Collaboration in a Globally Networked Knowledge Society
Résumé
This chapter focuses on a few linked Information and Communication Technologies: 5th Generation, Internet of Things, cyber‐physical systems, Next Generation Internet, Big Data, and cybersecurity which are key enablers for tomorrow's smart society, for tackling the societal challenges, and for higher productivity and better services. It cites some estimates of the size and commercial significance of market activity related to these areas. To enable the alignment and efficiency of technological development, market forces, and societal initiatives, it may be necessary to complement them by information and communication technologies‐related policies. Moreover, technological and other changes may require a reallocation of policy roles and responsibilities among these domains, as with self and co‐regulation or standardization. The economic and social challenges are common for the European Union and the United States, affect citizens around the world, and require global solutions. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.