DEBATE: A third of voters would rather AI ran the country than politicians – so should robots move into Downing Street? March 22, 2019 A third of voters would rather AI ran the country than politicians – so should robots move into Downing Street? Takashi Sonoda, chief executive of internet of things company Uhuru, says YES. The idea that an artificial intelligence (AI) device could wholly take over the decision making at the top of the British government is pure [...]
Emojis are a better metric for national wellbeing than traditional data methods March 20, 2019 HMRC’s programme to make tax digital continues to roll out. Anyone with a small business will know about the imminent deadline of 1 April, when VAT returns become digital. Quick to seize an opportunity, several companies have developed software to ease the task. The digitisation of tax raises the wider issue of whether technology will [...]
New 5G app gives smartphone users insight into lives of connected cows March 4, 2019 Tech nerds and bovine enthusiasts will now be granted an insight into the everyday life of cows thanks to a new app that connects cattle to 5G. The smartphone app, called Me + Moo, allows users to select their own connected cow and receive daily updates beamed via 5G sensors on the farm. Read more: Arm [...]
London can strengthen its relations with Scotland March 4, 2019 On a brisk evening in January, I had the honour of hosting a Burns Supper at the Mansion House with the first minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon. The night was complete with bagpipes, haggis, and of course a “wee dram” of whisky. The event brought together leading business figures from both sides of the border, [...]
Blackberry completes $1.4bn deal for AI firm Cylance February 22, 2019 Blackberry has completed its $1.4bn acquisition of US artificial intelligence company Cylance. The deal will drive forward the development of Blackberry Spark, the Canadian company’s secure communications platform for the Internet of Things. Read more: Blackberry buys artificial intelligence firm Cylance for $1.4bn Cylance will continue to operate as a separate business unit within the [...]
Cyber attack threat poses biggest risk to UK businesses adopting 5G February 19, 2019 Cyber threats pose the biggest risk to UK businesses adopting 5G, new research has revealed. Around 40 per cent of businesses see the risk of cyber attacks as the most concerning aspect of the new high-speed mobile network, according to a survey by EY. Read more: The stakes are high in the global 5G race [...]
DEBATE: Could the internet of things be the answer to the social care crisis? February 6, 2019 Could the internet of things be the answer to the social care crisis? Emanuele Angelidis, chief executive of IoT investor Breed Reply, says YES. With more and more people forced to look after loved ones, the internet of things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) can help alleviate the social care issues raised by an ageing population. For a [...]
DEBATE: Following reports of the Dyson relocation, is Singapore the new go-to place for tech? January 24, 2019 Following reports of the Dyson relocation, is Singapore the new go-to place for tech? Elsa Hu, director of Asia at GP Bullhound, says YES. Singapore has long been the headquarters of choice for Southeast Asian tech startups, due to its mature business ecosystem, proximity to two of the world’s booming economies, huge talent pool, and attitude [...]
Telit shares take a knock after FCA announces wider investigation into company announcements December 18, 2018 Shares in technology company Telit Communications have taken a five per cent hit after the financial watchdog announced it was broadening the scope of its investigation into the company. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) first announced its investigation into Telit, an internet of things solutions provider, in March. Telit notified investors that the watchdog was assessing a [...]
Crypto A.M. shines its spotlight on Sensify October 16, 2018 Sensify, a UK based company, has developed an Internet of Things software platform for connecting any type of IoT asset. The platform allows the customer to track, trace, monitor, verify and secure its assets in real time. Assets that can connect to the platform include RFID, sensors, telematics devices, inventory and machinery. The IoT market [...]