IEEE Innovation at Work

English is the most spoken language in the world, with the number of speakers (native and non-native) totaling more than 1.4 billion in 2022. Over the years, English has become—for all intents and purposes—the language of science. International conferences are held in English, and the world’s top scientific ...

In order to support a growing population, many farmers are turning to new technologies. Smart farming uses information and communication technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), robotics, and augmented and virtual realities (AR/VR), to improve both the quantity and quality of products while ...

Interference with planes, pandemic delays, and slow network buildouts—it seems as if the problems with 5G keep adding up. However, with promises to close the digital divide through faster download and upload speeds for improved web-browsing and in-app experiences, as well as increased speeds in communication ...

At the most basic level, digital transformation involves using digital technologies to change a business process to become more efficient or effective. It can involve many things, whether it’s process automation, a new website, improved user experience, or a migration to the cloud. The idea ...

When many people hear the phrase “blockchain technology”, they immediately think of cryptocurrencies. However, blockchain is much more than cryptocurrencies. At its core, blockchain technology is a chain of records that store data and information. It is a tamper-proof and decentralized digital ledger, which provides ...

Energy grids provide electricity to millions of homes and businesses via a complex and vulnerable network of power plants, transmission lines, and distribution centers. Ensuring the grids run as intended is a priority for all who work in the power and energy sector. As innovative ...

In recent years, the automotive sector has undergone several rapid changes, including connected and autonomous vehicles, advanced driver assistance systems, and smart transportation. Although they have increased driver comfort and safety, these innovations are also associated with technological challenges—especially in the areas of data privacy ...

The United Kingdom’s record-breaking temperatures this summer took down data centers belonging to Google and Oracle, disrupting a range of cloud services. However, those outages are just the latest in a long line of cloud outages in 2022. Vendors have experienced a range of problems, including cut ...

Not so long ago, the perception of virtual and augmented reality technologies was confined to science fiction. Movies like Avatar, The Matrix, and Total Recall painted a picture of what could be possible. Today’s virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology is not quite as ...