The year 2021 marked a period when global economies began picking up the pieces following the COVID-19 pandemic that left them crippled and ravaged. Notwithstanding the setbacks, the tech sector extended its gains from 2020 and remains poised to go from strength to strength. Here’s a look at the dominant tech themes that could play out in 2022, based on the list put together by management consultancy firm Deloitte’s “Tech Trends” team: 1. Data Sharing Made Easy A host of new technologies promise simplification of the mechanics of data sharing across and between organizations, the report said. The ability to share secured data with others within an ecosystem or value chain is giving rise to new business models and products, it added. The firm said it expects more organizations to engage in “data collaboration” to tackle common challenges. Potential Beneficiaries: Box Inc., Dropbox Inc., Microsoft Corporation and Alphabet Inc. 2. Cloud Going Vertical …