A South African pigeon named Winston beat (and by beat I mean absolutely obliterated) the ADSL African broadband Internet connection when the two message-carrying devices were pitted against each other in a race to see who could deliver a 4 GB message faster to a specific destination.
The South African pigeon carried a USB stick 60 miles in a about 2 hours. In that amount of time, four percent of the same message was sent across the ADSL line. A victory for carrier pigeons everywhere, but a sad reality for the rest of Africa.
Broadband-Racing Birds
South African Pigeon Takes Down Internet in Data Delivery Dash
Trend Themes
1. Animal-driven Data Delivery - The use of animals to deliver messages, such as carrier pigeons, creates an opportunity for innovation in animal training and data delivery technology.
2. Alternative Data Transmission Methods - The success of pigeon delivery over traditional broadband highlights a market opportunity for alternative data transmission methods.
3. Low-tech Solutions for High-tech Problems - Embracing low-tech solutions like carrier pigeons may provide alternative options for high-tech industries facing connectivity challenges.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The success of pigeon-based data delivery presents a market opportunity for alternative telecommunications methods in areas with limited connectivity.
2. Transportation and Logistics - Embracing animal-driven transportation and logistics may present a cost-effective and efficient alternative in some industries.
3. Animal Training - The increased use of animals in tech-related areas like data delivery highlights an opportunity for innovation in animal training and behavior modification technologies.