Big data and machine learning is putting pressure on networks demand and traffic patterns. Interesting to see Nokia acquisition.

Big data and machine learning is putting pressure on networks demand and traffic patterns. Interesting to see Nokia acquisition.

Nokia has purchased US IP network analytics specialist Deepfield, in order to help its clients gain more control over their network performance, efficiency and security.

Deepfield specialises in providing cloud, application and IP network insight in real time|, and its tech is used by SDN (software defined network) controllers to make automated changes to networks, so they can rapidly adapt to changes in application demand, flow and traffic patterns.

Read more at http://www.silicon.co.uk/networks/networks-management/nokia-acquires-deepfield-for-network-insights-202050#l9kvmWDr6dI25y4k.99
http://www.silicon.co.uk/networks/networks-management/nokia-acquires-deepfield-for-network-insights-202050

Very interesting article on IoT applied to industrial environment. Different approaches of Predix and MindSphere used by GE and Siemens.

Very interesting article on IoT applied to industrial environment. Different approaches of Predix and MindSphere used by GE and Siemens.

#iot

Originally shared by Gideon Rosenblatt

The Emerging Race for the Industrial Internet

This is an interesting overview of what is happening in the race between General Electric and Siemens to build the Industrial Internet. GE is attempting to build a broad, generic platform into which all industrial players can plug their solutions. If it works, this juggernaut will become a -- I don't know, what's bigger than a juggernaut? Uberjuggernaut? Juggerubernaut?

Lots of interesting parts to this, but I'm culling this as the most intriguing bit:

That technology allows manufacturers to create what David Gelernter, a pioneering computer scientist at Yale University, over two decades ago imagined as “mirror worlds”. GE wants to build a similar, “virtual twin” of every category of physical asset it sells, from locomotives to wind farms. This would allow engineers to test products before they are built and also let them feed the virtual model with real-world data to improve performance. “A digital twin is not just a generic model but based on the exact conditions in the real world,” explains Ganesh Bell, chief digital officer at GE Power.

Imagine our industrial systems having a virtual ecosystem operating like an integrated new dimension of reality. In-synch with the physical layer, this new virtual layer would be much more flexible. It would model and simulate optimizations on a scale simply infeasible for the physical infrastructure itself. Out of this will come phenomenal efficiencies unlike anything we have seen heretofore.

This reminds me of Brian Arthur's vision for The Second Economy:
http://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/strategy-and-corporate-finance/our-insights/the-second-economy

#IndustrialInternet #iot
http://www.economist.com/news/business/21711079-american-industrial-giant-sprinting-towards-its-goal-german-firm-taking-more

Cryogenic storage offers hope for renewable energy - The cryogenic energy facility stores power from renewables or off-peak generation by chilling air into liquid form.When the liquid air warms up it expands and can drive a turbine to make electricity.

Cryogenic storage offers hope for renewable energy - The cryogenic energy facility stores power from renewables or off-peak generation by chilling air into liquid form.When the liquid air warms up it expands and can drive a turbine to make electricity.

#energystorage

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37902773
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37902773

This is a good use of technology to improve medical treatment of brain problems. No surgeons needed on this therapy.

This is a good use of technology to improve medical treatment of brain problems. No surgeons needed on this therapy.

Doctors use deep-brain ultrasound therapy to treat tremors -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38157770
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-38157770

A new player in EV game. Hope it can help bring prices down.

A new player in EV game. Hope it can help bring prices down.

Family Car Guide: Nio electric SUV, from Chinese NextEV, to have 'Toyota cost' and 'Tesla range'
http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw9oCD6DA

#ev
http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw9oCD6DA

It would be nice to be able to charge the EV AUTO in 2 minutes. It would make EVs use like an petrol auto.

It would be nice to be able to charge the EV AUTO in 2 minutes. It would make EVs use like an petrol auto.

#ev

Engadget: Contact lens-based tech could lead to better EV power source.
http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwrcXR5zA
http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwrcXR5zA

EV market share is growing faster than most people think.

EV market share is growing faster than most people think.

#ev

Originally shared by International Energy Agency

Electric vehicles passed 1% market share in 7 countries in 2015. Is yours on the list? http://bit.ly/2gaCNYZ

21 technology tipping points we will reach by 2030. Some in this list are predictable but one or two surprised me.

21 technology tipping points we will reach by 2030. Some in this list are predictable but one or two surprised me.


https://lnkd.in/dU3YWEr
https://lnkd.in/dU3YWEr

AI and machine learning are going everywhere.

AI and machine learning are going everywhere.
https://techcrunch.com/2016/11/15/ge-acquires-wise-io-to-deepen-its-machine-learning-stack/

Unveiled by French manufacturers Alstom this month, the new Coradia iLint will feature a motor that gains its power from a hydrogen tank and a fuel cell.

Unveiled by French manufacturers Alstom this month, the new Coradia iLint will feature a motor that gains its power from a hydrogen tank and a fuel cell. 

#fuelcell
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/09/germany-hydrogen-passenger-train/501575/

Renewable energy capacity overtakes coal

Renewable energy capacity overtakes coal
The IEA says in a new report that last year, renewables accounted for more than half of the increase in power capacity. The report says half a million solar panels were installed every day last year around the world.In China, it says, there were two wind turbines set up everyhour.

- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37767250

#renewables
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-37767250

"Quantino takes its power from a ion exchange between a positively charged liquid and a negatively charged one. The liquids, which consist of water and an undisclosed mix of organic and inorganic salts, are kept in separate on-board tanks and pumped into a semi-permeable membrane. Working like a typical fuel cell membrane, it keeps the liquids separate while allowing ions within them to cross and create electricity."

"Quantino takes its power from a ion exchange between a positively charged liquid and a negatively charged one. The liquids, which consist of water and an undisclosed mix of organic and inorganic salts, are kept in separate on-board tanks and pumped into a semi-permeable membrane. Working like a typical fuel cell membrane, it keeps the liquids separate while allowing ions within them to cross and create electricity."

#fuelcell. # EV


Originally shared by nanoFlowcell

"Nanoflowcell's Quantino Concept Could Go Into Production". Read more here http://bit.ly/2dOX8nU #nanoflowcell #quantino #flowbattery
http://bit.ly/2dOX8nU

Forbes Now: For Tesla, Electric Car Sales Explode In All The Wrong Places.

Forbes Now: For Tesla, Electric Car Sales Explode In All The Wrong Places.
Interesting, more than 2 million electric vehicles may be on the road at the end of 2016.
Paris auto exposition was about EVs.

http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw69e5_i8
http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIw69e5_i8

Interesting, although 2030 is far, this will require a huge change on the auto industry. EVs and Fuell cell autos will get a boost in Europe.

Interesting, although 2030 is far, this will require a huge change on the auto industry. EVs and Fuell cell autos will get a boost in Europe.

#ev #fuellcell

Originally shared by Thomas Grounds

Germany Calls for a Ban on Combustion Engine Cars by 2030

Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts has created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it will debut later this year. The SoelCat 12 is a 39-foot catamaran built from lightweight, resilient materials. The boat can reportedly travel up to six knots in complete silence when powered exclusively by its massive onboard solar array, which should make for some pretty smooth sailing, so to speak.

Dutch marine designers Soel Yachts has created a solar-powered motor boat intended to boost eco-tourism, and it will debut later this year. The SoelCat 12 is a 39-foot catamaran built from lightweight, resilient materials. The boat can reportedly travel up to six knots in complete silence when powered exclusively by its massive onboard solar array, which should make for some pretty smooth sailing, so to speak.
http://inhabitat.com/solar-powered-yacht-sails-silently-for-a-cleaner-greener-eco-tourism-experience/?utm_source=googleplus&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SteadyDemand

In the expanding universe of two-dimensional materials, perhaps none have been more tempting than silicon and its 2D version, known as silicene. This work done in Australia could open new doors in semiconductor industry.

In the expanding universe of two-dimensional materials, perhaps none have been more tempting than silicon and its 2D version, known as silicene. This work done in Australia could open new doors in semiconductor industry.

#silicene
http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/materials/breakthrough-in-silicene-production-promises-a-future-of-silicenebased-electronics/?utm_source=nanotechnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=081616

Interesting article on how Google selects its engineers.

Interesting article on how Google selects its engineers.

Originally shared by Guy Kawasaki

I Hire Engineers At Google--Here's What I Look For (And Why)
http://bit.ly/2b6um0j

"Imagine filling up at the pump not with polluting gasoline, but a special type of non-toxic saltwater. And instead of weak horsepower and driving range, the car can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds — with a top speed of 236 mph — and drive for up to 373 miles between fuelings. "

"Imagine filling up at the pump not with polluting gasoline, but a special type of non-toxic saltwater. And instead of weak horsepower and driving range, the car can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds — with a top speed of 236 mph — and drive for up to 373 miles between fuelings. "

Looks great. Hope this comes to production. Would be a game changer.

#ev #eletricalvehicle

Originally shared by Carolanne Wright

A Saltwater Powered Sports Car? It's True — and Europe Just Made it Street Legal

This could be a genuine game changer in the realm of eco-friendly vehicles.

http://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/02/a-saltwater-powered-sports-car-its-true-and-europe-just-made-it-street-legal/

#electriccars #ecofriendly #sustainable #Quant
http://wakeup-world.com/2016/08/02/a-saltwater-powered-sports-car-its-true-and-europe-just-made-it-street-legal/

Excellent article on road bikes. As a casual rider i prefer the endurance models.

Excellent article on road bikes. As a casual rider i prefer the endurance models.

#bikes #roadbike

Originally shared by Josh Ross

Great article covering the different types of road bikes.
https://www.bikeexchange.com/blog/aero-vs-endurance-vs-lightweight

That's an excellent ideia. Workers at construction site would need special protection clothing.

That's an excellent ideia. Workers at construction site would need special protection clothing.

#energy. #solar

Originally shared by Slobodan Gaborović

The world’s most famous and damaging nuclear meltdown is now being considered for the world’s largest solar power plant.
http://electrek.co/2016/07/29/worlds-largest-solar-power-plant-planned-for-chernobyl-nuclear-wasteland/

This is it. See the videos

This is it. See the videos

#bike

Originally shared by Richard Darell

Now THAT'S a BIKE!
http://www.bitrebels.com/technology/cyclotron-spokeless-smart-bike/

Interesting design for a truck using 6 eletrical motors instead of a diesel motor. less pollution and the business model is rather innovative. however it is a bit too big for European market. It could not fit in some of our roads and cities. Lets see if they manage to deliver what they promise.

Interesting design for a truck using 6 eletrical motors instead of a diesel motor. less pollution and the business model is rather innovative. however it is a bit too big for European market. It could not fit in some of our roads and cities. Lets see if they manage to deliver what they promise.

#auto

Originally shared by dadbeat#1113 b
http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/nikola-electric-trucks-tesla-revolution.html/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Autos%20Daily%202016-06-18&utm_term=Autos%20Daily

Interesting ideia for a people mover. The trial will start in Washington and other cities later this year. I wonder how long battery will last.

Interesting ideia for a people mover. The trial will start in Washington and other cities later this year. I wonder how long battery will last.

#ev
http://phys.org/news/2016-06-olli-3d-self-driving-minibus-road.html

Parceria Portuguesa para a Agua was kind to invite me to participate at the specialised training "Contratação em Países em Desenvolvimento - o sector da água e o mercado das multilaterais". I lectured on project management and risk management. The participants were excellent making this event vey enjoyable.

Parceria Portuguesa para a Agua was kind to invite me to participate at the specialised training "Contratação em Países em Desenvolvimento - o sector da água e o mercado das multilaterais". I lectured on project management and risk management. The participants were excellent making this event vey enjoyable.

Good news. Fours days with renewable energy. Hope this summer we will beat this local record again.

Good news. Fours days with renewable energy. Hope this summer we will beat this local record again.

#renewable #pv
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/may/18/portugal-runs-for-four-days-straight-on-renewable-energy-alone?CMP=share_btn_tw

Very interesting to see how PV energy cost keeps dropping.

Very interesting to see how PV energy cost keeps dropping.

#PV #solar

Originally shared by David Fuchs

I am going to leave this sitting here for discussion ...

btw, this is a chart showing PV solar cheaper than coal.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-05-03/solar-developers-undercut-coal-with-another-record-set-in-dubai

Very interesting prototype. Let's see if this project goes ahead.

Very interesting prototype. Let's see if this project goes ahead.

#auto #ev

Originally shared by David Fuchs

This is an interesting concept for a car. It may look tiny but it is 6 feet (2 m) tall, has a passenger isle, rear opening door, and a second verions is designed that is 70 cm (~4 ft) longer with a thrird row of seats. Looks like it would suck in an impact, but that is what crash test dummies are for.
http://www.mirrowcars.com/

Interesting. A new player in the EV market. The business model is different from other manufacturers.

Interesting. A new player in the EV market. The business model is different from other manufacturers.
More competition is good and will increase innovation.

#ev
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1103681_lesee-concept-heralds-new-electric-car-from-chinas-leeco?km

An interesting view on Solar energy growth.

An interesting view on Solar energy growth.

#renewable #solarenergy

Originally shared by David Fuchs
http://cleantechnica.com/2016/04/15/futurist-ray-kurzweil-predicts-solar-industry-dominance-12-years-trajectories-exponential/

Hydrogen-powered drone takes flight

Hydrogen-powered drone takes flight
This drone can fly 2 hours, six times more than a battery powered one.
- http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35890486

#fuelcell #drones
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-35890486

I am considering this Nixon smartwatch for outdoor activities... And keep the Huawei smartwatch for business time. Two great watches

I am considering this Nixon smartwatch for outdoor activities... And keep the Huawei smartwatch for business time. Two great watches
http://www.nixon.com/pt/en/mens-smart

I fully agree. The big steps in progress are the result of disruptive technologies and ideas.

I fully agree. The big steps in progress are the result of disruptive technologies and ideas.

Originally shared by Torben Rick

Disruptive change is already here
- Disruptive change is inevitable – Change is constant
http://www.torbenrick.eu/blog/change-management/disruptive-change-is-inevitable/

Cartridge-based hydrogen and methanol fuel cells have been around for a long time, with many demonstrators showcased by consumer electronics companies including Nokia, NEC, Toshiba, Fujitsu, and Hitachi.

Cartridge-based hydrogen and methanol fuel cells have been around for a long time, with many demonstrators showcased by consumer electronics companies including Nokia, NEC, Toshiba, Fujitsu, and Hitachi.
If this tech could increase significantly the range for drones it could be a game changer.

#fuell cell #drones
http://www.electronics-eetimes.com/news/consumer-fuel-cells-gain-traction-drones

A group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has found a way to make the devices that use sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen much more efficient. They mix two different materials–one that strongly absorbs sunlight and one that efficiently conducts electricity—to build a device with the strengths of each.

A group of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has found a way to make the devices that use sunlight to split water into hydrogen and oxygen much more efficient. They mix two different materials–one that strongly absorbs sunlight and one that efficiently conducts electricity—to build a device with the strengths of each.

Everyday new advances in battery technology and fuel cells technology.

#ev #fuelCell
http://spectrum.ieee.org/energywise/green-tech/fuel-cells/solartohydrogen-is-getting-closer/?utm_source=energywise&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=030916

“With allegedly sensational driving range and performance, the Quantino and Quant FE electromobiles from startup company Nanoflowcell already made headlines. The company now showcases the vehicles in a near-series version at the Geneva Motor Show – but with a completely new business model.”

“With allegedly sensational driving range and performance, the Quantino and Quant FE electromobiles from startup company Nanoflowcell already made headlines. The company now showcases the vehicles in a near-series version at the Geneva Motor Show – but with a completely new business model.”

Competition is good for innovation. This tech needs still to be properly evaluated but on paper has a good point.

#ev #eletricalvehicles
http://www.smart2zero.com/news/alternative-li-ion-batteries-ready-series-deployment-1

Researchers at Drexel and Paul Sabatier University (Toulouse, France) have developed a method for embedding a supercapacitor energy storage device in the silicon wafer of a microchip. This tech could be applicable on wearables and create a new set of devices.

Researchers at Drexel and Paul Sabatier University (Toulouse, France) have developed a method for embedding a supercapacitor energy storage device in the silicon wafer of a microchip. This tech could be applicable on wearables and create a new set of devices.

#energyStorage
http://www.smart2zero.com/en/elastic-carbon-films-the-answer-to-on-chip-energy-storage.html?cmp_id=7&news_id=10006662&vID=1902&from_mail=1&page=0#.VsMVhImnxrl

Reversible energy fuel cell taking as input the sun and sea water can produce eletricity. Could be a good solution for stations for fuel cell cars.

Reversible energy fuel cell taking as input the sun and sea water can produce eletricity. Could be a good solution for stations for fuel cell cars.

#fuelcell

Originally shared by Thomas Grounds

Navy Tests First ‘Reversible’ Clean Energy Fuel Cell Storage System: Which May be the Precursor to Hybrid Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Interesting tips. The best way to convey a message is to speak in the language of your interlocutor. Applies also to robots :-)

Interesting tips. The best way to convey a message is to speak in the language of your interlocutor. Applies also to robots :-)

#robots #socialhire

Originally shared by Social-Hire.com

Your CV will likely be screened by a robot before it falls under the warm gaze of a human being! Great tips by Dave Smith 

#CVtips  
http://www.social-hire.com/career--interview-advice/5748/impressing-the-robots-with-your-cv

A second life ti used batteries from EVs. And energy storage is a key element in the move to renewable energy production.

A second life ti used batteries from EVs. And energy storage is a key element in the move to renewable energy production.

#ev #energystorage
http://www.electronics-eetimes.com/en/bmw-launches-energy-storage-company.html?cmp_id=7&news_id=222927153&vID=209

Interesting idea for a pocket size charger with solar power.

Interesting idea for a pocket size charger with solar power.
#solar
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/infinitypv/heli-on

Volkswagen has revealed the Budd-e concept, a vehicle that follows up on some of the purpose and utility of the Microbus, yet looks to the next decade, as a compelling template for an all-electric family vehicle. The Budd-e keeps all the soul of the original one. Just hope they bring the concept to production.

Volkswagen has revealed the Budd-e concept, a vehicle that follows up on some of the purpose and utility of the Microbus, yet looks to the next decade, as a compelling template for an all-electric family vehicle. The Budd-e keeps all the soul of the original one. Just hope they bring the concept to production.

#ecar #greencar

Originally shared by Green Car Reports

Is this 373-mile all-electric Volkswagen Microbus what you've been waiting for? 
http://bit.ly/1kKsRq0