Chapter 1: Global Digital Environment Flashcards
This is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and investment and aided by information technology.
globalization
It is a term used to describe how trade and technology have made the world into a more connected and interdependent place.
globalization
This means the speedup of movements and exchanges (of human beings, goods, and services, capital, technologies, or cultural practices) all over the planet. One of the effects of this is that it promotes and increases interactions between different regions and populations around the globe -youmatter.com
globalization
This describes the problem we are faced with. It is the unequal access of information and communication technology between different groups of society, and the knowledge of the skills required to use the technology.
digital divide
Digital divide statistics
In Africa, only ____ of the population has internet. In Asia, ____ of the population in Cambodia, Laos and Bangladesh has internet. The Middle East accounts for ____ of global Internet users.
In Africa, only 3% of the population has internet. In Asia, 1% of the population in Cambodia, Laos and Bangladesh has internet. The Middle East accounts for 0.9% of global Internet users.
What are the information systems trends discussed in this module?
- cloud computing
- mobile computing and applications
- big data analytics
- automation
The typical definition for this says that it is the use of a network that is comprised of remotely connected servers.
cloud computing
This computer infrastructure, despite the various locations, can store, manage, and process data through the Internet.
cloud computing
Instead of local storage on computer hard drives, companies will be freeing their space and conserving funds when using this technology.
cloud computing
Mobile phones, tablets, and other devices have taken both the business world and the personal realm by storm. Mobile usage and the number of applications generated have both skyrocketed in recent years.
mobile computing and applications
This is a trend that allows businesses to analyze extensive sets of information to achieve ariety in increasing volumes and growth of velocity.
big data
This has a high return on investment that boosts the productivity of marketing campaigns, due to its ability to enable high-functioning processing.
big data
This is a way companies can predict growth opportunities and achieve future success. Examination of data to understand markets and strategies is becoming more manageable with advances in data analytic programs.
data mining
Another current trend in the IT industry is ____. It can collect information from vendors, customers, and other documentation.
automated process (automation)