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CES 2015 – Internet of Things goes Mainstream

Reviewing the various round-ups on what was big at CES, most agree that the Internet of Things was pretty high up the agenda of the companies attending, and was the underlying theme for the event. Not that this is a reliable predictor – don’t forget that 2012 was the year that supposed saw 3D TV come of age. The Absentees It is perhaps worth starting with a reminder of the notable absentees, Apple, Google and Microsoft, the three industry’s largest platform and … Read more…

FTC warns of privacy risks of ubiquitous connectivity

The need for means for managing user privacy as more and more devices become connected is a topic that has been raised a number of times on this blog. This week, at CES, someone slightly more influential, the chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission, Edith Ramirez raised these very concerns. While highlighting all the wonderful benefits the Internet of Things can bring, she highlighted the risks of ubiquitous data collection, the impact of unintended uses of data and the increased security risks will … Read more…

2015 in Tech – Crystal ball gazing

Tech Trends for 2015 Now that we’re into the new year, it is worthwhile to have a look at what industry-watchers and analysts are forecasting as being important and significant in 2015. Here is a summary of what some of what is being said regarding 2015 Technology Trends. Gartner – Top 10 ICT Trends Gartner, the IT research firm focuses on three themes: the merging of the real and virtual worlds, the advent of intelligence everywhere, and the technology impact … Read more…