Technology Magazine December 2019 | Page 292

The confluence of high internet speeds , big data , the Internet of Things , analytics and artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter the way we live and work , intelligently connecting virtually every device , making our cities smarter and our lives easier and more productive
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The confluence of high internet speeds , big data , the Internet of Things , analytics and artificial intelligence will fundamentally alter the way we live and work , intelligently connecting virtually every device , making our cities smarter and our lives easier and more productive
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I ntelligent Connectivity enables transformational new capabilities in transport , entertainment , industry and much more . The combination of 5G , artificial intelligence ( AI ), smart platforms and the Internet of Things ( IoT ) form the basis of what we call ‘ Intelligent Connectivity ’. With more than 5.1bn unique subscribers and nearly 9bn connections globally , mobile is already one of the most widely deployed technology platforms ever . However , Intelligent Connectivity takes this further and marks the beginning of an era of highly contextualised and personalised experiences , underpinned by ubiquitous hyper connectivity . It is set to impact almost every aspect of our daily lives from the way we consume entertainment to the way in which we learn and interact with colleagues . It will give people the information they need in an instant making our lives more productive and efficient . It will impact how entire industries innovate and operate , how societies interact and thrive and how economies flourish .

DECEMBER 2019