Big data: a quest for policy

This article explores the (potential) impact of big data on policy and policy research. Smart devices generate an ever-increasing volume, variety and velocity of data (so called big data). The expectation is that big data will play a significant role in policy-making processes and policy research. However, to capture the …

Intellectual property rights and business models for the future creative industry

Invited talk at the workshop on co-creation, distributed performances and alternative content for the big screen. Organized by i2cat and the Institute of Theatre, Barcelona, 10-11 november 2014. On 10 and 11 November in Barcelona the workshop Cocreation, Distributed Performances And Alternative Content for the Big Screen took place. I presented on …

Fast forward: how the speed of the internet will develop between now and 2020

This study provides insight in the future upload and download bandwidth demand for residential broadband connections, by answering the following research question: How will upload and download bandwidth change between now and 2020? A prospective quantitative model of bandwidth demand was developed in order to answer the research question. The figure below shows …