Clients continue to ask about the business case for SAP S/4 HANA — even more so now that SAP has pushed back the maintenance/support window for the predecessor product SAP ERP Central Component (ECC) to 2027 (with extended maintenance options also available beyond that date). MORE

In the year 2027, it’s hard to imagine going to the same big box grocery store when already so many technological advancements are making its way into each business. Physical retail stores are closing at a record pace all while giant brands such as Amazon and Walmart are expanding their digital footprint. Of the largest retailers, they too are shifting to an omnichannel world, though many remain lagging behind. MORE

By the end of 2027, experts predict that the market for eLearning will be worth around $24,000 million. These days, online education is bigger than ever. It’s no wonder, when you consider how easy it is to use log in and build new skills online. MORE

The growth of live streaming has been exponential, with the market increasing from $30 billion in 2016 to an expected value of $70 billion in 2021 and $184 billion by 2027. Are you missing out on a huge section of your target audience? MORE

If we told you that by 2027 humans wouldn’t be driving anymore, never had to touch a dollar bill, or would be willing to cut off an arm for an electronic one, would you call us crazy? In the US, we are still fighting just to use hobby drones for photography, but it’s not unreasonable to think drones will be in the air by 2027. If you think virtual reality and augmented reality are cool now, wait until you see how they have changed civilization by 2027. MORE

billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 19.9% As soon as COVID-19 and the ensuing stay-at-home orders first hit the U.S. in March 2020, consumer buying behavior began shifting. MORE

The total is expected to rise to $7 trillion by 2024, or 25% of retail sales, and hit $10 trillion by 2027 A Group M forecast says that global retail e-commerce will total $3.9 trillion in 2020, or 17% of global retail sales, excluding food and delivery services. MORE

Next stop, the year 2027! In the past 5 years, a great deal of new technology has emerged, but how much of that will truly be adopted by the industry through 2022? Many brands are resistant to change, especially when it could impact revenue, conversions, or otherwise alienate customers; however, some signs indicate what will likely normalize over the next 5 years. And sorry wishful thinkers, physical retail will still play a vital role. MORE

Below are seven eCommerce predictions for the next 10 years: major trends I believe will reshape the way we sell online by 2027. But by 2027 I think it will be a requirement for even smaller seven-figure store owners who don’t want to spend a fortune on paid traffic but want to see decent results. But I’d be shocked if at least 50% of computer users don’t own a VR headset by 2027. MORE