Category: summer2017

Generative Design and the Architecture/Engineering Professional

Can Computers Become the Next Frank Lloyd Wright? Machine Learning and AI have existed in principal since the 1950’s, and pioneered by Arthur Samuel (1901 – 1959) through the programing of computers so that they may learn from past experience. Since Samuel’s early experiences of having computers play and learn from games of checkers, machine… Read more Generative Design and the Architecture/Engineering Professional

Disruptive Potential of IoT in Healthcare

Overview The healthcare industry in the United States is a prime target for disruption due to its enormous size and projections of its continued growth:   The country spent $3.4 trillion on health care in 2016, a number that is projected to grow to $5.5 trillion by 2025. The study, by the Centers for Medicare… Read more Disruptive Potential of IoT in Healthcare

Racing The Tortoise And The Hare

  We all know the classic tortoise and hare race. The tortoise starts slow and conserves energy while the much more agile hare speeds ahead, yet still loses. While this is a children’s tale, we are seeing an eerily similar competition unfurl in the tech and business landscape. The hare, in this case, is a… Read more Racing The Tortoise And The Hare

Let's Hyperloop!

It becomes a habit that Elon Musk keeps media busy and public curious with his wild projects. Although his strategy pays off, there is a lot of questions about the real implication and scalability of his ideas. Considering his avant-garde idea of the Hyperloop, a technology cumulated a lot of hype recently by completing a… Read more Let's Hyperloop!

Challenges and issues raised by the IoT

The Internet of things is a buzz word which has been written about extensively. One could, however, define IoT as follows: “A network of Internet-connected objects able to collect and exchange data using embedded sensors” [1]. Its possible impact is global. It could affect countless industries (defence, agriculture, healthcare, connected home…) and devices (thermostats, kitchens,… Read more Challenges and issues raised by the IoT

Wireless Evolution, Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization: Enablers of IoT

Having worked with several Tier 1 wireless carriers closely as customers since 2008, I found John Donovan’s clear explanation of market challenges to be outstanding. As he noted, AT&T and Apple had an exclusive relationship for the iPhone from inception, and the company’s proven history with long-term research has shown their commitment to delivering a… Read more Wireless Evolution, Software Defined Networks and Network Function Virtualization: Enablers of IoT

5G –just around the corner

Mr. John Donovan, the Chief Strategy Officer and Group President of AT&T described 5G as enabling the most exciting tech during his lifetime. With voice over 1G invented in the 80s, text messages over 2G dominating in the 90s, multimedia over 3G being introduced in the 00s, and 4G LTE providing us the basis for… Read more 5G –just around the corner

The Future of Transportation: Highways, Flyways or Personal Freedom

Aging infrastructure, traffic congestion, and increase in population are creating problems in metropolitan areas. Transit authorities, startups, and established companies have entered a race to bring the next commuting technology to market. As we move into the future, flying cars, Hyperloop, self-driving cars, and drones are adding a new dimension to the future of transportation.… Read more The Future of Transportation: Highways, Flyways or Personal Freedom

The Internet of Battlefield Things

At this point, it feels like every industry is attempting to coin their own Internet of Things (IoT) spinoff to address the unique challenges they face: the Internet of Aircraft Things, the Internet of Space Things, and the Internet of Mining Things among others. The U.S Army, which recognized the potential impacts of IoT on… Read more The Internet of Battlefield Things

What it takes to Connect the World

Enshrined in Facebook’s Mission Statement are the 3 words “Connecting the World”. They, along with household names like Instagram and Twitter have created platforms that afford us the ability to connect with people across the globe with unprecedented ease. Yet, it is important to remember that these social media giants that have come to dominate… Read more What it takes to Connect the World