By: Peter Linder
16 April, 2012
Applications , Business , People , Society , Technology
applications,
connected devices,
ICT,
innovation,
mobile broadband,
Networked Society,
television
It is rare that a Masters Golf Tournament features so many Swedes in contention for the final round. And this year there were four: Peter Hanson, Henrik Stenson, Fredrik Jacobson and Bubba Watson. But is this what I enjoyed most about watching this year’s Masters – or was it that I was able to create a truly unique, personalized viewer experience for myself? Continue reading
By: Geoff Hollingworth
13 April, 2012
Applications , Business , People , Society , Technology
apps,
connected devices,
Connectivity,
ICT,
mobile broadband,
Networked Society,
TV
My family watches movies from Netflix in the evening. For anyone who isn’t aware, Netflix is the biggest distributor in the film-rental business. It started by shipping DVDs to the home, via online ordering, to compete with the giant in the space – Blockbuster. And it won. Customers’ dislike of Blockbuster’s late-return fees, combined with the simple convenience of getting the DVDs in the mail, gained Netflix customer approval. Continue reading
One of the things I enjoy most about my work is that I have a variety of different roles. I’m constantly learning new ways of approaching and fulfilling my responsibilities. I also get to interact with a wide range of people. In this sense, I am a generalist. But in the future, this way of working is likely to change. Continue reading
Today’s most common broadband business model – fat pipe at a flat rate – was launched in 1996 when ADSL and cable came along. The model was re-used when mobile broadband was introduced in 2005. But should this classic business model be used in all networked industries? How do we deal with traffic volumes that can differ by thousands of times among applications that generate similar revenues? Continue reading
As we move toward connecting 50 billion devices by 2020, the innovations that are creating the Networked Society never cease to amaze me. While some connected devices are creating incredible opportunities in health, education and utilities, others are just creative ways to promote an owner’s brand and, in this case, fill our tummies. Continue reading
By: Ulrika Bergström
3 April, 2012
Applications , People , Society , Technology
50 billion connections,
applications,
cloud,
Consumers,
ICT,
innovation,
mobile broadband,
Networked Society
Between working, commuting and being a mom, time is one of those things that I never have enough of. Whether I’m running to the grocery store after work to pick up dinner, or having to buy clothes for myself or the kids, I am always in a rush.
But the concept of pop-up virtual storefronts has got me excited. Stores in South Korea, Australia, the UK and the US are taking shopping to a new level by setting up pop-up billboards so that consumers waiting for public transport or walking past shops can now browse, scan a barcode and make a purchase – without having to walk into the shop, wait in line or even carry bags of heavy purchases home. Continue reading
I have been working on a report with the Broadband Commission called The Broadband Bridge, Linking ICT with Climate Action for a Low-Carbon Economy, and we published it today.
The purpose of the report is to raise awareness about the important role that broadband can play in shaping the low-carbon economy of the future. The report identifies best practices, expresses views of selected leaders, and outlines clear recommendations for policy makers.
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You own an electric car. You plan to go on a weekend trip, let’s say to the mountains. It’s a three-hour drive and your main concern is whether the battery can get you to your destination and back without having to recharge the car. And if not, is there a charging plug on the way so you can stop and recharge it? Never mind the several hours it takes to do this. So what’s the solution? As more and more people opt for electric cars, smart charging systems will be a crucial component when it comes to creating an optimal consumer experience. Continue reading
As a communications industry veteran who works at the forefront of foresighting it’s not a surprise that I own 28 digital devices and am likely to be one of the most advanced device users in the world. But I’ll tell you what is remarkable, and that is that the gap between the devices my sister and I own is continuously shrinking. The devices in her family are no longer light-years behind mine; in fact they are sometimes even ahead! And these devices are gaining the ability to connect to networks at a very fast pace.
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Soon enough, many of us will have to ask ourselves: Would I accept a microchip permanently implanted in my body? In our On the Brink film from November 2011, we discussed the effect technology will have on medicine, and concluded that with the help of technology we’ll probably live longer and healthier lives. Continue reading
