strategy
Developing telecommunications convergence technologies
Synonyms:
Converging electronic media Description:
Convergence technologies are where two separate technologies merge into the same application.
Implementation:
The single convergence of electronic technologies that appears to be proceeding is mobile phones and internet.
Narrower:
Developing internetDeveloping transport telematicsUsing telematics for social integrationDeveloping medical informaticsCreating bioinformatics Facilitates:
Using video-conferencingPromoting interactive communicationsSafeguarding telecommunications securityUsing information technology in humanitiesDeveloping electronic interactive learningAdopting integrated approaches to sustainable development Facilitated by:
Using optical telecommunication technology Organizations:
Interactive Multimedia and Collaborative Communications Alliance International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium International Interactive Communications Society References:
Neuman, W Russell; McKnight, Lee and Jay, Richard: The Gordian Knot: Political gridlock on the information highwayBaldwin, Thomas F; McVoy, Stevens and Steinfeld, Charles: Convergence: integrating media, information and communication Subjects:
Fundamental Sciences → MathematicsTransportation, Telecommunications → Telecommunications
Communication → Media
Technology → Technology
Technology → Electronics
Development → Development
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
