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THE TECH ME TODAY JOURNAL

Connected technology.

Practical reading on websites, software, AI and marketing. A little perspective for your next move.

6 articles

Connected sensors and a compact circuit board on an electronics workbench
Connected technology

Using IoT Data in Marketing: Purpose, Context and Privacy

Connected devices can provide information that helps businesses understand how products and services are used. Applying that information to marketing requires a clear purpose, appropriate consent where needed and careful handling of personal data.

2023-12-30↗
Mixed-reality headset and controllers in an architecture studio
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Immersive Product Experiences: When Metaverse Features Help

Shared virtual environments create possibilities for collaboration, training and entertainment. Web and mobile teams considering these experiences need to assess accessibility, device limits, privacy and whether an immersive interface serves a real user need.

2023-11-23↗
Sensor gateway installed beside rows of plants in a greenhouse
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Edge Computing: Decide What Should Run Near the Device

Edge computing places some processing closer to the devices or people generating data. This can reduce communication delays and dependence on a distant service for selected workloads. Deployment, maintenance and security need to be planned alongside those benefits.

2023-11-22↗
Laptop and fern beside a window overlooking rooftop solar panels
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Green Software: Measure Energy, Hardware and Carbon

An application that recalculates the same report repeatedly may create avoidable work. Measure the workload, consider caching or scheduling, and compare the result under similar conditions. Include the effect on hardware and service requirements. Describe the measured improvement precisely rather th

2023-11-17↗
Interlocking paper documents joined by a silver link
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Blockchain and Smart Contracts: Rules, Inputs and Change

Blockchains maintain shared records according to a network’s rules. Smart contracts are programs that execute on supported networks. Both introduce design trade-offs: software defects, access controls, governance and the quality of external inputs remain important.

2023-11-15↗
Gold-plated cryogenic research apparatus with delicate wiring in a laboratory
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Quantum Computing for Business: Evaluate Evidence Before Investment

Quantum computing is an evolving field with potential applications in research and optimisation. It is not a general replacement for conventional computing. Businesses should distinguish experimental work from proven applications and assess the practical limits of any proposal.

2023-11-03↗