Melinda Gates

When the world’s most powerful female philanthropist turns her sights to getting more women into tech, you can be sure there are big shifts coming. It’s about time too, in this male-dominated industry.

NaviSite

NaviSite’s innovative remote desktop services have made it the premier option for businesses looking to simplify the implementation of virtual systems, allowing modern workers the flexibility they demand.

Japanese Government

The home of robotics technology plans to introduce robot attendants and self-driving cars to the streets of its capital in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, putting it far ahead of its more cautious fellow capitals.

Ringing Bells

The Indian telecommunications company developed the Freedom 251. At around $4 per handset, it is by some distance the cheapest smartphone in the world, bringing connectivity to some of the world’s most deprived areas.

Ugesi Gold

The Ugesi Gold SolarTurtle stops valuable solar energy systems being vandalised by using a foldable array to protect its panels at night. This has been a great boon for schools and community projects across Africa.

Supplements

2016

Melinda Gates

NaviSite

Japanese Government

Ringing Bells