In the midst of the digital age, the revolution is far from over. Cell phones, iPods and many other devices, which employ the use of embedded processors, all play a key role in society.
With an increasing demand, the correct tools will be needed to ensure continuing operation. Mohammed Yeasin, an assistant professor in computer and electrical engineering, said the processors are simply a part of everyday life.
"Everything has an embedded system," Yeasin said. "It uses a battery and very small power, yet still has to perform several tasks."
University of Memphis students and professors have been appreciative of the movement and have expressed the need for more in the future.
Steven Bardos, a junior computer science major, said processors have created a greater range of abilities, he said.
"I think they've gotten smaller and a whole lot faster. There's been remarkable change," Bardos said. "It's pretty amazing the speed at which technology improves. It creates more and more possibility every time."
However, Yeasin said there have been a lot of complex designs, and having the right tools can be crucial to their growth and widespread usage.
"That is one of the most challenging prospects," he said.
Also with more devices available to people, the network world has grown to where many can connect. This connectivity has been measured in workplaces, and now employees have found alternative places to do their job.
"It's increased the available free time and flexibility. It's increased real-time figures," said Joe Sarrio, a senior marketing management major. "It's increased productivity of pretty much every job."
Robert Gezelter, a software consultant, will be at the FedEx institute of Technology today at 5 p.m. to address the network environment. Gezelter will also offer solutions on how employees and others in the connected world can work from various locations while still maintaining their privacy.
Yeasin said hacking and identify theft are some of the problems people face whenever they are connected to several resources.
"We have all these issues about how to put your computer in a safe environment," he said.
Yeasin also said Gezelter's lecture will give people advice on how to survive in an environment where so many unknown sources can harm users.
"Everyone has difficulty with hackers and identity thieves," he said. "There are a lot ways people can steal your identity."
With these ever growing concerns The University of Memphis' chapter in the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers is planning to have more speakers in the near future to address the topic of digital technology.
"My whole idea was to create a culture of research," Yeasin said. "I wanted to enhance the culture of research through IEEE, an organization for electrical and computer engineers."
