2019 - 08 - 08 - The Hype Cycles Slope Of Enlightenment

The fourth phase of the hype cycle is the Slope of Enlightenment where expectations and excitement start to match the reality regarding a given technology or innovation. This is when you will start to see "off the shelf" versions of the technology and "best practices" become established. For the majority of organizations and individuals, this is the stage where adoption begins to make sense.