How Expo 2020 will transform UAE become a global technological hub : An insight view of High Speed IT Network Services LLC.

Dubai Expo 2020 will transform UAE into a smarter city. 

World fairs and expos have always been about showcasing new and emerging technological breakthroughs and the Expo 2020 gives an opportunity for the UAE to do so.

The city is already witnessing to smart infrastructure being built based on the latest and cutting edge technology – be it the driverless Metro, the drive-through toll gates, Burj Khalifa – the world’s tallest tower and the construction of the three Palm Islands.

UAE nationals and residents can today almost walk through the passport controls at the Dubai International Airport and the new Al Maktoum International Airport thanks to the newly introduced automated smart gate system.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has already announced that in 2020 Dubai will showcase to the world something it has never seen before.

“We renew our promise to astonish the world in 2020. Dubai will bring to life our vision: Connecting Minds, Creating the Future….. Dubai Expo2020 will breathe new life into the ancient role of the Middle East as a melting pot for cultures and creativity.”

The government of Dubai is already racing ahead towards transforming the emirate into a smart city.
At High Speed IT Network Services LLC, we are planning for this and will invest significantly in technologies across the globe, which offers integrated, world-class logistics solutions that will be increasingly in demand leading up to Expo 2020 and beyond.

Announcing the project on his Twitter page Sheikh Mohammed had said: “We have launched a new project to transform Dubai into a smart city. Education, healthcare and general security will be managed via smart systems.”

The project also aims to provide all Dubai residents with high speed internet in public places and ‘live’ services and information.

The push towards enabling e-services and making them mobile would mean that residents will be able to sit in the comfort of their living room to access and process services offered by most government agencies.

Dubai is well connected through the most advanced fibre optic network and high-speed wireless internet, with speeds of up to 300mbps.

Technology companies in the UAE are already gearing up to this challenge, building additional capacity and infrastructure. Technology will continue to play a key role in supporting business functions across industry verticals.

With Dubai’s ambition to become a regional and global trade and logistics powerhouse, and initiatives such as Dubai World Central, Jafza, and Dafza to name a few, Expo 2020 comes at a very opportune time.

The recent high profile announcement by Shaikh Mohammad to transform Dubai into a “Smart City”, linking the emirate’s government services and the public through the use of smart devices using high-speed wireless internet connections, is another major development that will go hand-in-hand with Expo 2020. High Speed IT Network Services LLC knows that it will throw the spotlight on the increasing technology will play in creating new opportunities in Dubai over the next few years.

HSIT's technology investments have been as a result of careful analysis of these developments, the company requirements and growth plans, and are very crucial to our strategic objectives. HSIT's advice to businesses across verticals would be to strategically assess, plan for and invest in infrastructure – especially technology to support your business through the opportunities generated by Expo 2020 and other developments.

Saleh Al Abdooli, CEO, Etisalat – UAE said the very fact Dubai has been chosen as the venue of Expo 2020 is a direct outcome of the visionary leadership of the President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the guidance of Sheikh Mohammed.

“The emphatic success over other contenders of the bid also asserts our country’s competency in leading development in the region with its world-class infrastructure, highly efficient logistic services, as well as modern legislative and regulatory frameworks,” he said.

The march towards 2020 will definitely go on to transform the country into a major technological hub not just within the region but at a global level. As one senior government official recently put it, “We have already astonished the world enough with some of our major projects. Every new visitor to the city goes back with a feeling of awe. What needs to be seen is how much more we will be able to astonish the world.”
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For those who love their grandchildren: WAYS TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT : FROM HSIT (High Speed IT Network Services LLC.)

For those who love their grandchildren. These are the steps you could follow to reduce Carbon Footprint and save your future.

All Green!!

RECYCLING

Recycling our waste is a good way of reducing our carbon footprint. Most packaging can be recycled and used again. This means that new card and paper is not used, reducing pollution from factories making the packaging. We can recycle glass and metal containers such as drinking bottles.
We can recycle rainwater by collecting it on our roofs and using it for washing clothes, showers, baths and for flushing toilets.    

TRANSPORTATION

Cars, and planes are responsible for much of the carbon we ‘pump’ into the atmosphere and environment. If we reduce the journeys we make by cars and planes our carbon footprint will also be reduced. This is also the case if we take public transport (Electric trains for example)rather than using our private cars. Cycling and walking is also a healthy option for ourselves and the environment. We could also use environmentally friendly fuels such as hydrogen in our cars.

BIO FUELS

Bio fuels are fuels that are produced by growing crops that can be processes to give us fuel that is more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. Sugar cane is used to produce ethanol which can be used to power cars and yet is less polluting than petrol or diesel. Animal waste can be used to produce methane gas which can be used to power vehicles. There are many more bio fuels which are alternatives to oil, petrol and diesel. Using these fuels in place of fossil fuels would help reduce our carbon footprint.
  
HOME GROWN FOOD

Most large supermarkets import cheap food from abroad. Supermarkets are stacked with foods that could easily be grown in this country and locally. Often food is transported from countries far away. In some cases it has been transported thousands of miles to the supermarket. If home grown food was purchased by the supermarkets this would dramatically reduce the amount of fuel used and consequently the amount of pollution created.

We are spoiled by the tricky, cunning and business motivated choices in the supermarkets. If we consumed locally produced seasonal foods instead of out of season foods - again this would reduce our carbon content.

REDUCE PLASTIC PACKAGING

Most products are ‘over’ packaged when we buy them in the shops. Packaging is manufactured in factories that consume electricity and use other forms of power, usually produced through the burning of fossil fuels. If we reduce the amount of packaging this will help reduce our carbon footprint. If we use recycled materials  for packaging this would also be helpful. Plastics are an oil based product. Recycling waste plastic will help further.

ENERGY CONSERVATION

We should all ensure that our homes are insulated against the cold and so require less energy to keep them warm. Insulated water tanks, loft insulation, installing double glazing, energy efficient boilers - all reduce our carbon footprint. Using energy saving bulbs reduces the amount of electricity we use in our homes.

GREEN ENERGY

It is now possible to purchase electricity from a green supplier. This is electricity produced with minimum impact on the environment mainly through wind turbines, solar panels and water power. Although more expensive, the consumer knows that his/her carbon footprint has been reduced.
Some consumers purchase their own wind turbine or solar panels, reducing their reliance on the national grid.

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HOMES FROM HSIT

Modern building techniques from HSIT enable you to build energy efficient homes. This means more than just increasing the insulation inside the home. Environmentally friendly houses can be constructed from sustainable materials including natural woods. This type of home takes full advantage of materials such as timber frames, wool insulation and straw bale walls. Solar thermal hot water heating systems on the roof and photovoltaic panels for generating electricity can also be included.
Automated air conditioning solutions from HSIT reduces more than 33% o your energy consumptions. Moreover this the automated sensor controlled lighting system and the access control systems further reduces the carbon emission and saves energy.
Other features of an environmentally friendly house are:
Wood fired central heating systems are becoming more popular as gas and electricity prices rise. Rainwater harvesting for flushing the WC and water collection from sinks and bath for watering the garden. Large amounts of glazing to allow lots of daylight. Heat recovery systems for space heating. All these feature reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and reduce our carbon footprint.
   
PLANTING TREES

Planting trees is another way of reducing carbon in the atmosphere. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen. Trees are sometimes referred to as carbon sinks as they absorb carbon from the atmosphere cleaning our air.

Go Green to reduce Carbon Emissions : From HSIT (High Speed IT Network Services LLC.)

Go Green!!!
 
While increasing environmental awareness continues to drive down the level of carbon emissions produced by established economies, CO2 remains a significant threat to the world's long-term prosperity. Although nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom and Japan have experienced reduced carbon emissions during 2012 compared to previous years, evolving economies such as China, India and Brazil produced significantly more CO2 than in previous years.

With an emphasis placed on the individual to reduce his or her own carbon emissions, however, it is the per capita figures that offer a far greater insight into where the true issues lie. In this case, the U.S. continued to have the highest rate of CO2 emissions among evolved economies during 2012, with a staggering 18 tons produced per person. So how can this be improved, and what steps can citizens take to play their part? HSIT (High Speed IT Network Services LLC.) suggests some remedies to reduce Carbon Footprint.

Pay Attention to Food Waste and Shipment Costs

Food waste is one of the most significant contributors to the global carbon footprint, especially in established nations where the supply is more plentiful. A recent study in U.K. has identified that consumers could curb their emissions by reducing the amount that of food that they purchase, serve and subsequently waste, while also highlighting the role that food manufacturers can play in utilizing fertilizers more efficiently. Purchasing local and seasonal products also allow consumers to minimize their individual level of emissions, by eliminating the carbon costs of manufacturing and shipping out of season goods.

Capitalize on Technological and Scientific Advancement

While enhanced awareness is one thing, the advancements that have been made in science and technology also has a significant role to play in minimizing emissions. For example, the introduction of tablets helped online news consumption to rise by 17% between 2011 and 2012, while the traditional publishing industry steadily declined. The reduced circulation of newspapers has subsequently saved paper and trees, while also minimizing carbon emissions. The continued evolution of energy efficient hybrid cars has had a similar effect, and given consumers the opportunity to purchase stylish and increasingly affordable vehicles that are environmentally friendly.

Embrace the Culture of Thrift Purchasing

The carbon cost of manufacturing new goods and products is significant, and this goes some way to explaining the rising popularity of thrift and online e-commerce stores. According to data released by the Association of Resale Professionals, the thrift and resale market has grown by an average of 7% for each of the last two years, as economic and social factors have combined to promote the purchase of used goods and household items. For anyone looking to reduce his or her individual carbon emissions, buying second hand products is a logical and financially rewarding practice.

Plant a Tree

There are methods of offsetting the carbon emissions that you produce, and the planting of trees is considered as one of the most effective. National and local governments throughout the world engage in tree planting programs on an annual basis, while nonprofit organizations such as The Plant for the Planet Children's Initiative continues to pursue their vision of planting 1 million trees in every country of the world. When you consider that the global paper consumption alone has grown by more than 400% over the last 40 years, and that an estimated 4 billion trees are cut down and used in the global paper industry, then the practice of tree planting is something that can make a significant difference in reducing CO2 emissions.

Embrace Energy Efficient Modes of Transport

As controversial as it may be among motorists, the drive to encourage alternative methods of transport is not without purpose. In the U.S. alone, there are more than 250 million cars that use approximately 5,037,000,000, barrels of oil on an annual basis. This equates to a total of 3,441,000,000,000 pounds of carbon dioxide being released into the air every single year, which is staggering when you consider that this is a figure relating to just one country. It is with this in mind that government initiatives and mobile apps are developed to initiate people to either walk or cycle whenever possible, with an emphasis placed on informing them of the health and environmental benefits.

The Bottom Line

The level of CO2 emissions throughout the world remains a significant cause of concern for environmentalists, especially within emerging economies. As the worlds of technology and science continue to evolve, however, it is clear that the subsequent innovations are beginning to have an influence on reducing global carbon emissions, while empowering individuals to fulfil their environmental obligations over time.

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