Software engineering challenges 21st century

Increased efficiencies in the use of all resources, moderation of consumption and recycling of materials have become imperative engineering challenges that can only be overcome through the development new technologies. Transportation networks are overwhelmed by the desire for mobility, intensified by demographic trends toward urbanization, where jobs and resources are found.

Engineers of the 21st century face the formidable challenge of modernizing the fundamental structures that support civilization.

The integration of technology into infrastructure systems presents one of the biggest tasks in developing sustainable urban systems. New technologies and engineering approaches are needed to build and maintain the infrastructure necessary to accommodate the global population while preserving the capacity of the planet to support mankind.

Engineers must develop new approaches towards the design, innovation and system integration of all activities to support urbanization. The continued processing of these fuels poses a great threat to the environment and mankind, particularly within the context of global climate change. There is significant pressure to shift away from the utilization of fossil fuels to non-hydrocarbon energy sources.

Developing systems that can be adapted and configured by end-users. Finding ways of testing, validating and maintaining end-user developed systems. Developing systems that are trusted by user. Unknown 18 December at Quacito LLC 14 October at Michael Sheen 29 November at Appslure 9 December at Md Habibur Rahman 1 March at Anaya 22 March at Apoorva 21 August at Unknown 24 October at CIOs are measured by the consistency, dependability and trustworthiness of the technology infrastructure under their care.

However with the increase in interconnected platforms, services, and tools, that infrastructure is more at risk than ever before. Audits and compliance requirements demand robust processes. With dwindling expertise and resources, the ability to bounce back takes longer and is more complex.

CIOs are constantly pressured to accomplish more, at higher quality, but at the same time, use fewer resources. Having to rely on human intervention to perform repeatable tasks increases risk and undermines scalability.

Applications and data are available. With emerging economies such as India and Latin America increasing their demands for oil and gas, the imbalance of sourcing a reliable energy source grows more serious.

To address this challenge, economies around the world are investing heavily in research to develop alternative sources to the energy crisis.

The European Union, Silicon Valley in the United States, China and Japan are competing to ensure that their research and development bodies and leading businesses innovate the next generation in lighting technologies, energy efficient appliances, renewable energy systems, and fuel efficient cars for the coming decades. Alternative energy technologies such as nuclear power and renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, or biofuels still require considerable research and development before they evolve to the point of massive utilization.

Technologies are often characterized by exponential growth and can be disruptive in nature with its unrelenting pace to evolve. Their impact on social institutions such as corporations, governments, and learning institutions is often rapid and quite unpredictable.

There is constant pressure on engineers to remain current and constantly brush up on technological advancements as they arise. Though it is impossible to predict what the world will be like even in a few years, the engineering world needs to set out a vision and goal that will fit into long term sustainability for the world.

That would allow all engineering efforts and strategies to focus on the development of whatever technologies are needed.