During the 2014-2016 West African Ebola crisis, those that contracted the disease and were placed in mandatory isolation faced a unique set of challenges. University of Virginia Health System used telehealth communications to allow patients to communicate with healthcare providers, family, and service providers without the risk of spreading infection, saving time and lives.
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Research Peek of the Week: Telecom Technologies Can Foster Public Health Resilience During a Crisis
The utilization of telecom technologies, combined with strong partnerships between public and private entities, is critical to fostering public health resilience within communities, particularly in the face of crises.
Why Larry Irving Is The OG Blerd Who Forever Changed The Internet For Us All
We need Black professionals and students to carry on Irving’s legacy of grappling with the tech industry’s lack of diversity, discrimination-by-algorithm and mishandling of personal data.
Creation of Innovation: Precision Agriculture with Robo-Tractors
Autonomous tractors and other agricultural tools are advancing the industry by dispensing seeds, weeding, and paving the way for new sustainable farming practices.
Research Peek of the Week: 5G Network Deployment will Create Millions of U.S. Jobs
A recent report found that 5G network deployment will create 8.5 million jobs between 2019-2025.
Creation of Innovation: Indoor Solar Cells for Smart Devices
Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden are revolutionizing smart connected indoor devices by developing a new type of power source not dependent on batteries or grid connection.
Research Peek of the Week: Netflix Reigns King…for Now
A study from Hub Entertainment Research found that while streaming services like Netflix continue to be indispensable among U.S. entertainment consumers ages 16-74, competition among these services is also on the rise with the launch of new online streaming services like Disney+.
Larry Irving: A Black History Month Call-to-Action
Black History Month presents an opportunity to highlight contributions of those who have paved the way for the United States to lead the world in technological innovation. Larry Irving is one of those stories.
Creation of Innovation: History Comes to Life in VR
In celebration of Black History Month, this week’s Creation of Innovation shines a light on a groundbreaking immersive exhibit that recreates an iconic moment in American history – the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
It’s Been Five Years Since the FCC Took a Wrong Turn Toward Title II
Five years ago, the Federal Communications Commission went off a time-honored course – the course that had been set in the early days of the commercial internet by the Clinton Administration and followed during the administration of George W. Bush.
Research Peek of the Week: Broadband Capital Expenditures Rose After Reversal of Title II Decision
Following FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s 2017 reversal of the Title II decision, annual capital expenditures grew significantly, increasing by $2 billion in 2017 before jumping up by $3 billion in 2018.
Creation of Innovation: White Canes for Blind and Visually Impaired Talk the Walk
In the fast-moving arena of today’s adaptive technology, people who are blind or visually impaired can use white canes that have object-detecting sensors, GPS navigation, voice assistance, and other features.