MWC 2014 ended about a week ago and I thought it’s appropriate to share some things that I saw, heard, and read during this event. It was also my fourth year attending this event, always with high expectations. To the point; although it’s common, specially on this type of event, to discuss which is the best mobile device launched by this or that manufacturer or which are the … [Read more...]
MWC14 & 4YFN: The Week In Review
Over the past week, our team at Barcinno has shared highlights of the whirlwind events of MWC14 & 4YFN. As I look at this small mountain of 100+ business cards, pamphlets, and varied swag (from pens and pads to microfiber cleaning cloths and portable chargers), I am moved to share my experience of this week of panels, speakers, workshops and exhibitions through photographs. … [Read more...]
The Best (And The Not So Great) Of The 2014 Mobile World Congress
Finally! Take a deep breath and relax. One of the most hectic weeks of the year has come to an end. And no, I am not talking about Christmas gatherings with different sides of the family; I am talking about the Mobile World Congress. Yes, 85.000 people crowned with VIP passes, 5.000 people making sure everything runs smoothly, and the fantastic city of Barcelona ready to … [Read more...]
Programmable Networks: Separating the Hype and the Reality
Each year MIT Technology Review presents its annual list of 10 breakthrough technologies that can change the way that we live. These are technologies that outstanding researchers believe will have the greatest impact on the shape of innovation in years to come. In 2009, Software Defined Networking (SDN) was one more in that list. This is a significant fact because this … [Read more...]
Barcelona: From Mobile World Capital to IoT World Capital?
Since the Spring of 2006, Barcelona has hosted 80,000 thought leaders, corporate giants and entrepreneurs of the mobile world during their annual winter gathering, the Mobile World Congress. Many faces are familiar, many folks are new, but most participants do recognize a pattern. There is something so obvious this year that one will see the physical influence of this trend … [Read more...]
Part 1: Innovation In Barcelona
This article is based on interviews with changemakers, influencers and innovation practitioners: Joan Marti Estevez (Acc1o), Jorge Juan Fernandez (Biocat & Hospital Sant Joan de Déu), Sonia Mulero (Fundacion INLEA), Jesus Purroy (Parc Científic Barcelona), Marc Ramis (Tech & Business Innovation), Joan Cortes (Lead To Change) and Nigel Ten Fleming (Adventura Capital) … [Read more...]
Call to Innovation: How To Solve Spain’s Greatest Challenges
Call to Innovation is a call for action. For the fourth time, Spain is gathering its future leaders and encouraging them to propose projects to resolve the country's biggest problems. Actually, not only in Spain, but from any country. In the future we can expect much more unemployment when jobs will become obsolete due to technology. Think about robotics and self-driving … [Read more...]
Big Data In Barcelona: Your Intro And Guide To Its Promising Future
According to the latest "Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle for 2013" published annually by Gartner Research, currently Big Data is a technology located near the peak of inflated expectations in the hype cycle curve and its plateau of productivity is expected to be reached in 5 to 15 years (Figure 1). If we interpret this graphic tool using its formal definition, Big Data … [Read more...]
AngelHack Barcelona: Join The Largest Hackathon On The Planet
AngelHack was founded in 2011 on the premise that the top startups of tomorrow will be led by the best developers of today. It began in Silicon Valley, but quickly spread into a global movement inspiring developers, hackers and entrepreneurs around the world to come together to meet new people, learn new skills and build new ideas. Next weekend, AngelHack arrives in … [Read more...]
Heard@ Smart Fabrics 2013: Trends In Wearable Technology
The 2013 Smart Fabrics Europe Conference on wearable technology was held in Barcelona last week. Don’t be fooled by the name smart fabrics. In reality, this is a multi-disciplinary topic touching upon (flexible) electronics, nanotechnology and interaction design while attracting artists, designers, manufacturers, fashion labels and large multinationals as Nokia, LG, Apple, … [Read more...]