The digital age is replacing traditional development models. Here's how Africa can find a path to the economy of the future if its governments are ready and willing to adapt.

Project Syndicate 19 Aug 2019

Digital Communications

How 5G can connect the affordable homes of the future

The new mobile comms standard will facilitate the construction and functioning of the next generation of housing.

Fanyu Lin and Michael Gallagher 15 Aug 2019

Internet of Things

Voice tech and the question of trust

Voice technology is becoming more ubiquitous, integrating into tools and services by major corporations, startups, governments, and public sector players.

Robb Henzi, Amie Stepanovich, and Jennifer Lynch 14 Aug 2019

Cybersecurity

The internet is more fragile than you think

A recent incident involving internet service provider Cloudflare, which left huge portions of the internet inaccessible has highlighted the fragility and importance of the technology we o...

Vasileios Giotsas · The Conversation 23 Jul 2019

Internet of Things

5G: How a 'legion of robots' could help save the rhino

Despite all the hype around 5G, nearly 90% of respondents in a poll by Channel News Asia knew very little or absolutely nothing about the next big thing in mobile technology.

Catherine Ong 02 Jul 2019

Internet of Things

How Japan is using technology for the 2020 Olympics

Japan has seen a sharp rise in innovation investment ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as the country and its major corporations look to increase foreign investment.

JLL Staff Reporter · JLL Real Views 24 Jun 2019

Cities and Urbanization

Intelligent - rather than smart - cities can address the roots of urban challenges

Lessons learned from smart and intelligent urban projects worldwide can open new avenues to create healthy, sustainable, and happy places for everyone, writes Sylvie Albert professor of ...

Sylvie Albert · The Conversation 20 Jun 2019

Fourth Industrial Revolution

New research says internet use is killing your memory

According to new research, consistent internet usage results in a change in our brain's activities. In turn, there is a risk against groups like Generation Z, who are more exposed to the ...

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 07 Jun 2019

Internet of Things

This wireless sensor would give epilepsy patients more freedom

A cheap and easy way of measuring the brain activity of individuals with epilepsy could be a revolutionary step towards more convenient management of the condition.

Mike Williams · Futurity 03 May 2019

Electricity

The growing cyber-risk to our electricity grids - and what to do about it

Smart grids offer the potential for cheaper electricity and lower emissions - but their very nature makes them susceptible to cyberattacks that could have devastating consequences. Here's...

Karime Kuri Tiscareno 30 Apr 2019

Environment and Natural Resource Security

Is this is the answer to California's water problem?

New research suggests a way to map precisely where and how to use groundwater recharge to refill Californian aquifers and stop the land from sinking.

Josie Garthwaite · Futurity 29 Apr 2019

Internet of Things

The future of manufacturing is smart, secure and stable

Companies that are already embracing IoT in their factories are finding that the benefits supersede the barriers

Erik Josefsson 24 Apr 2019

Digital Economy and Society

How much data is generated each day?

The entire digital universe is expected to reach 44 zettabytes by 2020.

Jeff Desjardins · Visual Capitalist 17 Apr 2019

Cybersecurity

Why securing the Internet of Things is crucial to the Fourth Industrial Revolution

There are major risks associated with the proliferation of connected devices that capture our data.

Amy Jordan 16 Apr 2019

Digital Communications

5G will drive Industry 4.0 in the Middle East and Africa

5G will enable new revenue streams from IoT and industrial applications, and accelerate digitalization in the Middle East and Africa.

Mikael Bäck 07 Apr 2019

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