How real-time technology is powering the next generation of digital experiences Real-time technology is enabling instant interaction with a whole new breed of digital products and services, reducing interaction time to near zero. Consumers can now enjoy the latest in live entertainment on-the-go and car buyers can research online whilst sitting in showrooms – Connected Consumer Products are changing the rules of the game and may be driving innovation across industries. In the UK, be it TVs, video games, mobile phones, gadgets, hi-fi systems, electronics or home entertainment products, digital technology is making an impact and may be driving development. Here industry experts share their views on real time and its growing impact. Why low-latency infrastructure is the foundation of modern digital life With the UK government’s investment in 5G digital infrastructure, low-latency connectivity is no longer a luxury reserved for those willing to pay a premium. Sectors once considered peripheral to mainstream tech adoption are now leading innovation: UK live casinos, for instance, have become proving grounds for low-latency streaming and real-time data synchronisation at scale, demonstrating how demanding consumer expectations drive engineering progress. This is a pattern that is playing out in the EV charging market as well, where real-time data from vehicles, grid operators and charging networks must synchronise instantly in order to support technical innovation driven by evolving consumer requirements. Smart charging requires millisecond level response. When a car owner turns up to charge at a public point, the network needs to authenticate, charge rate price and start session in near real time. Real time technology is a critical component of the EV infrastructure conversation. Connected vehicles and the rise of AI digital experiences Electric vehicles (EVs) in the modern era are not just modes of transport. They generate data that is processed in real time