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Cities and Urbanization
A net zero carbon future for cities
The World Economic Forum is convening stakeholders with a role to play for global cities to have a chance of reaching the net zero carbon goal by 2030.
Internet of Things
New report suggests shocking state of global internet connectivity
Only one in 10 people have ‘meaningful connectivity’ to fully benefit from the internet, a report by the Alliance for Affordable Internet has warned.
Internet of Things
IoT security: How we are keeping consumers safe from cyber threats
A collaboration convened by the World Economic Forum has formed a global consensus for baseline IoT security measures to protect consumers.
Internet of Things
Are smart home and wearable devices secure? A global consensus on 5 security must haves
Billions of connected devices are in use worldwide today, with smart home devices growing rapidly. Now a global consensus for baseline security is emerging
Davos Agenda 2022
Digital health can make healthcare more open, inclusive, and patient-centred. Here's how.
Digital health: The integration of data, biotech and digital technologies into services is transforming the way healthcare stakeholders approach research and patient care
COVID-19
The metaverse, COVID-19, climate change and other stories that defined a difficult year
COVID-19 dominated the headlines and our lives in 2021, but there were reasons for optimism in the fields of medicine, technology and the environment.
Internet of Things
3 ways to get consumers to trust internet-connected devices
Better governance of the IoT sector is needed if consumers are going to get the security and privacy they want from their internet-connected devices.
Internet of Things
From Amazon to Zoom: This is what happens on the internet every minute
The amount of data and information in the digital universe effectively doubles every two years, and every minute 6 million people shop online.
Cybersecurity
Ransomware attacks are on the rise. These are the industries most a risk
When it comes to malware, ransomware is one of the fastest-growing threats in recent history, with Emsisoft estimating the costs of ransomware stood at $7.5 billion for 2019 alone.
Internet of Things
Better business: How to harness value from IoT technologies
From fitness trackers to much wider scale uses like the monitoring of natural disasters, the IoT is now integrated into our society.
Digital Communications
These are the invisible barriers to tackling the digital divide
While most of the focus is on getting everyone connected, experts at Lisbon’s Web Summit say making internet access more affordable and less complicated is also key.
Cybersecurity
5 surprisingly hackable items in your home - and what you can do to make them safer
As homes get smarter, the risk of being hacked and losing private data increases. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself.
Cybersecurity
Protecting critical infrastructure from a cyber pandemic
Cyber-attacks on infrastructure (Cyber pandemic) services are on the rise. Hackers are exploiting the use of Internet of Things technology to disrupt critical systems.
Emerging Technologies
Global lighthouses are revolutionizing the world of sustainable manufacturing - but what exactly are they?
The Global Lighthouse Network is a World Economic Forum initiative in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, helping to revolutionize sustainable manufacturing.
Fourth Industrial Revolution
We are closing the gap between technology and policy
The C4IR Network centres are building scalable models to positively pilot and integrate regulations in law and industry standards.
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