Tech predictions for 2026 and beyond (from AWS CTO Werner Vogels)

Editor's note: although the listed writer for this blog is 'AWS', and Werner Vogels works for Amazon Web Services, let's safely assume that these are his predictions and views.

Virtified had the pleasure of a one-on-one discussion with Werner (probably eight years ago). Beyond his accomplishments and obvious intelligence, he appears to be a genuine person of high integrity.

For this reason, along with the insight contained in his recent blog (Tech predictions for 2026 and beyond), we suggest you consider his big-picture thoughts. Namely:

1. Companionship is redefined for those who need it most

2. The dawn of the renaissance developer 

3. Quantum-safe becomes the only safe
 

4. Defence technology changes the world

5. Personalised learning meets infinite curiosity

We'll leave it to you to read and consider his predictions. As broad implications for technology, predictions 1 and 5 are of particular interest to Virtified. They are topics are of particular interest to Virtified and we will return to them over time.