Overview

Digital infrastructures are the commonly used technologies, systems, products, and platforms which businesses use to conduct commerce, partnerships, and transactions. Chief among these infrastructures is the Internet – an infrastructure which is remarkable for its all‑pervasive presence in our daily lives – while others include cloud computing, social media, mobile technology, blockchain technologies, and cryptocurrencies. This book introduces the key concepts and models to help you understand digital infrastructures, their technologies, their dynamic evolution, and the ways that businesses can exploit them. The primary focus is on processes of innovation and change that are embodied in new digital infrastructures. The book takes a balanced approach, presenting easy‑to‑understand technical information and pragmatic business analysis. The book’s concise chapters develop the topics carefully, with clear language and many real‑world examples. The intended audience includes management students on advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as business professionals and entrepreneurs. Readers at all levels will value the book’s explanation of the technical elements of digital infrastructures and will find insights they can use in developing their own business ideas, in start‑ups or existing enterprises.

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Author:   Magda David Hercheui ,  Tony Cornford
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.320kg
ISBN:  

9781032473178

ISBN 10:   1032473177
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   21 January 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1: Infrastructures: something old...something new Chapter 2: Innovation…something new Chapter 3: The origins of the Internet Chapter 4: A layered model of digital infrastructures Chapter 5: Emerging architecture Chapter 6: Economics perspectives Chapter 7: Evolving digital infrastructures Chapter 8: Business models and digital platforms Chapter 9: The World Wide Web (WWW) Chapter 10: The cloud and cloud services Chapter 11: Mobile technology Chapter 12: Social media Chapter 13: Metaverse: the 3D Internet Chapter 14: Artificial Intelligence: from algorithm to infrastructure Chapter 15: Issues of governance and regulation Chapter 16: The future of digital infrastructures for business innovation Index

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Magda David Hercheui is Professor (Management Education) in Project Management and Innovation at the UCL School of Management. Tony Cornford recently retired as Associate Professor in Information Systems in the Department of Management at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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