Issue 02/2018 | IEC e-tech

Tech & innovation

The future of transport

Though this scenario is still some way off, the first unmanned taxi drone had a successful maiden run in Dubai last September.

Tech & innovation

New technology is revolutionizing the way we will consider transport in the near future. Flying cars are one of the options on the cards and a number of IEC Standards can help the various industries involved.

Tech & innovation

How safe is your car from hackers?

IHS Markit predicts that more than 70 million connected cars will be on the road by 2023. Connected cars enable drivers to receive updated traffic information, send messages or access personalized entertainment systems...

Digital world

Protecting railway networks from cyber threats

Railways and metro systems have been the subject of a spate of cyber attacks in recent years. Although no major accidents or casualties have been reported so far, it is likely that the problem will get worse and affect...

Digital world

International Standards provide toolkit for GDPR compliance

When the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, on 25 May, it will have a humongous impact on web properties all over the world. It will affect all organizations, wherever they keep...