Europe’s 2.55 million police officers and 820,000 1st responders are facing ISIS terror attacks and threats coupled with the surge in entry of 1.8 million migrants (UN data) with far greater complexity than ever before.
Dedicated Public Safety Networks: Driving Device Evolution, Blurring Market Lines
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are still getting to know two new dedicated networks for first responders, but early indications are that the two systems from FirstNet and Verizon may drive device innovation from the public to the commercial sector, and more closely connect the two.
These Are the 5 Key Risks Facing the Energy Sector In 2020
What risks might lurk in the shadows next year that could change the outlook for the energy world?
2020 OUTLOOK FOR THE GLOBAL ENERGY SECTOR
The global energy mix is comprised of the oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), coal, renewable energy, and electricity sectors. The landscape of this industry has seen a great deal of change over the years, and is primed for even more change in the future. Five years ago, fossil fuels accounted for 82 percent of global primary energy. This number is targeted to decline, with large growth in the natural gas and renewable energy sectors, especially wind and solar. However, a rising global population and economic growth make it challenging for renewables to keep up with demand, meaning that fossil fuels will remain a primary source as energy demand will rise one percent each year over the next 20 years.