This book goes beyond the hype, delving into real world technologies and
applications that are driving our future and examines the possible
impact these changes will have on industries, economies and society at
large. It details the actions governments and regulators must take in
order to ensure these changes bring about positive benefits to the
public without stifling innovation that may well be the future source of
value creation. It examines how organisations in a world of digital
ecosystems, where industry boundaries are blurring, must undertake
radical digital transformation to survive and thrive in this new digital
world. The reader is taken through a framework that critically examines
(i) Digital Connectivity including 5G and IoT; (ii) Data Capture and
Distribution which includes smart connected verticals; (iii) Data
Integrity, Control and Tokenisation that includes cyber security,
digital signatures, blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets and
cryptocurrencies; (iv) Data Processing and Artificial Intelligence; and
(v) Disruptive Applications which include platforms, virtual and
augmented reality, drones, autonomous vehicles, digital twins and
digital assistants.