Lecture: Trends in ICT

Introduction

• Focus on the current trends in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
• Importance of innovations for business and personal use.

Key Trends in ICT

1. Convergence

• Definition: Synergy of technological advancements to work towards a common goal.
• Examples:
  • Using personal computers and smartphones for similar tasks.
  • Cloud technologies for file syncing across devices.
  • LTE technology for accessing files anytime, anywhere.

2. Social Media

• Definition: Websites, applications, or channels enabling the creation, discussion, modification, and exchange of user-generated content.
• Usage: High engagement from internet users; popular with advertisers.
• Types of Social Media:
  • Social Networks: Connect with others with similar interests (e.g., Facebook, Google+).
  • Bookmarking Sites: Store and manage website links (e.g., StumbleUpon, Pinterest).
  • Social News: Post personal news items or links; vote and comment on news (e.g., Reddit, Digg).
  • Media Sharing: Upload and share media like images, videos (e.g., Flickr, YouTube, Instagram).
  • Microblogging: Short updates from users (e.g., Twitter, Plurk).
  • Blogs and Forums: Post content and comment (e.g., Blogger, WordPress, Tumblr).

3. Mobile Technologies

• Rise in Popularity: Smartphones and tablets performing tasks originally for PCs.
• Technologies:
  • High-speed internet with 5G and LTE.
  • Operating Systems:
    • iOS: Apple devices (iPhone, iPad).
    • Android: Open-source, developed by Google, used by multiple companies.
    • Blackberry OS: Blackberry devices.
    • Windows Phone OS: Closed-source, developed by Microsoft.
    • Symbian: Original smartphone OS by Nokia.
    • Web OS: Used in smart TVs now.
    • Windows Mobile: Developed by Microsoft for smartphones, pocket PCs.

4. Assistive Media

• Definition: Non-profit service aiding those with visual and reading impairments.
• Features: Database of audio recordings to assist users.
• Resource: Assistive Media Website

Conclusion

• Recap of ICT trends discussed: Convergence, Social Media, Mobile Technologies, Assistive Media.
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