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Your daily step count isn’t the only information hackers can steal from wearables
The global wearable tech market is expected to double from 526 million devices in 2016, to more than 1 billion devices by 2022. We can expect this number to keep growing as our cities become more connected, making the switch from 4G to 5G. Fitbit came onto the scene...
Network slicing is a game-changer for operators deploying 5G
One of the big benefits of deploying 5G is that this next-generation of the mobile network will be able to be manipulated on the fly so operators can design, deploy and customize different “slices” of the network. Those slices are intended to accommodate a number of...
Podcast episode 13: Waves of innovation with Marcus Weldon
About FuturithmicIt is our mission to explore the implications of emerging technologies, seeking answers to next-level questions about how they will affect society, business, politics and the environment of tomorrow. We aim to inform and inspire through thoughtful...
5G will unlock the future of live entertainment
This article is the first in a series that will explore the role of 5G and its potential impact on various forms of entertainment. For consumers, 5G will bring improved stability and portability of experiences – faster download and data streaming of...
The smart cities forecast
Enabling everything from smart factories and self-driving cars to healthcare technologies and virtual reality, 5G promises to accelerate the evolution of the digital economy. As AT&T’s Chris Penrose explains, 5G will jumpstart the next wave of innovation...
Looking back (and ahead) after South Korea’s first six months of 5G
5G, like any six-month-old, is due for a milestone checkup. It’s been six months since South Korea’s three major wireless operators switched on large scale 5G across the country, launching the world’s first widespread deployment of 5G. As this new network turns half a...
How 5G will encourage people to do more online
Heavily connected individuals already seem to have their heads buried in their phones 24/7, so it’s tough to imagine how they might become even more connected, nor if that would even be a good thing. But the benefit of 5G is not necessarily that it will drive people...
Overcoming challenges to implement AI, automation
Implementing change to any process can be quite the feat, regardless of industry. The stakes are only raised when seeking to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI), as Communication Service Providers (CSPs) look to automate processes they can expect to face common...
How top organizations are investing in digital transformation
Today, digital transformation (DT) is much more than the “digital” in its name. It’s the alignment of technology investments, strategic initiatives and business and operational models that make digital transformation purposeful and effective. In my research,...