Showing 169 articles for: Information, Communications Technologies and Computing
How I got here - Jean Morris
Research engineer Jean Morris tells how her career has led to an award-winning ventilator.
NFTs
Loved by celebrities and always in the news, NFTs are the latest ‘big thing’, but what are they?
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Supercharging GPS precision
Accurate GPS positioning in cities can be affected by obstructions like tall buildings. A new technology aims to improve this accuracy.
Entertaining audiences of the future
Dominic Joyeux
Engineering innovations are creating immersive environments in theatre and sport.
How to make a mobile technology revolution
Professor Stephen Temple CBE FREng
Each new generation of mobile technology, such as 3G, 4G or 5G, requires global collaboration to succeed.
HOW DOES THAT WORK - Chatbots
Chatbots use machine learning to answer queries from humans.
Dr Andrew Harter CBE DL FREng - A passion for networks
Michael Kenward OBE
Dr Andrew Harter CBE DL FREng’s RealVNC technology has enabled remote access to a computer anywhere in the world.
Hollowing out a future in fibre optics
Dr Matthew Partridge
A new generation of fibre optic cables with a hollow core are being developed, which will be able to transmit data over longer distances faster and more efficiently.
HOW DOES THAT WORK - 3D facial recognition technology
3D facial recognition technology is becoming more commonly used for identification purposes.
Communication at the speed of light
Neil Cumins
Light fidelity, or ‘Li-Fi’, is a wireless communications technology that transmits high-speed data via common household LEDs; an alternative to Wi-Fi that could transform online connectivity.
Suranga Chandratillake FREng - Natural born code writer
Michael Kenward OBE
Suranga Chandratillake FREng was instrumental in the setting up of Blinkx, a successful software startup. He is now sharing his expertise with the next generation of entrepreneurs.