The Swiss Technology Observatory

Technology Monitoring & Forecasting Research for Cyber Security, Market Intelligence and Horizon Scanning

Identifying Emerging Technologies and Influential Companies Using Network Dynamics of Patent Clusters

by , , , , | Sep 20, 2023 | Publications, Scientific Articles

Abstract The need for dependable and real-time insights on technological paradigm shifts requires objective information. We develop a lean recommender system which predicts emerging technology by a sequential blend of machine learning and network analytics. We...

Fundamentals of Generative Large Language Models and Perspectives in Cyber-Defense

by , , , , , , , , | Mar 21, 2023 | Podcasts, Publications, Technology Reviews

Abstract Generative Language Models gained significant attention in late 2022 / early 2023, notably with the introduction of models refined to act consistently with users’ expectations of interactions with AI (conversational models). Arguably the focal point of...

Identifying Emerging Technologies and Leading Companies using Network Dynamics of Patent Clusters: a Cybersecurity Case Study

by , , , , | Sep 21, 2022 | Publications, Scientific Articles

Abstract Strategic decisions rely heavily on non-scientific instrumentation to forecast emerging technologies and leading companies. Instead, we build a fast quantitative system with a small computational footprint to discover the most important technologies and...

Forecasting Trends in Data Protection and Encryption Technologies using Wikipedia Pageview Statistics

by , , , , , | May 1, 2022 | Podcasts, Projects

Abstract The goal of this quantitative study is to identify, analyze, and forecast trends related to data protection and encryption technologies. Based on Wikipedia pageview statistics, we study the public interest in 36 technologies that were previously identified by...