Module 17 Communication and Emerging Technologies

Question 1

World Economic Forum emerging technologies

Answer 1

• Wireless charging (2012)
• Quantum Computing (2017)
• DNA Data Storage (2019)
• Quantum Sensing (2020)

Question 2

Quantum Computing

Answer 2

• uses quantum mechanics to solve problems, including complex business problems
• starts with all the possible options and, using algorithms, quantum interference and entanglement finds the correct answer

Question 3

Quantum sensing

Answer 3

• using quantum properties and probability theory to create more accurate and
  sensitive sensors that can measure physical quantity

Question 4

Examples of quantum sensing’s potential uses

Answer 4

• Diagnostic imaging in the health profession
• Examining wellbore conditions in the oil and gas industry
• Metal detectors
• Navigation and remote sensing

Question 5

DNA Data Storage

Answer 5

• DNA using E-coli bacteria who can hold 10¹⁹ bits of data per cubic centimetre
• the way to extract data requires the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• requires a swing in temperature for PCR to work
• PCR slowly deteriorates the original file

Question 6

NVMe

Answer 6

• Ultra-low latency – NVMes can manage a high volume of data with minimal delays in sending messages or data throughout the system.
• High capacity storage resource – NVMes have the ability to hold, store and transfer big data sets.
• High performance – due to NVMes ability to manage a high volume of data and be low latency, it is seen as a high performing method of data storage.
• Collaborative – NVMes allow for increased interoperability within enterprises systems and other systems

Question 7

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Answer 7

• uses a small chip which contains information unique to that chip
• Apple pay

Question 8

Moore’s Law

Answer 8

volume of data has doubled every two years since 2010.

Question 9

Barriers to Technology Integration

Answer 9

• those who are afraid of technology and want to remain with the “status quo”
• companies have invested a significant amount of money in their existing technologies reluctant to spend more
• some demographics who are naturally wary of change