Economics of Converged, Internet-Based Networks
Economics of Converged, Internet-Based Networks

Author: Johanne Cohen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2011-10-07

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 3642245463

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Workshop on Internet Charging and QoS Technologies, ICQT 2011, held in Paris, France, in October 2011 collocated with the 7th International Conference on Network and Service Management. The 6 revised full papers presented together with an abstract of a keynote paper were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on service guarantees, evaluation of pricing schemes, and inter-domain services.

Cyber Policy and Economics in an Internet Age
Cyber Policy and Economics in an Internet Age

Author: William H. Lehr

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-06-29

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1475735758

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Cyber Policy and Economics in an Internet Age is a collection of essays from some of the world's best-known experts on Internet public policy. It provides an accessible introduction to critical issues that policymakers, businesspeople, and the public will need to confront in coming years: universal access, appropriate content (pornography, free speech, cultural values), Internet broadcasting, intellectual property, Internet taxation, consumer protection, privacy, fair E-business competition, regulation of the Internet infrastructure, and more. This book is intended for the industry practitioner, analysts, and researchers. It would also be suitable for use in graduate and undergraduate courses, as well as by researchers.

Handbook of Media Management and Economics
Handbook of Media Management and Economics

Author: Alan B. Albarran

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 747

ISBN-13: 0805850031

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This handbook provides a synthesis of current work and research in media management and economics, and establishes an agenda for future activities. It will serve as a foundational resource for scholars and students in media management and economics.

Fog for 5G and IoT
Fog for 5G and IoT

Author: Mung Chiang

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2017-03-27

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1119187176

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The book examines how Fog will change the information technology industry in the next decade. Fog distributes the services of computation, communication, control and storage closer to the edge, access and users. As a computing and networking architecture, Fog enables key applications in wireless 5G, the Internet of Things, and big data. The authors cover the fundamental tradeoffs to major applications of fog. The book chapters are designed to motivate a transition from the current cloud architectures to the Fog (Chapter 1), and the necessary architectural components to support such a transition (Chapters 2-6). The rest of the book (Chapters 7-xxx) are dedicated to reviewing the various 5G and IoT applications that will benefit from Fog networking. This volume is edited by pioneers in Fog and includes contributions by active researchers in the field. Covers fog technologies and describes the interaction between fog and cloud Presents a view of fog and IoT (encompassing ubiquitous computing) that combines the aspects of both industry and academia Discusses the various architectural and design challenges in coordinating the interactions between M2M, D2D and fog technologies "Fog for 5G and IoT" serves as an introduction to the evolving Fog architecture, compiling work from different areas that collectively form this paradigm

An Introduction to Internet Governance
An Introduction to Internet Governance

Author: Dr Jovan Kurbalija

Publisher: Diplo Foundation

Published: 2016-11-08

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9993253308

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Although Internet governance deals with the core of the digital world, governance cannot be handled with the digital-binary logic of the true or false, or good or bad. Instead, the subject demands many subtleties and shades of meaning and perception, requiring an analogue approach, covering a continuum of options and compromises. The aim of the book An Introduction to Internet Governance, by Dr Jovan Kurbalija, is to provide a comprehensive overview of the main issues and actors in the field through a practical framework for analysis, discussion, and resolution of significant issues. Written in a clear and accessible way, supplemented with figures and illustrations, it focuses on the technical, security, legal, economic, development, sociocultural, and human rights aspects of Internet governance. The text and approaches presented in the book have been used by DiploFoundation and many universities as a basis from training courses and capacity development programmes on Internet governance.

Impact Networks
Impact Networks

Author: David Ehrlichman

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers

Published: 2021-10-12

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 152309169X

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This practical guide shows how to facilitate collaboration among diverse individuals and organizations to navigate complexity and create change in our interconnected world. The social and environmental challenges we face today are not only complex, they are also systemic and structural and have no obvious solutions. They require diverse combinations of people, organizations, and sectors to coordinate actions and work together even when the way forward is unclear. Even so, collaborative efforts often fail because they attempt to navigate complexity with traditional strategic plans, created by hierarchies that ignore the way people naturally connect. By embracing a living-systems approach to organizing, impact networks bring people together to build relationships across boundaries; leverage the existing work, skills, and motivations of the group; and make progress amid unpredictable and ever-changing conditions. As a powerful and flexible organizing system that can span regions, organizations, and silos of all kinds, impact networks underlie some of the most impressive and large-scale efforts to create change across the globe. David Ehrlichman draws on his experience as a network builder; interviews with dozens of network leaders; and insights from the fields of network science, community building, and systems thinking to provide a clear process for creating and developing impact networks. Given the increasing complexity of our society and the issues we face, our ability to form, grow, and work through networks has never been more essential.

Global Digital Technology Convergence
Global Digital Technology Convergence

Author: Ewa Lechman

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-04-11

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 1040050123

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Since the 1970s, we have witnessed unprecedented diff usion of digital technologies in both speed and geographic coverage. These technologies are pervasive and disruptive, and lead to profound shifts and transformations in societies and economies. Many claim that emerging network externalities are the principal phenomenon driving the process of technology diff usion and determining its in-time dynamics. This book analyzes the unique role network eff ects play in the process of digital technology diff usion. Using the time span of 1980–2022 and data from over 180 countries, the authors examines the strength and determinants of emerging network externalities in the process of digital technology diffusion across the world. Moreover, using international case studies it traces the process of technology convergence and technology convergence club formation, intending to answer whether cross-country gaps are diminishing or rather growing, and if countries form unique ‘clubs’ within which a rapid convergence occurs. Global Digital Technology Convergence is written for scholars and researchers in the fi elds of technology and innovation management, information and communication technology, economic development and the economics of innovation.

Telecommunication Network Economics
Telecommunication Network Economics

Author: Patrick Maillé

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-02-27

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 110703275X

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An up-to-date guide to the economic issues in telecommunications, delivering a comprehensive overview from mathematical models to practical applications. Covering hot topics such as app stores, auctions for advertisements, search engine business models, network neutrality and virtual network operators, this resource is ideal for graduate students, researchers and industry practitioners.

International Business
International Business

Author: Ehud Menipaz

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2011-03-17

Total Pages: 673

ISBN-13: 1446209539

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What is international business? How does it differ from local or national business? What are the fundamental challenges and emerging trends in international business? What is the impact of globalization, corporate social responsibility, and the ever expanding use of digital technology on corporate strategies and executive decisions? International Business: Theory and Practice addresses these questions by providing the student with a broad overview of the subject, while guiding readers through the practical issues and context of international business with the use of a range of examples, cases and discussion questions drawn from around the world. Current critical issues in international business are analysed and explored: corporate social responsibility in an era of unprecedented globalization, the rise of the global entrepreneur and the `democratization′ of competition worldwide, and applications of technology in a digital economy. Key Features: - Unpacks the complex issues facing both multi-national enterprises (MNE) and international small and medium enterprises (SME) - Contains a full range of learning features including international case studies, explanations of key terms, a glossary, and annotated further reading