From a Toy Doll to Alexa: The evolution of voice recognition

Alexa, tell me the history of voice recognition technology. From Toy Dolls to Alexa, talking to inanimate objects and waiting for a response is not a new concept, and the technology powering this has evolved throughout generations.  Voice recognition technology has been at the top of Christmas wish lists from its launch in the 80s…

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The Wellness Technology Market in 2022

Consumers have begun to shift their priorities in the post-pandemic world, and there has never been a greater emphasis on improving our health, fitness, nutrition, appearance, sleep, and mindfulness. Reports state that the prioritization of wellness in the US is increasing by 48.2% – we’re in the next generation of wellness innovation and technology skills…

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Top 5 Software Development skills needed in Wellness Tech

With the global wellness market reaching an annual growth rate of 5-10%, the demand for talent to support applications is increasing. When looking to recruit the right talent to supercharge your Wellness Tech performance, market insights have identified the following skills as must-haves for 2022 and beyond: 1. Programming Languages The foundation of a seamless…

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Engtal’s Senior Recruitment Consultant, Tess Katula, looks at the tech talent crisis and what that means for candidates

Demand for tech talent has been growing rapidly in recent years as new technologies have emerged. Covid-19 has had many unforeseen impacts on the economy and society, and one of those is accelerating the rate at which other industries are adopting these new technologies. In an effort to avoid future disruption and recoup profits lost…

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