Tracking Tech’s Future Leaders
Accountability, attention to detail, and operational security are not abstract concepts at HX5. For CEO Margarita Howard, they describe values carried directly from her Air Force service into the culture of the defense and aerospace contractor she now leads. Howard has spoken about how her military background continues to shape HX5’s internal standards, particularly around […]
A promising drug candidate can clear every scientific hurdle and still fail commercially because the company behind it misjudged which markets would actually pay for it, and in what order. Leen Kawas, a scientist and entrepreneur who serves as chief executive of EIT Pharma, and sits on the board of directors for Inherent Biosciences, has […]
Margarita Howard spent years in the Air Force before she ever set foot in a boardroom, and that service still guides how she runs HX5 today. As chief executive of a firm that carries out defense and aerospace contracts, Margarita Howard brings a rare vantage point: she knows firsthand what it feels like to leave […]
Robotics Evolution: Where Machines Grow More Capable and More Human-Friendly The evolution of robotics is shifting from rigid automation toward adaptable, collaborative systems that operate safely alongside people. Advances in sensors, actuator design, control algorithms, and computing power are enabling robots to move, perceive, and learn in ways that were once the stuff of science […]
Brain-Computer Interfaces: From Clinic to Consumer — What to Expect Next Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) are shifting from niche research tools to practical systems that restore function, augment communication, and enable new forms of human-computer interaction. Understanding the core approaches, use cases, and obstacles helps separate hype from real-world progress. How BCIs workBCIs translate neural activity […]
Robotics evolution is moving beyond factory floors into healthcare, logistics, homes, and public spaces, driven by advances in sensing, materials, connectivity, and control. The result is a new generation of robots that are safer, more adaptable, and easier to deploy — transforming how businesses operate and how people interact with machines. What’s driving change– Smarter […]
Robotics evolution is accelerating from rigid, single-purpose machines to adaptable, collaborative systems that blend mechanical design, advanced sensing, and smarter control. That shift is reshaping manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and daily life—and creating new opportunities for businesses that embrace modularity, safety, and interoperability. What’s driving the change Several technical advances are converging. Lightweight materials and precision […]
Edge computing is rewriting the rules for how products, services, and networks deliver real value. As data volumes explode and real-time demands increase, shifting compute closer to where data is generated has moved from experimental to essential. That shift is disrupting cloud-first assumptions and creating new opportunities across industries. Why edge computing mattersTraditional cloud models […]
Quantum computing is reshaping how organizations think about computational limits, offering a fundamentally different way to process information. Unlike classical bits that represent 0 or 1, quantum bits (qubits) exploit superposition and entanglement to explore many possibilities simultaneously. That makes quantum computing especially attractive for tasks where searching, sampling, and simulating complex systems outpace classical […]
Digital twins and edge computing: the twin engine powering smarter factories under Industry 4.0 Manufacturers embracing Industry 4.0 are turning to digital twins and edge computing to shrink decision cycles, cut costs, and boost agility. When paired, these technologies deliver real-time visibility and control across production, enabling predictive maintenance, dynamic optimization, and safer human-robot collaboration. […]
