Technology is at the heart of every business. But it’s constantly changing.
Trying to keep up, and understanding what would suit your company best, can be tiring. Especially when it’s just facts and figures on a page. It can be difficult to imagine what technology can do – to put it into a real-world business situation. Well, have we got a story for you.
We recently asked YouGov to survey over 1,000 UK businesses to see what they know about the tech of today, and how businesses can benefit from it. The results showed that 18% of those businesses said they’d never even heard of 5G. Let’s take a look at the possibilities it holds for the University of Warwick – and you.
Transforming higher education for the future
The University of Warwick is a global education and research leader. But how can it gain an edge in the competitive world of academia? By leveraging the power of technology. It’s creating a fully connected campus – the first of its kind in Europe.
With more than 30,000 students and staff living, working and learning across its 600m2 campus – the University operates as an ecosystem in its own right. David Plumb, CIO of the University of Warwick, is constantly looking for ways to leverage technology to drive innovation.
The University’s work in research and innovation doesn’t just benefit students and staff – but broader society too. And it’s now enhanced by 5G connectivity. Smart innovation relies on the right connectivity. Something the 5G network is perfect for.
Immersive reality
Our survey also found that only 12% of businesses surveyed plan to adopt some sort of Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality. But it’s an important consideration for the University of Warwick. It’s creating a whole new world of teaching possibilities – preparing students for the world of work by allowing them to get hands-on experience in many different industrial environments – all from the comfort of the campus.
It’s easy to see the benefits, for science, research, learning and work. Let’s say a piece of equipment is on the other side of the globe. Or it’s dangerous for a first-timer to operate. Immersive reality allows you to train those people in a safe environment, without the risks or the travel involved.
And it’s not just industry-based careers that’ll benefit. History students, for example, could immerse themselves in virtual battles and bring abstract concepts to life – all through the power of immersive reality. It’s the future of learning. Every industry has the potential to harness the technology of tomorrow – and see just how much the world can change.
University elevated with tech innovation
Revolutionising sectors with 5G
Don’t get left behind
21% of businesses in our survey stated that emerging technology won't be critical to businesses staying competitive in the next five years. That could be because the benefits of the new tech aren’t always fully understood. But there’s a disconnect. Everyone wants their business to be more efficient, flexible and future-secure, but often don't realise that technology can help. And this technology is underpinned by a strong and stable network like ours. Without it, the emerging tech can’t thrive.
The case study with the University of Warwick has proven the power of emerging technologies. It’s ahead of the game in terms of its innovation and connectivity – all from adapting to the new digital age. And it’s relevant for businesses of all sizes. Technology changes the world every day. And you don’t want to be left behind. Get future-ready today.
