All articles by John Oates
John Oates
The future of cars and connectivity
The first documented car journey on a public road in the UK was made in July 1895. The 40 mile trip from Micheldever to Datchet took all day at an average speed of just over nine miles an hour. Although it was described as ‘a horseless carriage’ it was a recognisable four wheel car. You can go and see it at the Science Museum in South Kensington.
Moving electricity meters beyond smart
Smart meters have had a mixed press in the UK. They’re not as smart as they should be and do not offer enough benefits to the users.
Digital transformation and what it means for manufacturing
Digital transformation has already changed the way technology-dependent businesses function. This is not just about how they buy services but in many cases has created fundamental changes to business models and interactions with partners and suppliers.
Putting IoT into real world use
Beyond the hype of Internet of Things there are some companies which are just getting on with using the technology.
Go victory is milestone for deep learning
The recent victory of an artificial intelligence program over the world’s highest ranked human player of Go marks an important milestone for the technology.
WannaCry is warning for everyone
Ransomware has been a big problem for businesses for at least the last two years. Hackers have made hundreds of millions of pounds from successful attacks without attracting much media attention. But WannaCry has pushed the issue into the mainstream.
The Machine update
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has produced a functioning prototype of The Machine – its next generation, memory-centred computing platform.
How is cyber security changing in 2017?
The security of business technology systems is no longer just an issue for the IT department. Mistakes make front page news which means getting cyber security right is a key responsibility for directors and the board.
Digital disruption is changing business roles
The impact of digital disruption on business processes is well understood. But changing technology is also changing the role of the IT department and technology leaders.
Treating new regulations as an opportunity
Whether your business is primarily based in the US, the UK or in Europe there are big changes coming to how security and privacy is regulated.