A new era of safety

Abstract

We are moving toward a world where every connected system is becoming safety critical - so ICT professionals should step up to the principles of ultra-rigorous system design and build. It has become increasingly important for technologists of all disciplines to focus on cross-sector communities and activities that may not fit neatly into standard professional vertical sectors. For instance, trends such as ICT convergence, and the emergence of 'smart' products - including smart buildings, smart cars, smart transport, smart grid and smart factories, et al - need dependable IT-enabled control systems that are assuredly safe and secure.