Keeping the U.S. Computer and Communications Industry Competitive: Convergence of Computing, Communications, and Entertainment - Softcover

National Research Council; Computer Science And Telecommunications Board

 
9780309050890: Keeping the U.S. Computer and Communications Industry Competitive: Convergence of Computing, Communications, and Entertainment

Synopsis

Interactive multimedia and information infrastructure receive a lot of attention in the press, but what do they really mean for society? What are the most significant and enduring innovations? What does the convergence of digitally based technologies mean for U.S. businesses and consumers? This book presents an overview of the exciting but much-hyped phenomenon of digital convergence.

Table of Contents
  • Front Matter
  • 1 Overview
  • 2 Trends and Directions
  • 3 Societal Implications
  • 4 Promoting Competitiveness: Policy Issues and Obstacles
  • Bibliography
  • Apendix A Colloquium Participants
  • Appendix B Colloquium Agenda
  • Appendix C Follow-up Interviews

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About the Author

Computer Science and Technology Board, National Research Council

From the Back Cover

This report on digital convergence is the third in a series of Computer Science and Telecommunications Board (CSTB) reports focusing on the competitive status of the U.S. computer industry.

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