Industrious

Rich McKay

Content Director, IBM Industries

Articles by RICH

Accessibility on the go: mobility for everyone

Accessibility on the go: mobility for everyone

How can governments and companies build accessibility into emerging tech like IoT and AI? IBM's Erich Manser explains why designing for everyone is critical for digital transformation.

Green means AI for traffic and beyond

Green means AI for traffic and beyond

Can AI make your commute a little easier? IBM Master Inventor Steve Hobson says adding AI to traffic lights can make our cities safer, reduce pollution, and improve commute times.

Home, smart home: IoT and AI will make where we live more accessible

Home, smart home: IoT and AI will make where we live more accessible

The aging population wants to safely live in their own homes as long as possible. People with ...

The workforce of the future: humans + machines working collaboratively

The workforce of the future: humans + machines working collaboratively

Automation can cause ripple effects through entire industries—including government. Juan Delacruz ...

The surprising new government service: delight

The surprising new government service: delight

"The more people are involved in their government, the better served we all will be," says Brenda Decker, Director of Global Government at IBM.

The next stop: accessible mobility for all

The next stop: accessible mobility for all

An estimated 15 percent of the world’s population has some form of disability. Can AI, IoT, and other autonomous vehicles technology help?

How blockchain tracks diamonds from mine to manufacturer

How blockchain tracks diamonds from mine to manufacturer

Companies across industries are embracing blockchain technology to improve their supply chains, from diamonds and food safety to automotive and electronics.

How AR, VR, and AI can power immersive storytelling

How AR, VR, and AI can power immersive storytelling

What exactly makes a great story or a compelling character in augmented and virtual reality? And how does AI help enrich these converging new mediums? How leading AR/VR directors are using AI.

What is a smart grid?

What is a smart grid?

Utilities can leverage new data from smart grids to improve their existing grids. Technology such as smart meters, sensors, and analytics will help utilities better understand their grids and provide new value to consumers.