The economic impact of telecommunications infrastructure on economic growth is enormous. Studies on the impact of ICT have indicated approximately a third of economic growth can be attributed to telecommunications.
Health
An ageing society and increasing costs of healthcare are making today’s care models unsustainable. An increase in home care is a likely solution, supported by assisted living and telemedicine technologies.
Telemedicine is vital in rural areas where the costs and difficulties of healthcare provision are exacerbated by increased distances between patients, health workers and health centres.
Avanti Consulting is working with telemedicine providers and aid organisations to develop new ways of delivering medical care in rural parts of the UK and Africa using both satellite and mobile connectivity.