Smart-from-the-start cities is the way forward
Building a smart city from scratch avoids the costly retrofitting of technology, including internet of things capability, and sparks innovation
Internet of Things
The network of interconnected devices known as the internet of things is increasingly shaping new ways of understanding and controlling the world. Together with the 5G fifth generation of mobile networks and wireless systems, it is revolutionising the way we live and work. Such innovation presents a raft of new possibilities for businesses and smart city projects, as well as ever-growing cyber security risks
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High-tech living making our homes smarter
Smart homes: what’s next after controlling central heating with your smartphone and switching on the lights before you get home?
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IoT security still stuck in the dark ages
Safeguards surrounding the internet of things need to be tightened up if hackers are to be stopped from hijacking a tech revolution
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Changing micro and macroeconomics with the internet of things
Call it the internet of things, machine data or sensor-driven analytics, but the world has an untapped natural resource – a rich seam of data
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Future of Fintech 2021
Fintech: the great disruptor. From payments and lending to investment and money management, tech providers are actively shaping the future of the financial landscape - even pushing the boundaries of currency itself. How are fintech firms adjusting their services to align with consumer trends? Can fintech cement its reputation as a driver of equality and sustainability? And how should big banks respond to the disruption and stay relevant across the financial ecosystem for the future customer?
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Rare Diseases 2021
It is estimated that 3.5 million people in the UK will be affected by a rare disease at some point in their lives. Though rare on an individual basis, rare diseases are collectively common. How can better health data and advances in genomics produce better outcomes for patients? Are there wider benefits to rare disease research and funding? How has Covid affected the rare disease community? This report considers some of the lived experiences of rare disease patients, and also explores opportunities for improved testing, diagnosis and treatment.
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Digital Transformation 2021
Digital transformation has been a huge area of focus for many businesses, particularly over the past couple of years. But with mitigating the climate crisis another are of concern, how are businesses tying together transformation and sustainability? And what are the key trends in transformation to look to next year?
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The Future of Healthcare 2021
The Covid pandemic continues to have a huge impact on healthcare, affecting everything from staffing to patient care to disease diagnosis. As the industry prepares for winter, what are the key challenges and what role is technology playing in overcoming them?