Our world is constantly shaped by so-called mega-trends: trends that are broad, global, and dramatically impactful. No matter what lenses are applied, urbanisation is one of those predominant mega-trends, which is changing our cities and the way most of us live.

The merging of artificial intelligence (AI) technology with IoT systems is already impacting businesses and consumers, securing huge benefits for all.

In recent times, there has not been a more critical need to have access to and use technology for schools and other learning institutions, as during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The latest generation of mobile network technology – 5G – promises greater capacity, significantly faster download speeds, while opening up new possibilities for a number of technologies, including the Internet of Things (IoT).

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.

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.

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.

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.

The scope of artificial intelligence applications has been broadened thanks to advances in machine learning. This is opening up a new world of opportunities.

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.