by Vance Tan | May 1, 2018 | Governance
Abstract Large technical systems (LTS) are integral to modern lifestyles but arduous to analyze. In this paper, we advance a conceptualization of LTS using the notion of mature “phases,” drawing from insights into innovation studies, science and technology studies,...
by Vance Tan | Apr 30, 2018 | Infrastructure systems
Abstract Extreme weather causes substantial adverse socio-economic impacts by damaging and disrupting the infrastructure services that underpin modern society. Globally, $2.5tn a year is spent on infrastructure which is typically designed to last decades, over which...
by Vance Tan | Mar 26, 2018 | Collaborations, Influencing policy
The Infrastructure Transitions Research Consortium (ITRC) is working with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to help the people of Palestine to more easily plan the development of their communities and economy. The occupied Palestinian territories...
by Vance Tan | Mar 17, 2018 | Digital communications
Abstract Moving from 4G LTE to 5G is an archetypal example of technological change. Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) who fail to adapt will likely lose market share. Hitherto, qualitative frameworks have been put forward to aid with business model adaptation for MNOs...
by Vance Tan | Mar 14, 2018 | Collaborations, Influencing policy
The Council of Ministers of Curaçao, a Caribbean small-island state, discussed the fast-track analysis of infrastructure, produced by ITRC-MISTRAL in partnership with UNOPS, the United Nations Office for Project Services. As part of UNOPS’ national resilience...
