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Information Technology And Physical Mobility

Tuesday, November 17th, 2015
Figure 1. Individuals Using the Internet in Developed and Developing Countries (Total and Percentage, 2005–2014)

INSTITUTE FOR MOBILITY RESEARCH
This study was designed to investigate the impacts on personal mobility that are attributable to people incorporating ICT into their lifestyles. We recognised the need for a holistic approach, drawing on the respective strengths of both qualitative and quantitative methods. We also recognised the need to take into account various contextual factors, such as the affluence of societies, the availability and quality of transport and ICT infrastructures, and attitudinal and cultural factors, which can all play an important part in shaping ICT/ physical mobility relationships.

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Importance of Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)

Tuesday, March 5th, 2013

In a new video, Ericsson’s Head of Strategic Marketing, Patrik Regårdh tells us about the impact ICT is having on cities. People are moving to cities at an astonishing rate. Already today more than 50 percent of the world’s population live in cities. By 2050, that number is expected to be 70 percent. The findings […]

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Smart Buildings: Ten Trends to Watch in 2012 and Beyond

Monday, May 28th, 2012

PIKE RESEARCH
The smart building industry has been busy over the last few years. Advances in technology that make it easier to manage energy have considerably broadened the energy conversation, engaging not just facility managers, but also CEOs and CFOs. Although the effects of the global economic recession are still felt throughout the building and construction industries, technology vendors and integrators have continued to uncover new opportunities to improve energy efficiency in the existing building stock. The potential for energy efficiency has hardly been tapped even today.

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