A Global Communication Tool (Convergence)

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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

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Convergence of Technology

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The Three CS of Technology Convergence

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• Computer Technology
• Content Technology
• Communication Technology

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is the design and construction of computers to better help people at school, in business and home, etc.

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Computer Technology

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mixing of different media on the same screen in an interactive multimedia mode

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Content Technology

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the capability to operate, maintain and upgrade a communication equipment form part of every technology convergence

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Communication Technology

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Types of Convergence

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Digital Convergence
Messaging Convergence
Media Convergence
Technology
Industry
Social Awareness
Content Convergence

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Refers to the convergence of various types of data such as text, voice ,video and graphics into digital form.

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Digital Convergence

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Refers to the grouping of services that integrates SMS with voice. It is mainly helpful for all call centers, media companies and broadcasters.

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Messaging Convergence

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Is the concept in which old and new media intersect. It brings 3C’s together (computing. Communication and content)

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Media Convergence

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mart phones, tablets and the internet made it a lot easier for users to get access to media content

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Technology

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This refers, in general to the merging of industry leaders and players opted to increase or diversity their interest in the market

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Industry

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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.

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Social Awareness

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Is simply defined as the portability of content which means that the content can be mixed and matched to fit new context

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Content Converge

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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.

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Social Media

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refers to the combination of social media and mobile devices.

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Social Media

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7 Functional Building Blocks of the Social Media

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• Identity
• Conversations
• Sharing
• Presence
• Relationship
• Reputation
• Groups

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this block denotes the extent to which user reveal their identities in a social media meeting.

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Identity

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Describes how users communicate with other users in a social media setting.

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Conversations

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block that defines the way users exchange, distribute and receive content.

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Sharing

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This block represents the range to which users can know if others users are accessible.

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Presence

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shows how the users can be related to other users

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Relationship

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users can identify the standing of others, including themselves, in a social media settings

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Reputation

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is the block that shows the range on how communities and sub-communities

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Groups

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Examples of prominent social media:

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• Facebook
• Twitter
• Google +
• Linkedin
• Reddit
• Pinterest

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It is mainly driven by telecommunication, IT Internet and media and entertainment industries

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Digital Convergence