Mobile Computing to the Internet of Everything

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