Mobile Computing to the Internet of Everything: New Data, New Connections, New Possibilities for GSNs Anthony D. Williams Executive Editor Global Solution Networks
World-changing technologies foster disruption & innovation
The mobile phone is the most talked about technology for GSNs, and for good reasons
Mobile phones unlock economic opportunities
Mobile financial services for unbanked citizens
Mobile public services, especially for rural villagers
Mobile surveys and political engagement with Rapid SMS
Mobile health services and health promotion
Mobile enabled epidemiology for patients and doctors
Mobile data enables new models of disease surveillance
Mobile-enabled witnesses to human rights abuses
Mobile citizen journalism platforms
Mobile-enabled transparency and consumer activism
But‌ mobile services for the poor should be bundled with education and capacity building
Literacy rates and multiple languages heighten the need for creative, visual solutions
Low smartphone penetration in the least developed regions limits the richness and interactivity of the solutions
Datawind: Some emerging private sector solutions‌ but
GSNs needed to seize and advance mobile opportunities
The Internet of Everything
Billions of end points and Earth's central nervous system
Intelligent buildings maximize resource efficiency
Variable speed limits & traffic mng’t reduce congestion
Autonomous cars could reduce the need for ownership
Intelligent robo-bins reduce waste and boost recycling
Interactive marketing for public health promotion
Environmental sensors monitor air, water and food quality
Rain sensors conserve water; boost agricultural productivity
Deep water sensors and robots explore the oceans
GSNs can use data to make persuasive arguments for change
GSNs can intervene earlier using real-time insights
GSNs will need to master the art of data visualization
GSNs will need access to data scientists
GSNs should crowdsource public interest applications
GSNs should invest in digital literacy
GSNs should build partnerships with tech leaders