Remove 2050 Remove Infrastructure Remove Technology
article thumbnail

The role of IoT in shaping smart cities

CIO

By 2050, an estimated 68% of the global population will reside in urban environments, placing immense strain on existing infrastructure and resource allocation. The technologies at the heart of smart cities Several technologies underpin smart cities. Popular examples include NB-IoT and LoRaWAN.

IoT 308
article thumbnail

Making Remarkable Energy Grids a Reality

CIO

Energy Information Administration forecasts 47% higher global energy demand by 2050. [1] 2] But by 2050, as we collectively seek to meet net-zero targets, 90% of the world’s electricity is predicted to come from renewable sources. [3] The future is renewable Growth in energy demand is unlikely to change.

Energy 278
article thumbnail

Dawn of a new day for Africa: building a modern digital economy

CIO

Africa is undergoing a remarkable transformation, rebuilding the foundations of its economy with new value-creating digital infrastructure. Another statistic demonstrates the scale of change: according to the United Nations , Africa is the fastest urbanising continent in the world, forecast to hit 60% by 2050.

article thumbnail

Tubos Reunidos commits to total digital production

CIO

Over its more than 130 years, Tubos Reunidos has gone through various phases of modernization and expansion, including incorporating new technologies and more efficient production processes to stay competitive in a fast-paced market. The need to modernize has only intensified over the last decade.

Energy 288
article thumbnail

Sustainable technology: A competitive advantage for businesses

Capgemini

Sustainable technology: A competitive advantage for businesses Greg Bentham 03 Sept 2024 Facebook Twitter Linkedin The strategic imperative of sustainable technology In today’s fast-paced business environment, sustainable technology isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s a strategic imperative. Behavioral r esistance : Change is hard.

article thumbnail

Elevate your digital transformation with impactful sustainability

CIO

These priorities are concretely influencing IT buying decisions: According to a global survey by Enterprise Strategy Group, 98% of IT decision-makers report that IT suppliers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs influence their IT purchasing decisions, and 85% have eliminated a potential technology supplier due to ESG concerns. [1]

article thumbnail

How AI-powered agriculture helps farmers grapple with climate change and food security

CIO

Experts predict that by 2050, up to 370 million people could face food insecurity due to these changes. This robust infrastructure ensures that SupPlant can process and analyze data in real time, providing farmers with the necessary, timely insights. The database manages 1.5