From the Heart of Bay Area: Tech Trends for 2015 Tech Marches On What kinds of technologies will be used to power the next generation of success stories? The Smartwatch Meets Apple With the Apple Watch slated to release early this year, there is sure to be a lot of activity in the smartwatch arena, as well as wearables in general. Rival manufacturers will redouble their efforts on the hardware side, while Apple Watch also promises to offer an exciting new platform for app developers. Internet of Things Samsung CEO Boo-Keun Yoon set the tone for 2015 in a keynote address at CES that was all about the Internet of Things. This year will mark massive expansion of connected devices into consumer homes and offices. Cord Cutting Fights Cable Smart TVs and set-top boxes with integrated online media are replacing the need for traditional cable packages. Whether or not the cable companies adapt to the new media, we are sure to see some interesting ideas emerge from this growing trend. Technology “Drives” Cars Cars are getting overhauled by tech in many different ways. For the San Francisco Bay Area crowd, there are two main areas of interest: Refined infotainment systems Autonomous driving These trending areas are sure to produce a lot of headlines, and there’s sure to be a few big stories that come completely unexpected. In the end, it’s up to the entrepreneurs and the tech talent to decide how 2015 shakes out. Software Developers Inc. is a mobile & web design, development and marketing company in the SF Bay Area. If you’ve got innovative ideas for 2015, drop us a line! http://goo.gl/9eGCpx Telephone: 408.802.2885 Email: team@sdi.la