Rajesh Uppal
March 16, 2022 Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries, Industry & Market Dynamics, Quantum
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The quest for quantum computing supremacy is a geopolitical priority for Europe, China, Canada, Australia and the United States. Boston Consulting Group’s 2018 report that estimates a quantum computing market of nearing $60 billion in 2035, which would grow further to $295 billion in 2050, which explains why nations, corporates and …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 15, 2022 Quantum
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The quantum world hosts a rich variety of physics that could enable functionality far beyond what traditional technologies can achieve. By probing and manipulating phenomena that occur at the single particle scale, the emerging field of quantum information science (QIS) aims to create new forms of computing, sensing, and communications …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 15, 2022 Manufacturing, Quantum
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The quantum computing market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, a hot topic for investors and scientists alike because of its potential to solve incomprehensibly complex problems. Quantum computer development has been dominated by some of the biggest and most established IT players, in particular, Google, Intel, …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 14, 2022 Comm. & Networking, Industry & Market Dynamics, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
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A communications satellite is an artificial satellite that relays and amplifies radio telecommunications signals via a transponder; it creates a communication channel between a source transmitter and a receiver at different locations on Earth. The benefit of a satellite communications network lies in its ability to link users to voice, …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 14, 2022 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Global Risks & Future Threats, Strategy, Policy & Governance
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Naturally occurring threats such as influenza, Ebola, and Chikungunya are bypassing borders to emerge in nations oceans away, and exact a continued toll. The Pandemic and highly pathogenic influenzas challenge the globe every year and result in the loss of thousands of human and frequently millions of animal lives, respectively. …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 13, 2022 Biotech & Synthetic Biology, Space Technology, Defense & Exploration
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Deep-space and long-duration missions, where both crew members and spacecraft no longer benefit from the protection of Earth’s magnetic fields, are considered high risk for adverse radiation impacts. Aircraft flying at altitude, at about 30,000 feet and above, also are starting to experience radiation-induced effects. “There are 500 times more …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 13, 2022 AI & IT, Electronics & EW, Industry & Market Dynamics
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DARPA pursues game-changing technologies and capabilities in a way that provides a surprising advantage for U.S. and Allied warfighters and at a much faster pace than the state of the art. DARPA’s work with the Services and other agencies aims to meet not just known but as-yet unrecognized needs and …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 12, 2022 AI & IT, Human & Soldier Systems
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As militaries are expected to operate in diverse environments – from Arctic to urban landscapes – developing materials, technologies and capabilities that enable soldiers to survive and thrive has become ever more important. The most critical component to success on the battlefield is the warfighter, therefore around the world, armies …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 12, 2022 Industry & Market Dynamics
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DARPA pursues game-changing technologies and capabilities in a way that provides a surprising advantage for U.S. and Allied warfighters and at a much faster pace than the state of the art. DARPA’s work with the Services and other agencies aims to meet not just known but as-yet unrecognized needs and …
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Rajesh Uppal
March 11, 2022 Cyber & IW, Geopolitics, Strategy & Technological Rivalries
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Cyber warfare refers to the use of technology to launch attacks on nations, governments and citizens, causing comparable harm to actual warfare using weaponry. Cyberwarfare has developed into a more sophisticated type of combat between countries, where you can destroy critical infrastructure such as power, telecommunications or banking by damaging …
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