Module 4 The Future of Connectivity: Economic Implications

The way we connect in the future will impact the global economy, as well. Realizing the market potential for connectivity, more and more countries are building the necessary mobile infrastructure to keep their economies competitive. At the same time, however, businesses recognize the very real threat of cyberattacks on their networks, which affects not only consumers' and companies' personal data but local and global economies, too.

The uprising of knowledge-based economies that rely on a workforce educated in essential technological skill-sets is emerging, as more and more countries embrace knowledge and innovation to advance their futures.  Read and watch the resources below to learn more about the future of mobile development and infrastructure and what can be done to help secure it in this new knowledge-based economy.

Money Box

 

 Definitions/Concepts to know:

  1. Knowledge/knowledge-based economy Links to an external site.
  2. Cyberterrorism Links to an external site.
  3. Infrastructure Links to an external site.

 

 Things to watch:

Meet BRCK, Internet access built for Africa Links to an external site.

You don't need an app for that Links to an external site.

The Internet could crash:  We need a Plan B Links to an external site.

Things to read:

Knowledge-based economy:

Mobile development & infrastructure:

Commodity pricing:

 Cyberterrorism:

 

Organizations to watch:

 

Conferences: