Преподавател(и):

доц. Цвета Апостолова  д-р
 Денис Симеонов  

Описание на курса:

Компетенции:

Through lectures, discussions, hands-on exercises, and group projects, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of disruptive innovations in ICT and their transformative potential. They will develop critical thinking skills, technological literacy, and the ability to anticipate and adapt to the dynamic landscape of disruptive technologies.

By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to identify, evaluate, and embrace disruptive innovations, enabling them to become active contributors to the ongoing digital revolution and drive change in their personal and professional lives.
Предварителни изисквания:
- Good English language understanding

- Knowledge of basic software and different operating systems, basic telecommunications services, installation and configuration of computer systems.

- Interest in technology trends

Форми на провеждане:
Редовен

Учебни форми:
Лекция

Език, на който се води курса:
Английски

Теми, които се разглеждат в курса:

1. Introduction to Disruptive Innovation in ICT. What is ICT, how do we define Disruptive innovation and how do we measure it? Course overview.
2. Cloud Computing: The shift from traditional on-premises infrastructure to cloud-based services and its impact on scalability, cost efficiency, and accessibility.
3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML): The integration of AI and ML technologies in various domains, such as natural language processing, computer vision, predictive analytics, and autonomous systems.
4. Internet of Things (IoT): The network of interconnected devices and sensors that enable seamless data exchange and automation across industries, including smart homes, smart cities, and industrial applications.
5. Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT): The decentralized and tamper-resistant platforms that underpin cryptocurrencies and offer new possibilities in digital transactions, supply chain management, and decentralized applications.
6. Virtual and Augmented Reality (VR/AR): Immersive technologies that provide enhanced user experiences and find applications in fields like gaming, education, training, and virtual collaboration.
7. 5G and Next-Generation Networks: The deployment of fifth-generation wireless networks that offer higher speeds, lower latency, and enable the proliferation of connected devices and emerging technologies. We'll briefly discuss 6G as well.
8. Quantum Computing: The exploration of quantum mechanics principles to develop powerful computers that can solve complex problems exponentially faster than traditional computers.
9. Disruptive Innovations in Healthcare. Role of ICT in transforming healthcare delivery, Telemedicine, wearable devices, and AI in healthcare, Ethical considerations and challenges in healthcare disruptions
10. Disruption in Media and Entertainment. Digital content distribution, streaming platforms, and user engagement, AI-driven content creation, recommendation systems, and personalized experiences, Copyright, privacy, and ethical challenges in media disruptions
11. Disruptive Innovations in Education. ICT-driven changes in education and e-learning, Personalized learning, adaptive systems, and virtual classrooms Implications and challenges in the digital education era
12. Disruptive Innovations in Manufacturing and Industry 4.0. Robotics, automation, and AI in smart factories, Workforce implications and ethical considerations in industrial disruptions
13. Disruptive Innovations in Government and Public Services. Digital government services, e-governance, and citizen engagement, data privacy, cybersecurity, and trust in digital governance. Challenges and opportunities in public sector disruptions
14. Ethical and Societal Implications of Disruptive Innovations. Ethical considerations in the design and deployment of disruptive technologies Societal impact of disruptive innovations on employment, inequality, and access. Responsible innovation and the role of stakeholders in mitigating risks
15. Future Directions and Emerging Technologies. Exploration of upcoming disruptive innovations and emerging technologies. Implications and potential disruptions of quantum AI, edge computing, etc. Speculation on future societal and economic transformations

Литература по темите:

1. CHRISTENSEN: The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail (Management of Innovation and Change)

2. Data Science and Big Data Analytics by EMC Education Services

3. DEAN, JARED: Big Data, Data Mining, and Machine Learning: Value Creation for Business Leaders and Practitioners.

4. GEMIGNANI, ZACH et al.: Data Fluency: Empowering Your Organization with Effective Data Communication.

5. GLASS, RUSSELL / CALLAHAN, SEAN: The Big Data-Driven Business: How to Use Big Data to Win Customers, Beat Competitors and Boost Profits.

6. HERBEN, DIO: Big Data, Big Analytics: Emerging Business Intelligence.

7. IMMON, W.H. / LINSTEDT, DAN: Data Architecture: A Primer for the Data Scientist: Big Data, Data Warehouse and Data Vault

8. JANSSENS, JEROEN: Data Science at the Command Line: Facing the Future with Time-Tested Tools.

9. KERNS, CHRIS: Trendology: Building an Advantage through Data-Driven Real-Time Marketing.

10. MAYER-SCHONBERGER / CUKIER, KENETH: Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think, 2010.

11. MORRISON, RAYMOND: Big Data Now. 2014.

12. OJEDA, TONY et al.: Practical Data Science Cookbook.

13. PAGANONI, ANNA MARIA / SECCHI, PIERCESARE: Advances in Complex Data Modeling and Computational Methods in Statistics.

14. SILVER, NATE / COOK, GARETH: The Best American Infographics, 2014.

15. TOWNSEND, ANTHONY: Smart Cities: Big Data, Civic Hackers and the Quest for the New Utopia.

Средства за оценяване:

АНАЛИЗ (РЕАЛЕН КАЗУС) 30%

РАБОТА В ГРУПИ 35%

ДИСКУСИОННО УЧАСТИЕ 35%