Discover how innovation has changed our lives
Artificial intelligence, augmented reality, big data, machine learning, chatbots, digital twins, a driverless car. Innovation is not always partnered with technology, but it is always a turning point. Find out why!
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Which are the world's most innovative countries?
What makes a country a benchmark for innovation (R&D)? Bloomberg created its Innovation Index in order to establish a ranking of the world's most innovative countries. The index takes account of such indicators as patent registration, investment in education and productivity. Find out which ten countries head up this ranking.
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Blockchain technology at the service of urban management
Blockchain technology is not only the basis of the cryptocurrencyBitcoin. This system for carrying out verifications and secure transactions on the Internet promises to revolutionise the management of smart cities with Blockchain4Cities, an initiative to coordinate, integrate and control different city services with transparency, efficiency and privacy.
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Wearable technology is more than an accessory
Wearables are the penultimate milestone of the technology revolution, and they open the door to a new personal universe. They track what you eat, monitor your heart rate, warn you when you are getting stressed, and make it easier to communicate with those around you. They are part of your image — we wear them as watches, t-shirts, earrings and bracelets — and they know things about you that you don't.
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A journey around the most innovative cities in the world
In a world subjected to constant change on the back of the digital revolution, innovation has become essential. This is not only true for the business world, but also for cities. Discover which are the most innovative and competitive cities in the world, and the criteria that have put them at the top.
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Digital darwinism or how to survive the technological revolution
According to the first list published by Fortune magazine in 1955, 429 of the 500 most important companies in the world no longer exist. In a volatile society like ours, where the digital revolution is changing the way we consume, communicate and get information, companies — like species — must adapt to survive.
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Nanotechnology: a small solution to big problems
Invisible particles that fight cancer cells, faster microprocessors that consume less energy, batteries that last 10 times longer or solar panels that yield twice as much energy. These are just some of the many applications of nanotechnology, a discipline with all the ingredients to turn into the next industrial revolution.
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Ethical hacking, cybersecurity's great ally
Hackers are experts, making them essential to companies threatened by ever-more-severe cybersecurity issues. These are the so-called ethical hackers or white hat hackers and they are employed to spot weaknesses and offer solutions.
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5G! Welcome to the era of hyper-connectivity!
When people talk about the connected society, the thousands of possibilities offered by new technologies and our future lives in smart cities, a constellation of ultrafast devices springs to mind. A supporting infrastructure is required for all this to happen, which is where 5G comes in.
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Cobots, the robots that will revolutionise your daily routine
Robots and humans can work together like colleagues thanks to the boom in collaborative robots. The use of cobots in industry is changing production processes because unlike industrial robots, they work efficiently, safely and skilfully with other employees on all types of tasks.
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Small data: the data that makes the difference
Information is power. This has always been the case, but it is even more relevant now because of the data boom. When information is essential to stay ahead of customer demand, big data becomes small data, and it's worth its weight in gold. All brands want to get their hands on it, whether in digital or analogue format.
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Chatbots, a new way of serving customers
In recent years, chatbots have been perfected and made their way into day-to-day tasks related to customer service. They ask questions, they answer, and they converse to make our life easier, but are they really as effective as they seem? They offer many advantages, although there are still some problems to solve.
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Digital twins, the keys to the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Wind turbines, engines and cranes are now able to understand each other and converse in natural language with engineers. It is not science fiction, they are digital twins, a disruptive technology that will be vital in the rise and progression of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
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Do startups dream of unicorns?
Unicorns were mythical creatures famous for the horn on their heads. Fast forward to the 21st Century and, now minus its protuberance, the myth comes to life in the form of businesses that manage to reach a valuation of 1 billion dollars. Becoming one of them is the dream of any fledgling startup.
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"We need to review and enhance the cyber security protocols with new practices and strategies to address the new digital threat"
Rosa Kariger is Iberdrola group's global cyber security director and is responsible for global governance, intelligence and supervision of IT and OT cyber security in all the countries where the company operates. See the full interview.
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Can computers learn by themselves?
Self-driving cars, assistants that translate instantly from one language to another or personalized purchase suggestions. These activities are now possible thanks to Machine Learning, a discipline that allows computers to learn by themselves and perform tasks autonomously without the need to be programmed.
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Virtual Reality: another world within sight
When we talk about Virtual Reality (VR), many of us think of science fiction films like 'Minority Report'. However, the truth is that nowadays, this technology completely blends in with our daily lives. We tell you what exactly it consists of.
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LiFi, the internet at the speed of light
LiFi technology will allow us to connect to the internet using light from lamps, streetlights or LED televisions. In addition to being cheaper, safer and faster than wifi, it does not need a router. All you need to do is point your mobile or tablet towards a light bulb to surf the web.
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Tomorrow, bikes will circulate by air and water
On land, sea or air, the cycle lanes of the future will be safer for users, reducing pollution and preventing many of the accidents that happen every day. With a goal like this, originality abounds.
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Mobile phones, the main way to connect us in 2018
There are more and more mobile lines in the world, mobile phones have more functions and we spend more and more time interacting with this type of device. Here are the main Internet consumption habits on mobile devices globally.
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#employment #internet #informatics
Do you know which digital skills are most in demand in companies today?
The labour market demands digital skills, workers who are not only fluent in other languages or their academic speciality but in the essential tools to deal with fluency in the technological age. We mean knowledge about electronic devices, networks, cybersecurity, communications systems and data analysis, among other things.
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Smart cities: the technological revolution reaches the cities
Sustainable cities, which are connected and optimised through the use of technology, are not only an unstoppable global phenomenon, they are also the only solution for containing and reducing the alarming environmental and socio-economic repercussions that urbanisation will have for our planet. We present the world's smartest cities.
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Do you know what data mining is?
90% of the world's data is from after 2014, and the volume doubles every 1.2 years. In such a context, data mining, a strategic practice used by 80% of organisations, links millions of isolated data points and transforms them into knowledge at the service of companies, for example, to detect patterns in their customers' conduct and predict their behaviour.
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Do you know what the Fourth Industrial Revolution will be?
Clothing that adapts to weather conditions and to movement, prosthetics that adapt to growth and disintegrate when they are no longer necessary. These are just some of the present and future applications of 4D printing. This yet untapped technology will revolutionise the printing and manufacturing of objects over the next few years.
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71% of organisations worldwide use 'Agile'
The Agile methodology is a working system that is changing the face of project development in many companies, including Google, Amazon and Microsoft. This new concept is triumphing the world over and is here to stay. What is the key to its success? It organises and shares work out among multidisciplinary teams in a fast and flexible manner. Read all about it...
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Applications: download in a secure manner
Nowadays there are applications for practically everything (instant messaging, online stores, banks, news, social networks...). From any of our devices we can have the service we want in just a few seconds. But are we doing so in a safe manner?
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This summer, take cybersecurity on vacation with you
During our holidays we seek to relax and disconnect from our daily lives, but we must not forget that it is the time of the year when cybercriminals can take advantage of our disconnection from the madding crowd to 'fill their boots' at our expense.
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Biometrics, the technology that measures and analyses our biological data
For a lot of people, the concept of biometrics sounds like something very remote, extremely scientific or completely unheard of. But the truth is that we are seeing it more and more in our daily lives and they say it will soon end up replacing our passwords or door keys.
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Do you know how educational robots can help your children to develop?
Educational robots enable students of all ages to become familiar with and deepen their knowledge of robotics and programming, while at the same time learning other cognitive skills. Find out how robots can help your children's education and which are the most popular among the wide range of robots available on the market.
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Check your electronic invoices securely
Electronic invoices is the billing system that most people choose now. The search for greater reliability, security and comfort, as well as the rise of new technologies, has made billing via electronic media ever more frequent.
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Driverless vehicles: the future of transport for the disabled?
Approximately 10% of the world's population, namely around 650 million people, suffer from some form of disability (UN). This figure will only increase due to demographic growth and the ageing population. The transport industry is working hard to ensure their mobility is not a further limitation.
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Online shopping. Be cautious!
Internet purchases are the order of the day: clothing, food, technology products... Everything we want is within our reach with just one click. This gives us, above all, convenience and speed when buying any product.
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Do you know what blockchain is and how it will affect us?
No doubt you will already have heard about this technological development. Here is a video to tell you more about blockchain, how it works and how we can expect it to revolutionise our lives in so many different ways.
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Email, a double-edged sword
Emailing is one of the main communication channels that exist today along with instant messaging and social networking. Through it we establish contact with other people exchanging personal and professional information.
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Augmented Reality: the real world with different eyes
Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that allows virtual elements to be superimposed onto our vision of reality. Increasingly more in demand, by 2020 AR will become a business that verges on 120 billion dollars on a global scale.
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Scams on the Internet... Don't fall for it!
Awards that do not exist, unbeatable job offers, products at prices too low... These are just a few examples of scams that circulate nowadays on the Internet. Would you know how to detect them?
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Are we aware of the challenges and main applications of Artificial Intelligence?
It has long since abandoned the realm of science fiction and is quietly sneaking into our lives. Although still at a very early stage, Artificial Intelligence is laying the foundation to lead a revolution comparable to that generated by the Internet.
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Public Wi-Fis. When you're not the only one who connects
Free Wi-Fi in most bars and restaurants can get us out of a bind, but it is important to know how to use it safely.
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Big data: main uses and applications
Nowadays, almost 6,500 million connected devices share information over the Internet. In 2025, this figure will rise up to 20,000 million. Big data analyses this "sea of data" to convert it into the information that is transforming our world.
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Social networks, be careful of what you share!
Social networks have become our photo albums, our bulletin boards, even our voice. We publish what happens to us during the day, we give our opinion on news, we participate in debates... And all this, very often, publicly.
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Security on every click when browsing the Internet
In addition to the endless number of advantages it offers, the Internet also requires a series of precautions to be taken to prevent the threats hidden behind the screen.
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Technology to the rescue in the arts
Art restoration is an eminently delicate process. With modern tools, however, we can restore sculptures, paintings, books and even buildings with incredible precision and surprising results.
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Find out what is digital identity and protect who you are
Just as in your life you have an identity that defines you and differentiates you from others according to your name, traits, personal characteristics, acts... On the Internet you also have what is known as digital identity.
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Do you know how many things drones can do for you?
New technologies have turned these small unmanned aerial vehicles into vital tools to save lives, fight against fires and for work at heights.
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Do you wish to be part of the future of urban mobility?
Affordable, sustainable and healthy. The sales of electric bicycles have gone up around the world and over 700 major cities have implemented shared electric bicycle systems.
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Are we ready for the new smart world?
More than 8 billion devices are connected to the Internet of Things — IoT — and this figure is set to triple in just three years. Objects will become smart and the world will undergo a fourth industrial revolution.
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What will the new technology era be like?
A new wave of innovation is coming, which will not only change what we do, but who we are. The future will be defined by people who are capable of adopting new ways of working, sharing and collaborating.
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#transport #cars #environmental sustainability
Are we ready for the latest advances in urban mobility?
Would you go to the theatre in a driverless taxi? Would you share your car or travel to work on someone else's car? The new urban mobility environment is going to change everything... starting with the way we think.
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The smartphone, a lifetime in your pocket
Your mobile contains valuable information. If you lose it, it is stolen or infected by a virus, part of your life could be affected.
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#home #environmental sustainability
What is the best air-conditioning solution for your home?
Choosing the best system and type of installation will allow you to achieve the perfect temperature inside your home with the highest possible energy efficiency.
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Your passwords, the keys to your digital identity
You access services that require a password on a daily basis, including social networks, online banking, email, online stores, etc. This is why we say your passwords constitute the keys to your digital identity.
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Could a hacker take over my self-driving car?
The experts say it's unlikely, although they could control some partial functions. Google proposes a surprising solution: don't connect the car to the Internet.
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An unexpected kidnapping
It quickly installs in your system and kidnaps your files. The only way to get them back is by paying a ransom... Do you know what we are talking about?
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Hi, this is your home: what could I do for you today?
The TV, fridge and even your coffee maker will be smart appliances. Virtual assistants will operate them according to your orders, helping you in many of the day-to-day tasks.
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Phishing: A click makes the difference
Have you ever heard of phishing? It is a type of cyberattack that is becoming more common.
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The use of technology to achieve zero accident rates
25,500 lives could be saved every year on European roads if all of today's vehicles had the latest safety advances installed.
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