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Always on Connectivity and Implications to Mobility
Online connectivity is changing the nature of vehicles from transportation-centric to connected mobility hubs. This connectivity leads to a treasure trove of valuable data about the people in these connected vehicles. This data may become more valuable that the actual transport function of future vehicles.
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Swap and Go Mobility #CES2016
A low-cost electric motorcycle/scooter with interchangable batteries is already greatly reducing pollution in Tapei and will be coming to other communities soon. At $3,000, this mobility solution is relatively affordable, features a 60 mile range and is centered around tech features, such as the ability to remotely turn on and off with one’s smart phone.…
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Viodi View – 12/12/16
Carrier Network Virtualization Becoming Real The shift from purpose-built to white-box hardware with network functions enabled by software is building momentum, based on the presentations and demonstrations at the Carrier Network Virtualization conference. Featuring speakers and attendees from carriers and providers, such as AT&T, Google, NTT and Vodafone, this multi-day conference provided an excellent overview of…
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Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) 2016 Award Recipients
The awards were presented on December 8th at a gala dinner at the Santa Clara Convention center that this author attended. I was amazed that ~ 2,000 executives attended this event, especially considering the huge consolidation of the semiconductor industry. GSA’s most prestigious award, the Dr. Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award, was presented to Mr.…
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Viodi View – 11/28/16
It could be argued that the Internet and its vast store of knowledge has largely eliminated one of the key benefits of traditional conferences and trade shows. What the Internet still doesn’t provide is the one-on-one contact and the serendipitous discovery found on a crowded exhibit floor. And although it can provide distraction, the Internet doesn’t necessarily…
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Collaboratively Enabling Mobility
“How do you create a society that enables mobility and not just car ownership…and that facilitates the flow of people and goods,” asks Matt Peak, Managing Partner, Peak Strategy Partners, LLC. Peak suggests that a collaborative process involving the community is essential to improving mobility; both physical and economic. Speaking at the Driverless Cities’ Conference, Peak references…
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