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    Tech Trends That Will Define Startups in 2017

    Nika Kiriienko
    By Nika Kiriienko
    Updated: 12/09/20

    3 min read

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    From Silicon Valley to Silicon Alley, major changes are in store for tech startups in 2017. To stay relevant, companies will need to adapt and excel. Now that the scene is getting crowded, here are the tech trends that will separate the best from the rest.
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    In this article, we'll cover:

    • The Rise of Digital Payments
    • Our Future is Mobile
    • Big Data Will Become Even Bigger
    • Customer Support Will Become Deeply Interpersonal

    The Rise of Digital Payments

    Traditional payments are becoming a rare occurrence. Companies like Airbnb and Uber have changed cash and credit industries traditionally into something else entirely. No longer do you need to take cash, checks, or even your credit card whenever you go out. Websites and apps now let you order cars and rent apartments with the swipe of your thumb. You can even pay for your double-caramel latte with the help of your smart watch. Payments are gradually going digital and in 2017 more and more companies will join this trend.

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    Our Future is Mobile

    Right now there are over 2 billion smartphone users in the world and counting. By the end of 2017, this number will increase by more than 10%. So it comes as no surprise that more and more companies are putting an emphasis on the mobile experience. Websites are no longer resized in a one-fits-all manner.

    Mobile versions of websites are fine-tuned to immerse the consumer on a more intimate level. Mobile apps have become much more than an extension of their full-size counterparts changing the way we wake up, go to work, or even watch tv. The mobile wave is only getting bigger, so tech companies would be wise to make a plan on how to become a part of it.

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    Big Data Will Become Even Bigger

    Something really concerning has been going on for the past couple of decades. Machines have been studying us. From your search history to the length of time spent behind your computer, intelligent systems are constantly recording, analyzing, and interpreting your actions. Enter Big Data – gigantic sets of data that are analyzed to reveal patterns and trends of human behavior.

    First used by technology giants such as IBM, Oracle, and HP, Big Data has now begun to play a major role in the infrastructure of the most promising startups. Knowledge of trends in customer behavior is invaluable for companies that want to step up to the next level, and there is no better way than to amass huge amounts of data that to process and evaluate for the greater good… even if it sounds evil.

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    Customer Support Will Become Deeply Interpersonal

    In an age when Twitter bots can help a reality-tv personality to become president, and computer programs pretend to be users on Facebook, the need for human interaction is at its highest. Suffice to say that customer support needs “real” people more than ever before. And in this case, “real” people are not just emotionless grunts answering questions, they are live people who have passion and personality, able to convey a sense of familiarity and sincerity.

    Customer support is the face of your company and is what builds your relationship with a customer, as well as what breaks it. With a new generation of customers who are more socially active than ever before, the need for true interpersonal communication is obvious. Startups looking for an edge must take their customer care to a new interpersonal level.tech trends customer support

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    Nika Kiriienko
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    Nika is an independent digital marketer with a real passion for the world of customer service who has been working in the field for the last 10 years. She was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine which is where she lives now with her adorable Yorkshire Terrier. Nika loves doing a deep research of modern customers’ behavior which makes her a real pro in understanding their preferences and interests. She loves travel, technical diving, and sports.

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    Written by Nika Kiriienko

    Nika is an independent digital marketer with a real passion for the world of customer service who has been working in the field for the last 10 years. She was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine which is where she lives now with her adorable Yorkshire Terrier. Nika loves doing a deep research of modern customers’ behavior which makes her a real pro in understanding their preferences and interests. She loves travel, technical diving, and sports.

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