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The most valuable public companies in the world today are all driven by data.

Last year G2 Crowd introduced predictions for 2018’s major digital trends, but this year the focus is on trends in specific industries and how digital transformation will affect them in 2019. 

What is file size? File size is the measure of the amount of data contained in a file, expressed in bytes. This measurement varies across different file formats, such as Word documents (.docx), PowerPoint presentations (.pptx), Excel tables (.xlsx), PDFs (.pdf), and image files like PNGs (.png). Each file type typically stores a different amount of data, resulting in varying file sizes.In practical terms, file size is a crucial consideration in business-to-business (B2B) software selection and usage. Companies must factor in the storage capacity required for their files, especially when hardware resources are limited. For businesses dealing with large volumes of data, the file size becomes a significant criterion in choosing appropriate software. Organizations that operate remotely or handle extensive information often turn to cloud file storage solutions, which offer substantial, sometimes nearly limitless, storage space. Additionally, storage management software can be employed to optimize space usage by relegating less critical documents to more affordable storage solutions. File size also becomes important during data export processes, as large exports can quickly consume available storage space or exceed transfer limits. Understanding and managing file sizes is valuable for businesses to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval, maintain system performance, and reduce costs associated with data storage.

Our attention spans are dwindling, and information overload is the norm. 

Most Industry 4.0 success stories mention large multinational companies such as GE or ABB.

What is shift scheduling? Shift scheduling is the process of developing work schedules to increase efficiency by prioritizing company needs while ensuring employee satisfaction. 

The rapid adoption of cloud computing services has given businesses a false sense of security when it comes to protecting their data.

The current state of the global supply chain is in an absolute whirlwind. With the coronavirus pandemic, the trade war between the United States and China, and the upcoming 2020 United States presidential election, supply chains across countless industries are facing unprecedented disruption.

This post is one part of G2's 2020 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s approach to digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer.

Technology has made the world a smaller place.