The world is transforming digitally. Emerging technologies, such as Internet of Things, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G communications, augmented reality, biotechnology, simulation testing, additive manufacturing and distributed ledger technologies will come to define our future. All are enabled by the effective use of data and the successful adoption of these technologies will depend upon their ability to get data management right.
Generating trusted data and providing the confidence needed to take action on the information it provides will be vital for businesses, governments and society in this increasingly digitised world. Confidence in data can mean more efficient design, test and manufacture cycles, greater efficiencies in creation and delivery and fewer operational mistakes; as well as a clearer understanding of why things go wrong and who or what is responsible.
It will become harder to reliably quantify the risk and reliability associated with decisions which are derived from data unless there is a way to measure the quality of data consistently. Establishing 'proof of trust' within the system and the appropriate governance model involves the application of measurement infrastructure and standards throughout the data lifecycle.
NPL is addressing the following needs:
We are using our world-leading expertise in metrology to:
Find out about our research into the intelligent and effective use of data.
Our researchers are at the forefront of new innovations that promise to deliver new solutions to security and resilience challenges. We play a vital role in providing the standards and assurance to provide confidence in new products and providing reliable data. Learn more about our research areas and working with our experts.
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