When did you last change your password? Do you use 0000 to log in to your phone or the name of your dog as your WiFi password? Do you have the same password on Netflix as your work computer? Do you struggle to remember the code when the home security alarm goes off and the … Continue reading “Security and usability must go hand in hand”
Over the last few years, the Christmas present of the year has often been a digital device – headphones, fitness bracelets, VR headsets or robot vacuum cleaners. More recently however, when it comes to Christmas, there has been something of a protest against all things digital. In 2018, apparel from recycled materials won the accolade, … Continue reading “From digital meetings to digital space”
I was invited to two important meetings not long ago that were both held at exactly the same time. It was simply impossible for me to choose one meeting over the other so I decided to attend both meetings, one meeting on my iPad in one ear and the other with my laptop in the … Continue reading “How effective are our meetings?”
According to new legislation, effective from 23 September, all public services (i.e. public sector organisation websites) must be fully accessible. It can seem self-evident that everyone, irrespective of their specific requirements, should be able to enjoy equal access to digital information and services, however, there is no magic wand to achieve this. Even though digitalisation … Continue reading “An accessible website – a human right”
We are truly living in historic times. In March, the well-known pandemic struck with full force and we were forced to move all our operations into a digital forum that reached the launchpad in record time. Between one late Thursday and the following Monday, all teaching was to be switched to digital. Zoom was to … Continue reading “Physical, digital or a hybrid?”
Doing things in a totally new way or doing totally new things. This is close to the heart of KTH’s digital transformation that should be reflected in our research, education and cooperation. Increasing the quality and efficiency of internal processes is also part of the equation. KTH’s digitalisation policy, that the board recently resolved on, … Continue reading “A digitalisation policy for the future”
