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  • Monday, 11 November, 2019
    Special ReportOil & Gas 4.0
    Oil rig tragedy leads to improved safety as robots step into breach

    Gulf of Mexico accident prompts intense look at how automation can remove hazards

  • Monday, 8 July, 2019
    Special ReportRethinking Energy
    Internet of things sparks race to replace the battery

    Era of mass sensors will require new sources of power

  • Tuesday, 12 March, 2019
    Oil & Gas industry
    Oil and gas producers place faith in AI to boost margins

    Advances in digitalisation are helping drive efficiency gains and reduce costs

  • Monday, 10 December, 2018
    Special ReportFT Transform
    Hands-on experience inspires girls to explore tech jobs

    Early exposure gives young women the confidence to pursue roles in the sector

  • Wednesday, 17 October, 2018
    Special ReportCyber Security
    How security experts manage their own ‘smart’ homes

    A look at lessons everyone can learn from the professionals

  • Tuesday, 25 September, 2018
    Special ReportRethinking Energy
    Challenges for the energy retail market — and opportunities

    Self-generation of power by consumers means utility companies must reassess traditional supply models

  • Monday, 10 September, 2018
    Special ReportFuture Connectivity
    Businesses gain competitive edge with smart technology

    A look at two companies that have integrated connected devices into their operations

  • Thursday, 29 March, 2018
    Special Report50 Ideas to Change the World
    New membrane provides drinking water and a supply of lithium

    Metal-organic frameworks allow precision filtering with less energy

  • Friday, 9 March, 2018
    Special ReportWomen in Technology
    Mentoring offers a cure to mid-career drain of tech talent

    Women leave jobs because they feel isolated and stalled, not for family reasons

  • Monday, 5 March, 2018
    Special Report50 Ideas to Change the World
    Smartphones speed recovery of surgical wounds

    Apps alert doctors to infections and help them keep an eye on the healing process

  • Monday, 8 January, 2018
    Special Report50 Ideas to Change the World
    IoT drives progress towards low-power technology

    Wake-up receivers, energy-harvesting offer electricity for billions of ‘smart’ things

  • Friday, 8 December, 2017
    Special Report50 Ideas to Change the World
    Redesigning the toilet for areas without running water

    2.3bn people lack access to safe sanitation and women face additional risks

  • Thursday, 23 November, 2017
    Special ReportInvesting in Innovation
    State plays vital role in R&D funding

    Priority is to cover the whole innovation chain

  • Wednesday, 8 November, 2017
    Cyber Security
    Hacking medical devices is the next big security concern

    A wide range of vulnerabilities in hospitals worldwide have been uncovered

  • Wednesday, 1 November, 2017
    Special ReportEnterprise of Things
    Smart links in the supply chain show they can deliver

    Speed, security and mode of delivery could be revolutionised by the internet of things

  • Monday, 15 May, 2017
    Internet of things
    Smart buildings could open door to hackers

    Vulnerabilities created via connected devices threaten to bring movie menace to life

  • Wednesday, 1 March, 2017
    The Connected Business, March 2017
    Intelligent virtual helpers whittle away at human jobs

    Human call-centre agents are still needed for complicated questions

  • Wednesday, 7 December, 2016
    Recruitment
    Leap from tech leader to chief executive is still a big one

    ‘If you stay in the IT department you’re unlikely to leave it’

  • Wednesday, 7 December, 2016
    Recruitment
    Tech teams need to shake-up the way they work

    IT is no longer about keeping the lights on but about creating moneymaking ideas

  • Wednesday, 2 November, 2016
    Artificial intelligence
    Artificial intelligence moves from sci-fi to daily life

    From beer to toys, smart technology is to be found everywhere

  • Wednesday, 5 October, 2016
    UK outsourcing
    Risks of state IT projects should be split with providers

    Nations waste billions of dollars on technology schemes that go wrong

  • Wednesday, 7 September, 2016
    Big Data
    The algorithms using data to suggest your next purchase

    The quality and quantity of data gleaned from online customers enable bespoke buying suggestions

  • Wednesday, 1 June, 2016
    Wearable technology
    Wearable devices aim to reduce workplace accidents

    The use of devices to safeguard staff is gaining in appeal

  • Wednesday, 4 May, 2016
    Social Media
    Dropbox, Facebook and their like move into the office as popular apps go to work

    Business-friendly versions of apps appear in the office

  • Wednesday, 4 May, 2016
    European companies
    No Safe Harbour? Confusion still reigns over EU-US privacy deal

    Watchdogs find fault with ‘Safe Harbour’ replacement

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