Articles and blog posts on digitalisation

How a needs-based investigation contributed to a lightweight approach to defining digital infrastructure – Lessons learned from an AI-enabled quality inspection use case

En ny modell gör att prissättningen av elanvändning förändras i grunden. Plötsligt kan någon enstaka effekttopp påverka hela månadspriset – och det blir komplicerat att övervaka kostnaderna. Nu skapas en lösning som gör det möjligt för organisationer att hantera komplex övervakning och smart styrning.

In the event of an attack on Sweden, everyone would be expected to contribute to defending the country's peace and freedom to the best of their ability. This defence capability is created by the authorities, municipalities, regions, companies and volunteers. However, according to researchers at RISE, total defence becomes truly strong in the spaces between organisations and activities, where they meet and collaborate.

We all depend on digital services to work and be secure, from the smartwatch on our wrist to advanced control systems in industry. Today, cybersecurity is a basic prerequisite for everyday life, as essential as electricity or running water.

At RISE in Borås, Petra Elvestad works as an engineer specializing in EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) – a field that ensures technology functions properly in environments affected by electromagnetic interference. Here, innovation meets societal benefit in a daily work life where variety, learning, and collaboration are key.

From swings and climbing frames to interactive games, play has always been at the heart of Readymade AB. Now, as part of the RISE-coordinated project 3D-Action 2.0, the company is exploring the power of 3D printing in its production – a technology that makes it possible to create prototypes faster, craft tailor-made solutions, and spark playful innovation that could reshape the playgrounds of the future.

There is much to suggest that society as a whole is in the midst of a transformation that will sweep away our institutions, norms and social systems to make way for something entirely new. Scary, according to some. Exciting, according to the experts at RISE. Here they explain why a caterpillar is a better source of inspiration than a machine, and why organisations should be seen as projects with an expiry date.

Imagine a Swedish industrial company that has been actively working with sustainability for years. They've chosen recycled materials, placed clear demands on their suppliers and made an effort to stay informed about new regulations and guidelines. Still, keeping up is challenging – and it’s not always clear what applies.

One link, one click, and the systems go down. Attacks on the public sector are increasing rapidly, yet many Swedish municipalities still lack the ability to protect themselves. Meanwhile, the NIS2 Directive is being implemented, introducing new requirements for preparedness and accountability.

Thin glass wires are helping Hitachi Energy make production in Ludvika more data-driven, with the aim of sharpening its products. "Fibre optics can give us much more information than traditional sensors," says Christos Athanasopoulos, chief engineer at Hitachi Energy in Sweden.

Water is essential for human life, social development and economic growth. Despite this, access to clean water is often taken for granted - especially in countries like Sweden, where water supplies have long been stable, secure and affordable. But in an era of climate change, geopolitical turmoil, growing investment debt and digital vulnerabilities, the water sector faces new and complex challenges.

Rapid change requires long-term and sustainable strategies. By combining foresight with strong innovation leadership, Sweden can meet future challenges and strengthen its global competitiveness.

The importance of open source software and hardware has never been greater for Europe in a world constantly raising the demands for digital sovereignty and increased competitiveness. This was recently highlighted at a historic first ceremony in Brussels, where pioneers in these fields were awarded by the EU, UN and broader open source ecosystem.

Proactivity from all parties is a must if 'The Sustainable Port' is to become a reality. This is the view of Mikael Lind, Senior Strategic Research Advisor at RISE with a special focus on maritime transport and logistics. He calls for increased cooperation and more innovative initiatives if the port is to maintain and strengthen its position as a transport hub.

Uncertainty about shipping arrival times is a major source of dissatisfaction among transport buyers. One solution is the 'Virtual Watch Tower Network' – a Facebook for transport, where everyone has their own page. Information about disruptions to deliveries and other important events is shared between stakeholders, giving cargo owners greater insight into the transport chain.

The police officer and the psychologist left the Swedish Security Service to start a business. Now Stefanie Najafi and Jenny Johansson have begun marketing their AI solution for detecting alcohol and drug impairment. Their invention can update old methods used by police officers to test drivers on the road. Thanks to RISE's AI expertise, technical development was accelerated at an early stage.