In an unparalleled collaboration, two leading global thinkers in technology and foreign affairs give us their widely anticipated, transformational vision of the future: a world where everyone is connected—a world full of challenges and benefits that are ours to meet and to harness. Eric Schmidt is one of Silicon Valley’s great leaders, having taken Google from a small startup to one of the world’s most influential companies. Jared Cohen is the director of Google Ideas and a former adviser to secretaries of state Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton. With their combined knowledge and experiences, the authors are uniquely positioned to take on some of the toughest questions about our future: Who will be more powerful in the future, the citizen or the state? Will technology make terrorism easier or harder to carry out? What is the relationship between privacy and security, and how much will we have to give up to be part of the new digital age? In this groundbreaking book, Schmidt and Cohen combine observation and insight to outline the promise and peril awaiting us in the coming decades. At once pragmatic and inspirational, this is a forward-thinking account of where our world is headed and what this means for people, states and businesses. With the confidence and clarity of visionaries, Schmidt and Cohen illustrate just how much we have to look forward to—and beware of—as the greatest information and technology revolution in human history continues to evolve. On individual, community and state levels, across every geographical and socioeconomic spectrum, they reveal the dramatic developments—good and bad—that will transform both our everyday lives and our understanding of self and society, as technology advances and our virtual identities become more and more fundamentally real. As Schmidt and Cohen’s nuanced vision of the near future unfolds, an urban professional takes his driverless car to work, attends meetings via hologram and dispenses housekeeping robots by voice; a Congolese fisherwoman uses her smart phone to monitor market demand and coordinate sales (saving on costly refrigeration and preventing overfishing); the potential arises for “virtual statehood” and “Internet asylum” to liberate political dissidents and oppressed minorities, but also for tech-savvy autocracies (and perhaps democracies) to exploit their citizens’ mobile devices for ever more ubiquitous surveillance. Along the way, we meet a cadre of international figures—including Julian Assange—who explain their own visions of our technology-saturated future. Inspiring, provocative and absorbing, The New Digital Age is a brilliant analysis of how our hyper-connected world will soon look, from two of our most prescient and informed public thinkers.

"Cyber Shields: Protecting IoT in the New Digital Age" is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricacies of securing Internet of Things (IoT) environments. In an era where IoT devices are becoming increasingly prevalent and interconnected, this book provides valuable insights and practical strategies for protecting these devices and their networks from cyber threats. The book begins with an introduction to the rise of IoT and the need for Cyber Shields in today's interconnected world. It explores the evolution of IoT, from its early beginnings to its widespread adoption across various industries. The introduction highlights the security challenges in IoT environments, emphasizing the vulnerabilities inherent in IoT devices and networks. Throughout the chapters, the book covers various essential topics related to IoT security. It addresses the emerging threat landscape specific to IoT, examining real-world case studies of notable IoT attacks to understand better the risks involved. The book also explores the vulnerabilities present in IoT systems, including inadequate security measures in IoT devices, data privacy concerns, network vulnerabilities, and the challenges of device identity and authentication. The book offers practical guidance on building a secure foundation for IoT devices to counter these security challenges. It covers secure device provisioning, authentication methods, secure credential management, and device-to-device communication. Data protection and encryption techniques are discussed, focusing on securing data at rest and in transit and addressing privacy concerns. The book further explores access control and authorization mechanisms, providing insights into role-based access control, fine-grained access control policies, and user and device identity management. It also examines the importance of detecting anomalies and intrusions in IoT environments, discussing intrusion detection and prevention systems, behavioral analytics, real-time monitoring, and incident response strategies. Recognizing the significance of cloud and edge computing in IoT, the book addresses the security considerations and measures for both cloud-based and edge-based IoT deployments. It examines the challenges of securing hybrid IoT environments and explores data privacy and compliance issues. Best practices for IoT security are emphasized throughout the book, including the importance of security by design, regular software updates and patch management, security testing, and vulnerability assessments. It also highlights the value of collaborative security efforts through industry standards and partnerships. Looking towards the future, the book explores the potential impact of emerging technologies on IoT security. It examines the role of blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing in securing next-generation IoT applications. In conclusion, "Cyber Shields: Protecting IoT in the New Digital Age" equips readers with comprehensive knowledge and practical strategies for safeguarding IoT devices and networks in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity. Whether readers are IoT device manufacturers, cybersecurity professionals, or end-users, this book is invaluable for navigating the complexities of IoT security and building resilient Cyber Shields in the new digital age.

'This is the most important - and fascinating - book yet written about how the digital age will affect our world' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs From two leading thinkers, the widely anticipated book that describes a new, hugely connected world of the future, full of challenges and benefits which are ours to meet and harness. The New Digital Age is the product of an unparalleled collaboration: full of the brilliant insights of one of Silicon Valley's great innovators - what Bill Gates was to Microsoft and Steve Jobs was to Apple, Schmidt (along with Larry Page and Sergey Brin) was to Google - and the Director of Google Ideas, Jared Cohen, formerly an advisor to both Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton. Never before has the future been so vividly and transparently imagined. From technologies that will change lives (information systems that greatly increase productivity, safety and our quality of life, thought-controlled motion technology that can revolutionise medical procedures, and near-perfect translation technology that allows us to have more diversified interactions) to our most important future considerations (curating our online identity and fighting those who would do harm with it) to the widespread political change that will transform the globe (through transformations in conflict, increasingly active and global citizenries, a new wave of cyber-terrorism and states operating simultaneously in the physical and virtual realms) to the ever present threats to our privacy and security, Schmidt and Cohen outline in great detail and scope all the promise and peril awaiting us in the coming decades. A breakthrough book - pragmatic, inspirational and totally fascinating. Whether a government, a business or an individual, we must understand technology if we want to understand the future. 'A brilliant guidebook for the next century . . . Schmidt and Cohen offer a dazzling glimpse into how the new digital revolution is changing our lives' Richard Branson

The objectives of the Forum were to promote the development of the Internet and electronic commerce in transition economies as well as review the existing infrastructure and identify the needs for capacity building.

Written by two of the field's most eminent experts, this exciting new introduction to mass media makes connections between communication research and the reality of the media industry. Understanding Media in the Digital Age shows readers how to navigate the world of traditional and new media while fostering an understanding of mass communication theory, history, active research findings, and professional experience.

THE ULTIMATE CRASH COURSE IN DIGITAL MARKETING The digital age is here—and it’s developing rapidly. Regardless of your industry, sector, or geography, you need to understand the power of digital strategies to market your brand, reach your audience, and broaden your framework for success. This comprehensive, all-in-one guide combines the collective insights of top digital marketers, consultants, and academics—each one an expert in his or her field. With the proven techniques of Strategic Digital Marketing, you’ll be able to: Plan, strategize, and implement a complete marketing campaign that best suits you and your company. Use social media like Facebook and Twitter to not only engage your target audience, but get real results. Improve your website and supersize your media presence through liquid content, mobile apps, engaging videos, social contests, and more. Develop a logical and balanced approach to digital, using the proper tools, to measure and maximize return on investment (ROI). Reshape your management framework and redesign your company for digital-era growth, functionality, and success. These are the same market-tested strategies Fortune 500 companies are using to take advantage of the exciting new opportunities that only digital media provides. You’ll discover the 10 traits of digital leadership, the six habits of highly-successful firms, and the one true goal of digital marketing. You’ll read first-hand accounts of social media in action—and follow real-world case studies of the hottest companies trending today. You’ll also find need-to-know information on red-button subjects like emerging mobile technologies, legal guidelines for digital marketing, search engine optimization, and so much more. Digital media has changed the world as we know it. Strategic Digital Marketing will change the way you live, work, grow . . . and succeed.

Modern college undergraduates in America generally come to the classroom with no instruction at all in writing the traditional, lucid, formal essay. This small guide to college students will illustrate, clearly and logically, those principles of inquiry, curiosity, discovery, and enthusiasm which will vitalize their future academic careers and their lives as rational and thoughtful adults. A significant number of other texts have appeared over the past decades which also lead the freshman or sophomore student through the processes of doing research and analysis -both on the scientific and the historical method. Few, however, offer an adequate introduction to the new technical methods for identifying, recovering, and assembling relevant research information.

Digital technologies are changing the way that we live and work today. But what impact are they having on the discipline of architecture? This volume brings together some of the world's leading voices from digital theory, technology and design to address this question. With a discussion ranging from broad cultural concerns to new techniques of construction, Designing for a Digital World offers a snapshot of informed opinion at a crucial juncture in the history of the discipline. Contributors: Ben van Berkel and Caroline Bos (UN Studio) Sarah Chaplin Karl S Chu (Metaxy) Richard Coyne Manuel DeLanda Andrew Gillespie Mark Goulthorpe (dECOi) Marcelyn Gow Jeffrey Inaba (AMO) Neil Leach William J Mitchell Farshid Moussavi and Alejandro Zaera Polo (Foreign Office Architects) Sadie Plant Hani Rashid (Asymptote) Douglas Rushkoff Patrik Schumacher Lars Spuybroek (NOX) Sherry Turkle David Turnbull (ATOPIA) Yvonne Wilhelm, Christian Huebler and Andreas Broeckmann (Knowbotic Research) Slavoj Zizek

Master's Thesis from the year 2014 in the subject Business economics - Offline Marketing and Online Marketing, grade: 8,5 (NL); 1,3 (GER), Maastricht University (Maastricht School of Business & Economics, Maastricht Center for Entpreneurship, NOVA Business School), language: English, abstract: Collaborative Consumption is a term used to describe the notion of sharing and joint utilization of goods and services. Being deeply rooted in anthropology, the phenomenon of joint consumption is currently experiencing a form of renaissance on the internet, as online communication is beginning to lower the hurdles of geographical, social and emotional distance associated with sharing activities of an individual’s direct social circle. Although evidence suggests that the collaborative consumption market bears huge profit potentials, little research seems yet to have been conducted to foster the understanding of people’s motivation to engage in such sharing networks. To address this gap, the following research study reviews the literature on a diverse set of academic fields such as consumer behaviour, sharing, anthropology, sociology and increasing returns, based on which proposition are presented aimed at clarifying the influence of selected factors on people’s sharing behaviour. Grounded on these propositions, the study provides a conceptual model designed to improve the understanding of people’s motivation to actively participate in collaborative consumption ventures. In this context, special focus is set on the supply of goods in ‘pure’ sharing systems in which no immediately observable exchange takes place. In an attempt to expose the assumptions made to preliminary scrutiny, focus group research has been conducted with frequent users of the Dutch collaborative consumption network Peerby. Findings suggest that there seems to be interaction effects between different constructs, as individuals tend to consider them jointly rather than independently when deciding whether to engage in sharing or not. Furthermore, the need for development of richer definitions of constructs used, to aid better understanding of potentially influential factors and set a solid basis for future theory testing, is uncovered.

Examines how the Internet is transforming business in the new global marketplace and explains how companies need to rethink their corporate strategy and organization in order to compete. Highlights the shift from a hierarchy to a virtual organization and examines how companies can benefit from restructuring their business around the Internet. Includes case studies of leading companies with innovative Internet-driven strategies. Looks at regional variations in business use of the Internet worldwide with projections to 2001.