In 1999, Bill Gates wrote a book called "Business @ the Speed of Thought." In the book, Gates made 15 bold predictions that by the time it may sound outrageous.
But as a business student Marcus Kirjonen show on his blog, that is a very scary prediction accuracy rate, because it is really proven.
# 1 price comparison site
Gates' prediction: "automatic price comparison services will be developed, allowing people to see the prices across multiple sites, making it easy to find the cheapest products for all industries."
What we see now: You can easily search for products on Google or Amazon and get different prices of the same product. Sites like PriceGrabber NextTag and built specifically for a price comparison.
# 2 Mobile devices
Prediction Gates': "People will carry a small device that allows them to continue to stay in touch and conduct electronic business from wherever they are. They will be able to check the news, they look to have booked, get information from the financial markets, and do anything else on this device. "
What we see now: Smartphone, and now smartwatches, do it for most people.
# 3 Instant Payment and financing online, better health services through the web
Gates' prediction: "People will pay their bills, taking care of their finances, and communicate with their doctors via the Internet."
What we see now: Tech has not been able to change health all that much, but there are sites like ZocDoc which makes finding doctors and scheduling easier. You can now borrow money online through sites such as Lending Club, and easily make a payment through sites such as PayPal and Venmo.
# 4 Personal Assistant and Internet of Things
Gates' prediction: "'Friends Personal' will be developed. They will connect and sync all your devices in a smart way, whether they are at home or in the office, and allow them to exchange data. The device will check email or notification, and presents the information you need. When you go to the store, you can tell what recipe you want to prepare, and it will generate a list of the ingredients you need to take. This will inform all the devices you use purchase and schedules, allowing them to automatically adjust to what you're doing. "
What we see now: Google Now, an intelligent assistant that runs on a mobile device, a head start in this direction. Meanwhile, smart devices like the Nest collect data about your daily routine and automatically adjust the temperature of the house. Beacon will send store coupons based on your past purchasing habits.
# 5 Monitoring online home
Gates' prediction: "video feeds constantly, the state of your home will become common, which tells you when someone visits while you are not at home."
What we see now: Dropcam sell a home surveillance camera that makes home-monitoring easy. Google bought the company for $ 555 million in 2014.
Social media # 6
Gates' prediction: "personal website for friends and family will be common, which allows you to chat and plan to make the event."
What we see now: social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram care of this.
# 7 Automatic Promotion
Gates' prediction: "Software that knows when you've booked a trip and use the information to show activity in the local destination. It shows the activities, discounts, offers and cheaper prices for all the things you want to take part in. "
What we see now: Travel sites such as Expedia and Kayak offer deals based on past purchases. Google Ads and Facebook can offer promotional advertising based on a user's location and interests.
# 8 sports discussion site live
Gates' prediction: "While watching a sports competition on television, the service will allow you to discuss what is going to live, and a contest in which you choose on who you think will win."
What we see now: A group of social media sites allow this, Twitter became the clear leader. You can leave a comment in real-time on sports sites like ESPN.
# 9 Smart Ads
Gates' prediction: "The device will have a clever advertising. They will know the trend of your purchase, and will show ads that are tailored to your preferences. "
What we see now: Most online advertising services have this feature now, where advertisers can target users based on their click history, personal interests, buying patterns.
# 10 Link to the site for TV
Gates' prediction: "Television broadcasts will include links to relevant sites and content that complements what you are watching."
What we see now: Almost every live sporting event has an ad that displays a link to a particular site. They also show the teams' Twitter handles in some cases.
# 11 online discussion boards
Gates' prediction: "Residents of cities and countries will be Internet-based discussion about issues that affect them, such as local politics, town planning or safety."
What we see now: Most news sites have a comment section where people can discuss life, while many sites have forums where people can ask and respond to certain questions. Twitter and Facebook played a role in the political revolutions in Libya, Egypt, and Tunisia.
# 12 Site-based online interest
Gates' prediction: "The online community will not be affected by your location, but rather, what interests you."
What we see now: There are all kinds of news sites and online communities focused on a single topic. Many news sites expand vertically to separate, offering more in-depth coverage on a given topic.
# 13 Software project management
Gates' prediction: "Project Manager took the team together for online, describes the project, and received a recommendation for people who are available that will fit their needs."
What we see now: There are tons of software workflow within the company that revolutionized how you recruit, team form, and assign work to others.
# 14 Online Recruitment
Gates' prediction: "Similarly, people looking for work can find employment opportunities online to express their interests, needs, and special skills."
What we see now: Sites like LinkedIn allow users to upload their resumes and search for jobs based on interests and needs of individuals. Recruiters can search based on their particular expertise.
# 15 Software business community
Gates' prediction: "Companies will be able to bid the job, whether they are looking for a construction project, the production of the film, or advertising campaign. It would be efficient for both large companies that want to outsource their work usually do not face, businesses are looking for new clients, and companies that do not have a go-to provider for such services. "
What we see now: Many software companies focused on the social aspect of it, so that users can reach out to other businesses and to start a conversation that could lead to large projects directly in their applications.
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