Anne Sheehan

IN ASSOCIATION WITH Thirty-five years after Britain’s first-ever mobile phone call was made over Vodafone’s network, 5G is set to revolutionise the way we work, live and travel across the UK. This month, Vodafone opened the door to 5G with Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool and London becoming among the first cities in the world to get on board. Later this year, we will be bringing 5G technology to a further 12 towns including Blackpool and Bournemouth. For most consumers, the no. 1 question asked of 5G is about its speed. But the fifth generation of wireless mobile technology concerns much more than ultra-quick downloads and web pages that are faster than ever to load.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH   The ability of digital technology to support better NHS healthcare delivery has been an accepted principle in government for 20 years. While there have been highs and lows over this time, the reality is that there is now a real opportunity to deliver on the rhetoric. But policy needs to keep pace with the latest technological innovations. It is time to ensure that hardworking professionals in the NHS are equipped with the digital technology that supports them to do their vital work. One key way that new technologies could be used is to connect communities and help the many people in the UK suffering from the escalating crisis of loneliness.

IN ASSOCIATION WITH   It was the White House that opened the door to technology that can make driving cheaper, safer and cleaner. At the turn of the century, the US government paved the way for various innovative product launches when it announced a major increase in tracking accuracy for GPS systems. Fast forward 19 years and motorists have been among the biggest beneficiaries from GPS technology developing exponentially. First up were sat-nav systems, helping drivers to reduce both their mileage and their stress levels. Then came ‘black box’ technology — known as telematics — which is installed discreetly in cars to monitor driving.