# Digitized Memory Software developments allow consumers to organize digital memories. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Mar 22, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digitized-memory ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Digitized Memory trend? **Digitized Memory:** As more and more information is stored online, consumers become increasingly concerned with the idea of digital preservation. As a result, software is being developed with the express purpose of collecting, storing and archiving information in a way that is easily accessible for consumers. Beyond the desire for all-in-one organizational capabilities, this progression speaks to the desire to cultivate a digital heritage or memory. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 7, 2015 to Oct 14, 2016 - Published: Mar 22, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Digitized Memory trend ### Digital Preservation Development of software to collect, store and archive information in an easily accessible way. ### Personal Cloud Storage Flexible and automatically back up files in cloud storage system. ### Wireless OS Drives Devices aimed at expanding smartphone capabilities with built-in battery that operate for up to five hours per charge. ## What the Digitized Memory trend means for industry ### For Technology Development of software and hardware to address digital preservation, personal cloud storage and wireless OS drives. ### For Artificial Intelligence AI-powered photo and video management devices that automatically organize photos according to time, location and faces. ### For Personal Security Creation of personal encrypted cloud backups to ensure cloud data security through encryption. ## Workshop question How can your brand create authentic experiences or campaigns that evoke a sense of nostalgia, or general familiarity, in its targeted consumers? ## Trend signals for Digitized Memory Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Digitized Memory trend 6 featured examples from Aug 7, 2015 to Oct 14, 2016. - [Wireless OS Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-usb-drive): The 'iLuun Air' Wireless USB Drive Works with iOS and Android Devices (Category: Tech) Implication: Mobile technology companies can create and market wireless storage expansion devices. - [Personal Encrypted Cloud Backups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-data-security): The 'SMiD Pro' Ensures Cloud Data Security Through Encryption (Category: Tech) Implication: SMiD Pro's focus on cloud data security makes it a valuable addition to the cloud storage services industry for security-conscious consumers. - [AI Photography Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-management): The Monument Photo Management Device is Powered by Artificial Intelligence (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply AI technology to improve photo management and organization systems. - [Re-Imagined Smart Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-and-video-album): The Pixel Photo and Video Album Brings Old Family Memories to Life (Category: Tech) Implication: Smart albums can disrupt the traditional photo album market by offering unique features and benefits that attract online shoppers. - [Infinite Cloud Storages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-storage): The Zoolz Cold Storage Platform Offers Large-Quantity File Backup (Category: Tech) Implication: The cloud computing industry is being disrupted by automated cloud storage systems that offer customized and flexible storage options. - [Digital Archiving Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-archiving): This New App Creates a Digital Scrapbook from Social Media Information (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build advanced algorithms and technologies for efficient digital archiving. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)