If theres one recent technological trend that has captured the imaginations of innovators and entrepreneurs like nothing else, its wearable technology. Many view wearables as the next great frontier for technological advancement, creating connected and convenient lives with the help of big data analytics. As exciting as the possibilities of wearable devices are, others are … [Read more...] about 5 Pieces of Wearable Technology Used for Protecting Children
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Smart Cities Are Vital to Cope with the Aging Population
As Tejvan Pettinger wrote in his blog The main impacts of an ageing population, we must be proud of the great achievement of the twentieth century regarding the dramatic rise in life expectancy. However, the aging population comes with many challenges for smart cities across social, financial, economic, and political dimensions. Managing healthcare quality and costs for … [Read more...] about Smart Cities Are Vital to Cope with the Aging Population
How Car Manufacturers are Using Big Data
Big data is everywhere and used in nearly every type of business. While many people might not be aware of its prevalence, its clear from the way companies are engaging in big data analytics that it is playing a big role in achieving new levels of success. New technologies used in todays businesses help us to become aware of big data and its value. Examples of this can be seen … [Read more...] about How Car Manufacturers are Using Big Data
Fog Computing is Vital for a Successful Internet of Things
The Internet of Things (IoT) represents a remarkable transformation of the way in which our world will soon interact. Much like the World Wide Web connected computers to networks, and the next evolution connected people to the Internet and other people, the IoT looks poised to interconnect devices, people, environments, virtual objects and machines in ways that only science … [Read more...] about Fog Computing is Vital for a Successful Internet of Things
Preventing Car Crashes with Big Data Analytics
Imagine a world where the number of car crashes has been reduced to zero. Does it seem impossible? When considering in 2013 more than 32,000 people died in traffic crashes, the goal does certainly seem unobtainable. Yet many scientists and engineers are busily working with new technology that may one day significantly reduce the number of car crashes, in consequence bringing … [Read more...] about Preventing Car Crashes with Big Data Analytics
