With advances in data collection, information technology and data science in the 21st century, the prospects of targeted disease prevention and precision healthcare have become a reality ...

Peter Mills and Jennifer Miller 21 Mar 2019

United States

How three US cities are using data to end homelessness

Using visual data analytics, the programme has helped 96,000 people off the streets since 2015.

Douglas Broom 18 Mar 2019

Internet of Things

Smart devices must come with trust already installed

It's up to manufacturers, retailers and regulators to convince consumers that the internet of things is safe, says Philippa Hunt of Consumers International.

Phillipa Hunt 15 Mar 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

Why AI will make healthcare personal

Harnessing artificial intelligence to analyze DNA and streamline treatments will usher in an age of bespoke medicine.

Peter Schwartz 14 Mar 2019

Information Technology

Our love affair with smartphones has grown deeper than you think

According to a new survey, smartphones are no longer a luxury - they are a necessity for most users, and our attachment to them is only going to grow

Alessandro Jorge, Rafael Asensio, and Dieter Trimmel 06 Mar 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

The AI doctor won't see you now

The UK is waking up to the fact that the medical care of the future will work hand-in-hand with artificial intelligence.

Geraint Rees 05 Mar 2019

Big Data

User choice: the simple solution to the tech trust crisis

The temptation to profit from personal data has to be stemmed if the internet of things is to fulfill its potential.

John Chen 27 Feb 2019

Big Data

What data dominance really means, and how countries can compete

The firms that benefit in the digital economy are those that can amass large volumes of data, then analyze them to create a competitive advantage. To keep up, countries must encourage suc...

Toby Phillips 21 Feb 2019

Information Technology

A brief history of cryptography and why it matters

It’s been around for thousands of years and provides the basis for all secure digital communications. But how much do you know or understand about encryption’s past or its future?

Sean Fleming 20 Feb 2019

Education and Skills

6 ways to future-proof universities

Getting up to speed with big data, roping in philosopher students into tech research, and lifelong learning were among the subjects under discussion at Davos' university symposium.

Jaci Eisenberg 11 Feb 2019

Financial and Monetary Systems

Here’s how data can shine a light on financial crime

Analysis and relationship mapping can be instrumental in understanding the illicit activities that global companies may be exposed to

David Craig 24 Jan 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

Three ways to enable the flow of data in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Governments should lead by example, cut red tape and push the boundaries of what's possible in order to ensure the responsible flow of data, writes Khalid Rumaihi.

Khalid Rumaihi 23 Jan 2019

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