A Global Communication Tool (Convergence) Flashcards
may also be called technological convergence which can be defined as the process by which existing technologies into new forms that bring together different types of media and applications
Convergence of Technology
The Three CS of Technology Convergence
- Computer Technology
- Content Technology
- Communication Technology
is the design and construction of computers to better help people at school, in business and home, etc.
Computer Technology
mixing of different media on the same screen in an interactive multimedia mode
Content Technology
the capability to operate, maintain and upgrade a communication equipment form part of every technology convergence
Communication Technology
Types of Convergence
Digital Convergence
Messaging Convergence
Media Convergence
Technology
Industry
Social Awareness
Content Convergence
Refers to the convergence of various types of data such as text, voice ,video and graphics into digital form.
Digital Convergence
Refers to the grouping of services that integrates SMS with voice. It is mainly helpful for all call centers, media companies and broadcasters.
Messaging Convergence
Is the concept in which old and new media intersect. It brings 3C’s together (computing. Communication and content)
Media Convergence
mart phones, tablets and the internet made it a lot easier for users to get access to media content
Technology
This refers, in general to the merging of industry leaders and players opted to increase or diversity their interest in the market
Industry
The rise in popularity of social media sites also meant an opportunity for wide coverage and market range through mainstream net based communication such as social media.
Social Awareness
Is simply defined as the portability of content which means that the content can be mixed and matched to fit new context
Content Converge
A term used to describe a variety of web-based platforms, applications, and technologies that enable to socially interact with one another, create, share, or exchange information, ideas , and pictures/videos in virtual communities and networks online.
Social Media
refers to the combination of social media and mobile devices.
Social Media