This document discusses the future of digital technology. It introduces Bruncin, a small company that develops sensors and autonomous observation platforms for monitoring the atmosphere, sea ice, and oceans in polar regions. It discusses how internet access has become a core utility, the importance of collaboration across different platforms and devices, and how desktop computers are still relevant for some uses despite increased mobile usage. The document also explores how autonomous systems powered by sensors and IoT will be increasingly important infrastructure.

1. The Future of
Digital Technology
Interreg Europe SKILLS+
The Future of
Digital Technology
Interreg Europe SKILLS+
www.bruncin.com
Zadar
October 18, 2016
Lovro Valcic
CEO
Bruncin d.o.o.
Zadar
October 18, 2016
Lovro Valcic
CEO
Bruncin d.o.o.

2. About BruncinAbout Bruncin
o SME – 8 employees
o Hardware, Software and Communications
o 70% R&D, 30% Commercial
o Building sensors and autonomous observation platforms
o Atmosphere, Sea Ice and Ocean in Polar Regions
www.bruncin.com
o Atmosphere, Sea Ice and Ocean in Polar Regions
o Education, Knowledge Transfer and Scientific Outreach
o FP7 and H2020 EU Projects
o US DoD ONR Projects
o US NSF Projects
o Offices in Zagreb, Velika Mlaka, Zadar and Murter

3. About BruncinAbout Bruncin
o Summer deployments
in Arctic and Antarctic
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4. About meAbout me
o University of Alaska Fairbanks, Fairbanks, Alaska, USA
o School of Management (Teaching ICT)
o Geophysical Institute (R&D, Outreach)
o Volcanology, Remote Sensing
o Scottish Association of Marine Science, Scotland, UK
o Senior Developer and Data Manager
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o Senior Developer and Data Manager
o Atmosphere and Oceans
o First contact with EU framework projects and programs
o Bruncin d.o.o., Croatia
o Owner and CEO
o Started on island Iz in 2012
o Moved to Zagreb in 2014

5. Internet as core utilityInternet as core utility
o Rural is relative!
o Same speed and stability on the island and 9km from Zagreb center
o 2.5 Mbps DOWN, 0.4 Mbps UP
o Telephone line based broadband - not the future
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o Telephone line based broadband - not the future
o 30 Mbps for all not probable on legacy copper infrastructure
o Alternatives
o Cable (coaxial) or Fiber
o GPRS, 4G, 5G (unlimited!)
o Satellite

6. o Part of core national infrastructure
o As valuable as roads or the power network
o Should not be built based on business viability
o If you provide it, user will come…
o Flat fee
Internet as core utilityInternet as core utility
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o Flat fee
o NO LIMITS on usage
o NO (or flat fee) ROAMING

7. o Very subjective
o According to me ☺
o Collaboration
o Desktop is not dead
o Platform (OS) is not important
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o Platform (OS) is not important
o Autonomous Systems

8. CollaborationCollaboration
o Bruncin d.o.o. example
o Platforms: Linux, Mac, Windows, Chrome, Android, iOS
o Communications: Broadband, Cable, Mobile, and Satellite Internet
o Project and Data Management
o Track (Bruncin server)
o Trello (third-party solution)
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o Communication
o Viber (mobile)
o Skype (dektop)
o CPD and Knowledge Exchange
o GoToMeeting
o Documents
o Google Drive / Docs

9. Desktop is not deadDesktop is not dead
o Mobile usage does not cannibalize desktop time
o It simply increases our overall digital time
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10. Desktop is not deadDesktop is not dead
o Desktop vs Mobile depends on content
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11. Desktop is not deadDesktop is not dead
o Desktop still leads in some categories
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12. Platform (OS) is not importantPlatform (OS) is not important
o Browser and app based solutions are bridging platforms
o Many ways to access the same content
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13. Mobile AppsMobile Apps
o Apps define the usage of Mobile enabled devices
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14. Autonomous SystemsAutonomous Systems
o Infrastructure with IoT (networked) sensors and cameras
o Roads
o Pipelines
o Power
o Transportation
o Tourism, etc.
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o Tourism, etc.
o Hardware solutions to measure, interface and connect
o Software solutions to process and visualize or serve these datasets
o e.g. Autonomous (self-driving) public transportation
o Best Practice: Wellington, New Zeland (NEC)
http://www.nec.com/en/global/onlinetv/en/society/wellington.html

15. Q & AQ & A
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