How 'Computer chatter' could bring big changes

The increasing ease with which computer users share information, and the potential future effects of this on business and how we talk to each other, will be discussed in a free public presentation by the head of the University of Derby's School of Computing on Wednesday (February 2).

Peer-to-peer computing - where electronic information such as films, music or software is freely shared between many separate computers via internet links - has become commonplace.

It is the technology which powers social networking sites, such as Facebook, as well as illegal file sharing; where a film or TV series, or music, is downloaded for free.

But in his inaugural lecture Professor Nick Antonopoulos, Head of the School of Computing at the University of Derby, will argue that peer-to-peer computing (or P2P as it is known) is also set to have a major influence on the way businesses operate and even how we communicate with one another.

His free talk, entitled Peer-to-Peer Computing: Facts, controversies and the impact on society and business, will be held in the University's Courtroom (Room OL2) at its Kedleston Road site, in Derby, at 6.15pm on Wednesday February 2. The event is open to all.

Professor Antonopoulos said: "In my lecture I will cover the current developments in the field and look further ahead, to see how faster and more efficient P2P systems could create business opportunities, and shape the way people keep in touch and talk to one another."

To book a place to attend this inaugural lecture go online to website www.derby.ac.uk/antonopoulos

Provided by University of Derby