COMEX 2013 invites everyone to trend along

The year 2013 will delve into technological advancements that will bring end users closer to the Internet of things; a digital revolution where over a 100 billion objects will be connected to the Internet. These advancements, making users highly dependent on cyberspace and the use of digital structures, will see tighter cyber security measures and safety critical systems that will fend off cyber attacks and create a trustworthy atmosphere. However these security measures will also include heavy internet censorship putting the public freedom of expression into question. Reliance on digital cyberspace, courtesy of this data driven age, will mean Big data analytics, Cloud and Mobile Computing and Next Generation Mobile Computing gaining traction. Advancements in the telecommunication sector will usher in the 4G era.

Moving on to gadgets, the Google Glass Project will be released to developers, come early 2013, one among many wearable technologies to watch out for. Innovations are expected in the smart camera and smart TV division as well as debuts in the self driving cars sector. The eagerly awaited Microsoft Xbox 720, touted to be more powerful than the current generation of consoles, will be unveiled in the summer of 2013 while the Oculus Rift VR headset connected to a PC will present your gaming environment in full 3D. Homemakers on the other hand will appreciate the energy efficient Nest thermostat the as they will now be able to control the temperature of their homes remotely via smart phones. Top anticipated mobile phone technology includes the SAMSUNG bendy phone and the Sony Xperia Z waterproof smart phone.

COMEX 2013, Oman's preferred IT, Technology and Telecom Show, taking place from 25th -29th March at the Oman International Exhibition Centre invites everyone to imbibe the latest trends changing the face of the ICT sector and avail of the benefits that the latest ICT products, services and solutions will provide. The Exhibition will be divided into three separate sections namely COMEX Business targeting the local and international corporate sector, e-Government targeting various representatives of the public and private sector and COMEX Shopper targeting the general public who want to get their hands on the latest tech savvy gadgets at reasonable prices. Organised by OITE Trade Fairs, COMEX 2013 will take place under the patronage of e.oman.