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Futurist Keynote - Articles and Videos - Future of Technology, IT, Computing, Nanotech

Future of Technology and IT - hundreds of articles / videos and keynote conference presentations on related issues. Clients include Google, Microsoft, Toshiba, HP, IBM, Phillips, SAP, Siemens, Symantec, Infosys, Ricoh, Nokia, AT&T, Vodafone, O2, STC, Belgacom, BT, BBC, Comverse, European Internet Foundation, Fujitsu Siemens, AIC Carriers World, Mobilcom, MTN, NCR, Toshiba, Unisys, AIC Carriers World, Mobilcom, MTN, Amdocs, Carlton TV, Etisalat Telecom (UAE), Idea Cellular, Loral (satellites), Telenor, Times of India, Qualcomm, SABC (S Africa), TDC. Patrick Dixon has given keynotes on technology and telecom related issues to audiences in North America, Central America, Latin America, Western Europe, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Baltic States, Scandinavia, Africa, Central Asia, South East Asia and Asia Pacific.
 

Clouds and Crowds: Seize your Digital Future

Futurist Keynote - Articles and Videos - Future of Technology, IT, Computing, Nanotech

Digital Convergence, Connections, Clouds, Crowds and Controls - take hold of your future - or the future will take hold of you.

IT directors face complex, rapidly changing challenges as they struggle to keep their corporations up to speed. Meanwhile, managers AND customers are making decisions of their own, moving their personal lives into the Cloud with email, photos, videos and so on. Companies are getting left behind.  Summary of keynote conference presentation by Futurist speaker Patrick Dixon.

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Future Technology - videos, keynote lectures, slides, articles

Futurist Keynote - Articles and Videos - Future of Technology, IT, Computing, Nanotech

There is a huge range of material on future technology.  Here are just a few resources.  You can also search the site plus our YouTube channel using the search box on the right of this page.

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Future of Technology - imagine 2015 looking to 2020: European Parliament

Futurist Keynote - Articles and Videos - Future of Technology, IT, Computing, Nanotech

Future of Technology - keynote lecture at the European Parliament / European Commission in Brussels on fundamental changes to business, government and society as a result of the next phase of the digital revolution.

Looking back from 2015 at the last 5 years - and looking forward from 2015 to 2020.

Press Read More below to watch both parts of the one hour Futurist keynote.

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How green is your digital world? Saving IT costs and environment - conference speaker

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How IT companies part of $40 trillion global race to reduce energy use over 20 years. IT major consumer of energy. “Greening of IT” is creating major new business opportunities, can improve corporate image, and may increase customer loyalty. Conference keynote speaker - futurist video by Patrick Dixon. 500 million obsolete computers in America, 130 million mobile phones thrown away each year. E-waste 2% of solid municipal waste in America, hazards polluting water supplies or endangering wildlife. lead pollution in land fill - printed circuit boards and components, mercury and cadmium, linked to cancer, reproductive problems, other illnesses.

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Do social networks kill “real” relationships?

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Do social networks damage "normal social relationships"?  Impact of virtual communication on social gatherings.

FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Plaxo, Bebo, YouTube are mainly communities of people who know each other. Why many people are physically present but mentally and emotionally absent. Influence of social networks on partner selection and family life.

Virtual relationships, video, videoconferencing, Skype, dating and Second Life. How relationships are changing in the online world.

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Convergence - impact on future world

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Keynote presentation slides - Digital technology, biotech, nanotech, broadcasting, phones, entertainment and many other parts of our world are converging in new ways.  Expect new industries, innovations and consumer choices.  Keynote presentation for industrial and research leaders  in South Korea.

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Human brain: fuse with computer chips biodigital brain

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Biodigital brains and rebuilding eyes in people who are blind using adult stem cells.

Growing brain cells onto computer chips to extend memory and processing power of human brain. How to fuse brain and computer power together.

Brain control of machines, and computers. Remote robotic control by thought alone. RFID devices. Ethical issues in robot engineering using brain tissue. Digital enhancement of human brain function. Innovation, divergence and convergence in mobile ...

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How to use Technology to Grow Your Business - Keys to Success

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How to use technology to grow your business and gain competitive advantage: Interview on IT strategy and related issues for Spanish media with Patrick Dixon, Europe’s leading futurist and strategy guru.  Article and Videos.

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Techno Innovation: IT growth strategies: service, productivity, cost control, security

Futurist Keynote - Articles and Videos - Future of Technology, IT, Computing, Nanotech

Key themes: growth strategies impact on IT departments. Need for IT innovation in systems, processes, outsourcing, infrastructure risk management, customer support and security.

Rapidly changing nature of global business, external operating environments, manufacturing, wholesale, retailing, logistics, supply chain management.

Velocity of change in consumer and competitor behaviour, shifts in patterns of work, virtual teams, virtual working, collaboration tools and partnership - relevant to key industries such as financial services and health.

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