Intel Ireland Research Conference 2012
Welcome to the
ICT 4 Sustainable Water Management
Track
Intel Ireland Research Conference 2012
Water, why is Intel interested?
Intel's Vision
This decade we willIntel's
create and Vision
extend computing technology
to connect and enrich the lives of every person on earth
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climate change
urbanization + population growth
resource demand
water scarcity
need for resource security & supply
diverse voluminous data
trend / need for ubiquitous ambient intelligence
2% Opportunity
focusing on ICT direct impact
98% Opportunity
focusing on ICT enabling impact
Intel has the trust and the technology to contribute end-to-end
Global Water Challenges
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Scarcity, Resilience & Quality: Fresh water is becoming
scarce around the globe. Decreasing availability, declining
quality, and increasing demand for water pose significant
challenges in developed and emerging economies.
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Health: Waterborne diseases are the leading cause of
death WW, ½ of all people in hospitals are there because
of water
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Access: WW there are more people with mobile phones
than taps
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Hydro-politics: The next war is predicted to come about
over water
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Security of Supply: 2004 Pepsi and Coca-Cola closed
plants in India over water related issues
India will have exhausted its available water supplies by
2050 (World Bank)
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Nexus Thinking: Water – Energy – Food Security
Water Scarcity and Degradation
Demand Smart Management
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Opportunities for ICT to help solve some of these water
challenges
Tom Leahy DCC example – data visualisation for effective
decision making
Water Entrepreneurship
Wastewater treatment
Smart water use to Food & Agri Sector
Developing World purification technologies
Smart grids and dashboards
Desalination
Water Quality Awareness
Water Infrastructure
[Best Industries 2012: Water | 8 Big Opportunities
to Tap - Inc. Mag]
Nexus Thinking
The Water – Energy – Food Security Nexus
Video
Source: SAB Miller
Intel Ireland Research Conference 2012
Contact Details:
david.m.boundy@intel.com
Intel Labs, Intel corp.
keith.a.ellis@intel.com
Intel Labs, Intel corp.
stephen.mcguirk@intel.com
PLS, Intel Corp.