Helping the elderly to remain independent
October 01, 2019
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On International Day of Older Persons, the UN estimates that there are nearly a billion people in the world aged 60 or over, which is equivalent to 13 per cent of the global population. They expect that figure to more than double by 2050 and to more than triple by 2100.
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5G needs fibre
June 13, 2019
Enthusiasm is mounting for the potential of 5G technology. The next generation wireless telecommunications system promises higher speeds, lower latency and greater capacity than the current 4G system.
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Technology makes learning fun and more effective
May 06, 2019
Grab your virtual reality (VR) headset and get to class…maths class that is. As the digitization of education, learning and training progresses, innovative technologies, such as virtual reality are making it possible to cater to the learner’s preferences.
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The art of measurement
January 31, 2019
Luca Mari, whose term of office as Chair of the earliest IEC technical committee (TC 1) has been extended until the end of September 2021, is one of the leading experts in the science of measurement.
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Making AI safe
January 23, 2019
The scope of artificial intelligence applications has been broadened thanks to advances in machine learning. This is opening up a new world of opportunities.
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Interview with Michael Mulquin, Chair of the IEC Systems committee on Smart cities
November 30, 2018
During a recent visit to the IEC, Michael Mulquin, Chair of the IEC Systems committee on Smart cities, shared his thoughts on how we define smart cities, the role of technology and data and the importance of standards.
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Why business leaders must keep up with latest technologies
November 27, 2018
Business operations are often complex, involving data rich systems which provide diverse services.
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JTC 1 Plenary meets in Stockholm
November 05, 2018
The ISO/IEC Joint Technical Committee (JTC) 1 is holding its annual plenary meeting in Stockholm this week from 5 to 8 November. The Plenary is hosted by the Swedish Standards Institute.
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Protecting ships against cyber pirates
September 27, 2018
Like many other industries, shipping is increasingly dependent upon digitalisation and automation. With the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT), more systems are being connecting to the Internet.
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Why digital twins are growing in popularity
June 22, 2018
A digital twin is an evolving mirror of a live asset that enables predictive maintenance. The technology influences the design, production and operation of a product.
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