No longer just the art of the possible, it’s time to recognise 5G opportunities
Business is about people, and business success relies on staying ahead of the competition. New technology like 5G gives businesses the opportunity to seek new possibilities, however it requires the…
From launching ‘legitimate’ weather balloons in Antarctica to encouraging more girls into STEM subjects, Emma Philpott charts her course from oceanography to connectivity
I never planned a career in telecoms or digital connectivity. At school, my passion was science, and I followed that path to university and a degree in oceanography and chemistry. …
The digital agency using technology to help keep women safe from harm
Our mission at AND Digital is to close the digital skills gap. I think when we hear “digital skills” many focus on technical proficiencies: hardware and software expertise, coding knowledge,…
Private 5G network used to beam high-definition images of Queen’s final journey
The eyes of the world watched as the combination of centuries of tradition and ceremony combined to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth as the monarch was laid to rest. …
It’s time to stop making excuses. Getting more women in tech must underpin efforts to create an inclusive digital economy
When Apple CEO Tim Cook made a rare appearance in London last month, he had one simple and very powerful message to share: we need more women in tech, and…
AI can bring us closer together and help – not inhibit humans
AI is already changing our lives. From expert systems which predict the weather and the stock market, to facial recognition and internet search results, its application is growing more and…
The pandemic has taught me how to share more – and I feel a better leader for it
As a young professional starting out in the tech sector 30 years ago, I thrived on the fast pace,constant change and demanding workload. I lived in London, Singapore and Australia…
We need to shout about our successes. Liz Fletcher on celebrating women in biotech
Throughout my career in biotechnology and life sciences, I have seen many women leading ground-breaking research studies in their fields of expertise. Yet, and I include myself in this, we…
How motherhood helped me be a better leader
Consider this an open letter to anyone I have worked with before I became a mother and before I fully understood how being a parent is actually a prized asset…
Elaine Burgess was once called ‘mum’ by members of a male-led team. Now she blazes the trail for diversity in the tech sector
I took the scenic route into a career in digital. At the ripe old age of 21, I moved from Dublin to Edinburgh to do a one-year master’s degree in…