Internationalisation of European ICT Activities

Internationalisation of European ICT Activities
Author: Huub Meijers
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 362
Release: 2008-04-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3540771093

The internationalisation of information and communication has accelerated since the 1990s in Europe and worldwide. Taking a close look at the empirical analysis of competitive trade positions, trends in foreign direct investment and the internationalisation of research and development in ICT brings many new insights about the expansion in the EU’s most dynamic sector. Moreover, the analysis discusses case studies on key players in ICT and suggests major policy

EU Enlargement

EU Enlargement
Author: Geomina Țurlea
Publisher: ASP / VUBPRESS / UPA
Total Pages: 453
Release: 2007
Genre: European Union countries
ISBN: 9054874295

Twenty researchers and scientists from 13 different European countries join forces to offer their insights into the development of the Information Society in their respective countries. These experts provide analyses regarding issues of technological absorption, economic growth, and cohesion across the enlarged European Union. This volume shows that the history of Information Society in these countries has mainly been about catching up under harsh economic constraints. The ongoing monitoring of these innovative challenges--and how they are addressed at a regional and national level--is an essential contribution to these countries' efforts to become world-class economies.

Innovations Through Information Technology

Innovations Through Information Technology
Author: Information Resources Management Association. International Conference
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 750
Release: 2004-01-01
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9781591402619

Innovations Through Information Technology aims to provide a collection of unique perspectives on the issues surrounding the management of information technology in organizations around the world and the ways in which these issues are addressed. This valuable book is a compilation of features including the latest research in the area of IT utilization and management, in addition to being a valuable source in support of teaching and research agendas.

The Information Society in Europe

The Information Society in Europe
Author: Ken Ducatel
Publisher:
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780847695898

This text offers an examination of a range of technological issues at stake in the European Union. It discerns social trends but finds there is considerable room to use the technologies as a force for social change.

IT and European Bank Performance

IT and European Bank Performance
Author: E. Beccalli
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2007-08-10
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0230591981

This book provides a detailed insight into the role of IT in European banking and investigates whether IT investments in hardware, software and other IT services have influenced bank performance. It considers the central question of whether or not the massive spending on IT by banks has improved their performance or productivity

Mobilizing the Information Society

Mobilizing the Information Society
Author: Robin Mansell
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 541
Release: 2000
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0198295561

This work offers an assessment of progress made towards the "information society". It begins from the premise that the construction of such a society in Europe is a dynamic process and that the journey towards a society so dependent upon digital information is far from straightforward.

E-Content

E-Content
Author: Peter A. Bruck
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2006-01-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 354026387X

Technologies develop rapidly and reach hurricane levels of velocity but quality E-Content and innovative applications lag behind. This book addresses the question how content industries change within a digital environment and what role information and communication technologies play in transforming the competitive landscape. The authors argue that post-industrial societies tend to pay substantial amounts for equipment and gadgets but invest far too little in the quality of the content. As a result, much effort is and has to be spent on the enhancement of E-Content. The contributions give an elaborate overview of: - the specifics, challenges and prospects of content in the network economy; - market developments of digital media services; - paid content business models; - impacts on scientific publishing; - developments in the field of E-Learning; - the interplay between technology and content with the example of interactive digital TV; - the mobile games market; - emerging new cross media markets; - the need to enhance the usability of websites and mobile applications; - how digital applications might be used to capture and store our personal experiences. A final chapter shows the prospects of the European E-Content market and gives an overview of valuable initiatives and resources dealing with the topic of E-Content.

e-Services

e-Services
Author: Alfredo M. Ronchi
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 277
Release: 2019-04-17
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3030018423

This book explores various e-Services related to health, learning, culture, media and the news, and the influences the Web and related technologies have had and continue to have in each of these areas, both on service providers and service users. It provides insights into the main technological and human issues regarding healthcare, aging population, recent challenges in the educational environment, the impact of digital technologies on culture and heritage, cultural diversity, freedom of expression, intellectual property, fake news and, last but not least, public opinion manipulation and ethical issues. Its main aim is to bridge the gap between technological solutions, their successful implementation, and the fruitful utilization of the main set of e-Services mostly delivered by private or public companies. Today, various parameters actively influence e-Services’ success or failure: cultural aspects, organisational and privacy issues, bureaucracy and workflows, infrastructure and technology in general, user habits, literacy, capacity or merely interaction design. This includes having a significant population of citizens who are willing and able to adopt and use online services; as well as developing the managerial and technical capability to implement applications that meet citizens’ needs. This book helps readers understand the mutual dependencies involved; further, a selection of success stories and failures, duly commented on, enables readers to identify the right approach to innovation in areas that offer the opportunity to reach a wide audience with minimal effort. With its balanced humanistic and technological approach, the book mainly targets public authorities, decision-makers, stakeholders, solution developers, and graduate students.

The New Economy in Transatlantic Perspective

The New Economy in Transatlantic Perspective
Author: Kurt Huebner
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2005-02-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1134306989

What’s left from the new economy? This book takes an unfashionable perspective and shows that despite all the mistaken ideas and exaggerations, the technological changes of the 1990s still have important effects today. Economic history shows that technological revolutions tend to generate deep economic and social crises before a temporary state of equilibrium is reached. The established modes of accumulations and regimes of regulation of national capitalisms and international capitalism have been undermined by the collapse of the high tech asset bubble. Financial markets are still in disarray. What can be observed, however, is that national economies are better positioned to tackle the crisis than others. Why is this? This and other important questions are tackled by an international team of contributors including Daniele Archibugi, Harald Hagemann, Bruno Amable, Martin Heidenreich and David Gibbs. This volume should be of great interest to all those working at the intersection of international politics and economics.