Web Customer Service Suites Rich Media — Live Streaming Unified Communications and Collaboration Open-Source Software in IP Telephony Open-Source Communications Unified Communications SIP Communications Location Intelligence Rich Media on Demand
o Entering the Plateau
Mobile IM Mobile Search Location-Aware Applications Location-Aware Technology
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading
17. Hype Cycle for Wireless Networking Infrastructure, 2012
Published: 31 July 2012 ID:G00230288
Analyst(s): Sylvain Fabre | Deborah Kish
17.1. VIEW SUMMARY
This report analyzes key wireless networking technologies, to help end users, communications service providers and suppliers make informed decisions. Wireless infrastructure technology will enable new initiatives, such as mobile personal cloud or the Internet of Things, for CSPs and enterprises.
17.2. Contents
Analysis o What You Need to Know
o The Hype Cycle
Major Changes to the 2012 Hype Cycle o The Priority Matrix
o Off the Hype Cycle
o On the Rise
Cognitive Radio 802.11ah Metamaterial Antennas OneAPI 802.11ad 802.11ac Terahertz Waves Diameter Protocol Smart Antennas for Cellular Applications Wireless Video — 60GHz LTE-A Optimized Download Wi-Fi Positioning Systems
o At the Peak
802.11u Cellular to Wi-Fi Authentication Multivendor WLAN Controller Protocols DASH7 Bluetooth 4.0 VoIP Wireless WAN 4G Standard Mobile QoS for LTE Z-Wave Cloud-Based RAN IP eXchange for Long Term Evolution Mobile CDN Smartphone Hypervisors Mobile Self-Organizing Networks
o Sliding Into the Trough
Mobile Satellite Services NFC Machine-to-Machine Communication Services Mesh Networks: Sensor Time Division-Long Term Evolution Software-Defined Radio 6LoWPAN 802.22 White Spaces: Super Wi-Fi Ka-Band Satellite Communications
Wireless Video — 2.4/5GHz o Climbing the Slope
Femtocells Long Term Evolution 802.15.4/ZigBee 802.11k-2008 802.11n 802.11r-2008 Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access HSPA+
o Entering the Plateau
802.3at Next-Generation Voice
o Appendixes
Hype Cycle Phases, Benefit Ratings and Maturity Levels Recommended Reading