5G was conceived and launched amidst abundant promises. It was suggested it would unlock new use cases for mobile operators and enable a step change in networks, making them more open to cooperation within an ecosystem. One year on from the first commercial 5G service launches, and two years and a half after the landmark demonstrations during the Olympic Winter Games of 2018, Digiecon look at how 5G deployment is faring in key European markets.
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When we think of robots we don’t tend to think of them as an integral part of day to day life. However, in today’s world this would be a mistake. From nano-robots to the Mars rover, robots really do come in all shapes and sizes. This short read looks at some of the exciting new tech which has the potential to transform the world.
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Open source has become a buzzword especially in the tech and engineering sphere. From GitHub to bioinformatics open source is taking the world in a completely novel direction. In this article we will look at what opensource is – by examining some well-known examples – and where might it be taking us…
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Interest in blockchain in China has exploded over the past four years, fuelled by government support policies encouraging investment into strategically important technologies. This has led to impressive figures on patent registrations and startups launched, but the challenge of increasing the quality of blockchain research and implementations remains. This report maps the status of the blockchain industry in China.
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Augmented reality (AR) is becoming a buzz word in the tech sphere, from fighter pilot heads up displays to helping surgeons and medical professionals. This short read looks into the different AR technology emerging worldwide.
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