Overproduction in The Mobile Phone Industry

Ronald Wilting, CEO of Forefront RF discusses the causes, the impacts, and the need for sustainable solutions The mobile phone industry is booming. Around two thirds of the world’s population have a smartphone and/or tablet and that number is accelerating as our digital dependency grows. However, whilst these portable devices are rapidly becoming the preferred touchpoint …

Telecom’s AI Revolution: Bridging Innovations, Security, and Future Prospects

Introduction The telecommunications industry, a fulcrum of modern society, is undergoing a transformational shift due to the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The sheer volume of data generated and the need for real-time processing has skyrocketed as the digital era advances. AI, with its capability to analyze vast datasets and make intelligent predictions, is …

How to make the most of the 5G opportunity, securely

Organizations everywhere are talking about the exciting potential of 5G technology. 5G is set to change the way we connect people, processes and assets over public or private networks. But it’s not only organizations that are anticipating the possibilities – businesses can also expect cyber attackers to be poised to respond. It’s critical, therefore, that …

Telecoms and Artificial Intelligence

Telecommunication companies face growing demand from clients for better customer experience as well as a wider range of digitalized products and services. By leveraging AI solutions, telecoms can benefit from the vast amounts of user data collected over years of operations. Such data is observed from devices, networks, user profiles, geolocations, mobile applications, service and …

IoT and Sustainability need each other

IoT is the mean that allows to connect physical objects to the cloud. The range of applications is broad, from individual sensors, to devices, vehicles, machines, buildings, factories, and entire cities. These connections unlock great potential as the data collected from physical objects can be used to increase knowledge, allowing the implementation of new business …

Energy in the digital age: skills, tools and new rules the key to transformation

Digitisation is driving great change in the energy sector, impacting business models and driving innovation. It has created a digital backbone that not only supports the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, but also creates the ability to connect the energy system to our personal and local ecosystems. This digital, or smart, network is the …

Integrating Data in the Power Industry

Technological developments have been a significant focus for the power industry for many years. Progress has shown technology has evolved within a small number of designs, to now include nuclear, solar, wind, hydro-power and other energy sources. Digital technology continues to become more available and costs are reducing considerably, particularly with sensor devices and the …

Why the Solar Revolution Will Hit a Wall

The trend is clear: solar installations, based on existing silicon photovoltaic (PV) technology, should expand their market penetration over the next decade. But beyond then, their growth could hit a ceiling. This is the premise of Georgetown Professor Varun Sivaram’s book, Taming the Sun: Innovations to Harness Solar Energy and Power to the Planet. He warns of …