Peter Cohan, author and management Consultant says that there are three exciting tech developments that will be widely adopted and eventually save executives a lot of time. They are:

1.The Semantic Web. Cohan describes it as an extension of the current Web, where machines will be able to communicate without human intervention for example, scheduling a meeting for several participants at once by hooking into their scheduling software to see when everyone is available.

2.Sensor Networks. By putting sensors (Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tags are the best example), on products, companies can gain valuable information from customers, improve security, and streamline the supply chain.

3.Easier-to-use PCs. Cohan believes the PC needs an overhaul to make it easier to use. He cites suggestions from academics like automating email displays, adding tons more storage, and making menus three-dimensional.

Cohan concludes saying : ‘Even if this decade doesn’t create an innovative wave that drives markets, spending can happen. But, it will likely be more individualized – on a company-by-company basis, and based on what technologies each views as most value-producing.'"