The global greenhouse gas emissions from information and communication technology (ICT) are comparable with those of the aviation industry. This POSTnote focuses on the energy consumption of ICT equipment, and looks at action being taken to reduce it. It also mentions the wider environmental impact of ICT, and looks briefly at the significant contribution that ICT can make to reducing emissions in other sectors. These approaches are collectively referred to as 'green ICT'.
This POSTnote examines next generation access (NGA) technologies, demand for them and deployments worldwide. It looks at the debate over who should invest in NGA and when, and considers policy issues such as international competitiveness and geographical variations.
Smart metering of electricity and gas, February 2008. POSTnote 08/301.
POSTnote
Smart materials and systems, January 2008. POSTnote 08/299.
POSTnote
Next generation telecoms networks, December 2007. POSTnote 07/296.
POSTnote
Radio spectrum management, July 2007. POSTnote 07/292.
POSTnote
This POSTnote outlines encryption techniques, their applications and their reliability. It also discusses controversial government proposals to give public authorities new powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, relating to the handling of encrypted data in criminal investigations. Data encryption, October 2006. POSTnote 06/270.
POSTnote
Analogue to digital TV switchover, June 2006. POSTnote 06/264.
POSTbrief
The research reported here attempts to understand as clearly as possible the part played by the mass media in the Great GM Food Debate.
POSTnote
Information and communications technologies are making the site of work less important, radically changing many working practices.
POSTnote
This POSTnote considers the arguments surrounding the patenting of human DNA and the issues raised.
POSTnote
This POSTnote examines the EC Directive’s potential impact on the software industry and related issues. POSTnote 30. POST. 1991.
Total results (page 6 of 7)
