Few of us would argue with the need for data protection laws to safeguard consumers and individuals, but industry convergence, digitalisation and disruption from new technologies and players makes the implementation of such laws more difficult than ever. In this complex, interlinked regulatory environment, it is important not to forget how the regulations impact organisations that use IT. I’m not …
Audio description is the use of words to convey visual images to people who do not have access to the images. It’s a translation—from the visual to the verbal. The visual is made verbal — and aural A-U-R-A-L, he points to his ear, and oral O-R-A-L, he points to his mouth. Audio Description uses words that are succinct, vivid, and …
This year’s ITU-T Telecom World has the theme of “Better, Sooner”. I could not think of a better theme to have a discussion around as our next generation of telecommunications technologies, 5G, begins to become a reality. What is really exciting about 5G, and why “better, sooner” matters, is that for the first time in the history of telecommunications we …
First people thought automated driving was a sprint race, now many think it’s a marathon. However, it’s turning out to be an ultra-marathon relay. No one can solve its challenges alone: the future of automation lies in collaboration. Safety trumps accelerated deployment Leading up to 2018 tech news was full of claims of fully self-driving fleets and widespread adoption by …
INPUT Program is pleased to announce its dedicated day at ITU Telecom World 2019 on September 11, bringing together change-makers and stakeholders from innovation and startup ecosystems from around the world. INPUT Program is a high-priority government project financed by the EU, which was established in 2016 by the Hungarian Government with contributions from the EU Regional Development Fund. The …
Technology has been changing the lives of people with a disability across the world for many years. It broadly takes two forms: those technologies that enhance and augment the capacity of the individual such as wheelchairs, glasses or hearing aids, and those technologies that expand or enhance the environment to accommodate the diversity of human functioning. While some technologies can …
When the Government of Indonesia decided to showcase their experience fostering the development of different digital economy business models, they headed to Busan, Republic of Korea, where ITU, the United Nations specialized agency for information and communications technologies (ICTs) was organizing ITU Telecom World, a global tech event held annually at different locations around the world, connecting heads of government, …
By Ruth Pritchard-Kelly, Vice President of Regulatory at OneWeb The digital divide and the immediate need for internet provision from space Almost half of the global population still does not have access to the internet (ITU figures 2018). This “digital divide” is not only an issue in developing countries. Unconnected populations exist in every country, and regulators must find ways …
Europe is in the midst of change. As a new European Parliament and European Commission start working on a new wave of tech policies, the EU is trying to find its space in an increasingly competitive digital world. Telecom companies are part of this quest for a fresh, renewed leadership in the digital space. With 5G, they can be part …
Within the last ten years, our world has witnessed an explosion in the Internet of Things (IoT) and connected devices — from smartphones to smart homes, autonomous vehicles and smart cities. Millions of us now own at least one virtual assistants, in our pocket or our home. But the big question is who is actually listening when we talk to …
