The Future of Invention Analysis in Engineering Design
Innovation and creativity are at the core of technological advancement, particularly in fields like engineering. However, the patents which embody these inventions often remain underutilised resources for designers. The complexity of patent language and legal jargon make it difficult for engineers to extract meaningful insights for early design stages. This challenge is at the core […]
The Year AI Forced Us to Face Our Digital Dilemmas
31st December 2023 As 2023 draws to a close, the digital landscape continues to evolve at breakneck speed. From the realignment of hybrid working and the reshaping of the workforce to the rebuilding of cryptocurrencies and the continuing investments in the metaverse, we’ve seen a great deal of change in the past 12 months. But […]
Digital Transformation is Dead. Long Live Digital Transformation!
Written by Alan Brown, 29 October 2023 In the past few weeks, I have been in three different discussions where I’ve been advised that the company doesn’t want to hear any more about digital transformation. It’s had its day. Old hat. Passé. I find that odd. In a world undergoing massive change, and desperately trying […]
Rethink how to develop and generate value from Internet of Things
At the close of the 20th century, the term “Internet of Things” was first introduced. Since then, the phenomenon driving this technological advancement has continued to grow rapidly, with projections of over 24 billion IoT devices expected to be connected to the Internet by 2030. In almost every industry, businesses engage in the rollout of […]
Moral decision-making in the age of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence, or AI as it is more commonly known, has emerged as a potent force capable of impacting every fabric of our lives. From virtual assistants and chatbots handling simple tasks to autonomous vehicles and medical imaging systems aiding in complex decision-making, AI has become an integral part of our daily lives, making them […]
The AI revolution: five key trends impacting our lives and careers
Alan Brown discusses the implications of AI technology such as ChatGPTand presents the key trends that are changing the way we live and work. Originally posted on the Exeter Expertise website
Why ChatGPT is an important wake-up call in your digital transformation
Originally posted on 11 December 2022, in Alan Brown’s Digital Economy Dispatches. There are many important lessons we can take away from studying the digital transformation journeys being pursued by companies today. Perhaps none is more important than the recognition that progress toward a more digital way of working cannot be defined and measured as […]
Ready for 2022 – after another great year!
2021 was another great year for us at INDEX. From published papers to partaking in panel discussions, there is a lot to choose from for our highlights of the last twelve months. Funding We’ve had multiple projects funded, but one that stands out is our DIGIT Lab. This £12 million project has allowed us to […]
Facebook and the Next Stage of the Digital Meta-morphosis
I have never liked being Alan Brown. It feels like such a boring name. Too easily forgotten or confused with so many others with the same identity. Apparently, I was going to be called Alex, but there was a change of mind at the last minute. But I am not sure that would have helped […]
Three Alan Turing Institute Fellowships
The next generation of data science and artificial intelligence experts from the University of Exeter have secured prestigious fellowships from The Alan Turing Institute. INDEX is proud of its latest Turing Fellows: Alan Brown, DIGIT Lab Director and Professor in Digital Economy. His research interests include the relationship between technology innovation and business innovation. Zena Wood, Senior Research […]
