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Connected World

Welcome to ideas for a connected world where cities spontaneously adapt to the needs of people, cars talk to each other to avoid accidents, and planes keep passengers in touch with their lives on the ground below.

Panasonic - The Ray

How public-private-philanthropic partnerships are driving transportation technology

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distracted driving

Setting our focus on distracted driving

Distracted driving is a pervasive issue, but drivers are slow to adapt hands-free technology. Learn how Panasonic wants to simplify the connection process.

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How Utah's smart roadways are improving safety & efficiency

Utah has an ambitious goal of zero annual traffic fatalities. Learn how intelligent transportation and connected vehicle technology are helping them get there.

Success & opportunity in building innovation

Success & opportunity in building innovation

How technology is influencing the way consultants, architects and designers plan, design and build spaces

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Where Industry 4.0 is remaking the factory floor

How manufacturers are leveraging tech from the next stage of the industrial revolution to achieve continuous efficiency improvement on factory floors.

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How Gen Z influences change in workplace and school design

Teens and young adults are the most tech-fluent generation ever, and they’re looking for flexibility, convenience, choice and tech integration on corporate and school campuses

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The buildings of tomorrow need technology of tomorrow

When architects design spaces around workstyles and the tech that supports those workstyles, they ensure buildings can stand the test of time

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4 trends in horticulture

4 Trends in high-tech horticulture

The internet of plants won’t just disrupt the food chain: it will disrupt where and how our food is grown

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