IoT and Big Data in football to enable intelligent decision making
IoT and Big Data in sport is becoming ever more prevalent, bringing value to not only players but spectators too. Football, although a seemingly basic sport with a just one ball, two nets and 11...
View ArticleThe art of communication in times of change
Confuncio said “what I hear, I forget; what I see, I remember; what I do, I learn”. By communicating we learn, and from Data Governance team we understand that generating an suitable communication...
View ArticleAI, IoT and Blockchain: surfing the third wave
Back in 1980, “futurologist” Alvin Toffler published The Third Wave, a book inspired by Steve Case to express his vision of the development of the information technology paradigm in the context of a...
View ArticleArtificial Intelligence: a companion to fight loneliness
Today is International friendship day, a day where we can celebrate all those individuals around us that bring us joy daily. Whilst we might imagine the youth population to be celebrating the most,...
View ArticleHow do we talk to Aura in different countries?
The implementation of Aura, Telefónica’s Artificial Intelligence, in Spain, Brazil, the United Kingdom and Germany has revolutionised the way customers interact with the company. Currently, and...
View ArticleHow to learn Python: the most important skill for employers
The application of Artificial Intelligence to optimize Big Data and provide Data Insights is becoming a necessity to all business processes, therefore programmers are in hot demand. Designing...
View ArticleInternet of Things… Archaeological Sites
At the end of 2019, according to IoT Analytics, there were already 9.5 billion connected devices for consumers, businesses and scientists. The forecast for 2025 is three times this figure because the...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Shines a light on the huge possibilities of AI in Education.
In 2020 remote learning platforms have become essential for students around the world as a result the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these platforms incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology...
View ArticleHow IoT and Big Data is elevating Energy Management
Increasingly, energy management is becoming a topic of great social importance. In today’s post, I will explain how IoT (Internet of Things) together with technology Artificial Intelligence (AI), is...
View ArticleThe 7 priorities of a company when adopting Blockchain
Last week I shared with the 101Blockchainscommunity of professionals and digital innovators the Blockchain vision we have at Telefónica and how companies can create value by adopting this technology....
View ArticleWaste Management in a Smart City – The Smart Bin
In today’s post, I will share with you how Waste Management is set to be revolutionised by Big Data and IoT (Internet of Things) technology. The Social Importance of Waste Management Waste...
View ArticleThe Smart Train – The key to future sustainable mobility
Governments know that a functional and efficient transport system is key to economic growth and social development. Well run transport infrastructure unlocks the productive potential of an economy....
View ArticleSmart Stadiums: How 5G is revolutionising live Sports
As we all look forward to returning to live events in a post-pandemic world, in today’s post we share with you the latest exciting innovation in smart stadiums, the implementation of in-stadium 5G...
View ArticleHow should you speak to children about Artificial Intelligence?
In previous years, people’s relationship with technology in general, and with artificial intelligence in particular, was based on “text”, usually using specialised programming languages. Today,...
View ArticleDeep Learning and satellite images to estimate the impact of COVID19
Motivated by the fact that the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has caused worldwide turmoil in a short period of time since December 2019, we estimate the negative impact of COVID-19 lockdown...
View ArticleIs AI key to successful Real Estate investment?
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to shape the world around us, in today’s post we explore the impact of AI on commercial Real Estate investment. To what extent is AI the key to investment...
View ArticleHow AI & IoT will save the Aviation Industry.
As we approach Christmas 2020, the success of various COVID-19 vaccines across the world is beginning to fill us all with a new-found sense of optimism, that, in the near future, we may return to the...
View ArticleWe apply quantum technology to real use cases of Blockchain and IoT
Putting together Quantum Technology, Blockchain and the Internet of Things in one title seems like a formula for generating clicks. However, this is what we have done at Telefónica: demonstrate the...
View ArticleHow AI and Machine Learning help to develop vaccines
As Christmas approaches this year, we have all been gifted the great news that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has shown to be both safe and effective in creating an immune response to COVID-19. Recently...
View ArticleWhen will Robots find a place in the Smart Home?
With the mass introduction of smart speakers, smart doorbells, smart fridges and even smart toilets there is a world of possibilities when it comes to innovating our homes. Whilst smart speakers have...
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