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Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organisation With over 300,000 employees TCS operates in 55 countries TCS is part of the “Tata group”, India’s largest industrial conglomerate (a combination of two or more corporations)
The Challenge from ‘FutureFashion’ is a challenge for students aged years old
The Prize The best responses will be rewarded with a spot on the TCS MISSION YOU work experience programme
Does your CV need a boost?
What is Mission You? TCS’ work experience programme for young students aged 14 to 18 years old in the UK&I 5 days in July (27 th -31 st ) at TCS offices in either London, Peterborough, Edinburgh or Liverpool Taster of what it’s like to work at one of the world’s leading technology firms
Last year was a huge success, with 55 passionate and eager students participating in a wide range of TCS functions! The content of MISSION YOU includes a mix of exciting training and assignments typical in the IT industry. The concept of this challenge aims to trigger your imagination and while relevant to IT, it will not be the theme of the work experience.
Why participate? Fantastic experience Get to meet new people Work in a professional environment Pit your wits against students from other schools Great on your CV
The Challenge To design a brand new piece of wearable technology
What is wearable technology?
The early days… Digital watch with a built in calculator Released in 1975 with the tagline “For the man who had everything until just now” Very popular in the 1980s
Smart Watch Built in GPS Micro USB charger Heartrate monitor Bluetooth connectivity The evolution…
British Rail first researched in 1964 Fluorescent material and added reflective tape or shapes Light sources bounce off the reflective areas to make the tape The early days… Fluorescent Cycling Jacket
VISIJAX commuter jacket with turn signals 23 integrated, high intensity LEDs, front and back Motion activated lights Allows cyclists to indicate safely at night The evolution…
What are the different types of wearable technology?
SPORT & FITNESS Nike Fuel Band Helps you track your daily activity Reminders to help you move more or better Linked to your iOS or Android device
HEALTH Fitbit Track activity, exercise, food, weight, sleep and more Check progress online Encourage friends and family to join your group
LIFESTYLE Google Glass Take pictures, record videos Show messages Show maps
Your challenge – to design a brand new piece of wearable technology
What to cover: What is the item and who is it for? What are the benefits? Does it solve a problem? What IT skills and knowledge are required to make this item? What technological resources will be needed to make it? A computer chip? Programming skills? App development? Data capture?
Example! Problem? Benefits What? Where? On torso Who? < Skills – motion sensors
Be Creative
Be Quick
Enjoy
Remember to tell us: What is the item and who is it for? What are the benefits? Does it solve a problem? What IT skills and knowledge are required to make this item? What technological resources will be needed to make it? A computer chip? Programming skills? App development? Data capture?
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Thank You