Understanding the dimensions of the digital system

Authors

  • Octavio Islas Universidad de Los Hemisferios (Ecuador)
  • Amaia Arribas Universidad de Los Hemisferios (Ecuador)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24265/cian.2018.n8.02

Keywords:

Internet, Internet Penetration, Social Media, Telecommunications

Abstract

Our objective is to highlight the dimensions of the digital system. To do it, we present figures related to the global penetration of the Internet and analyze the penetration of the Internet in the Americas. Then we focus our attention on social networks, and present the most significant Facebook stats. Finally, we refer the studies of the World Economic Forum, which are essential for understanding the importance of the Internet and social networks in the development of telecommunications systems.

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Author Biographies

  • Octavio Islas, Universidad de Los Hemisferios (Ecuador)

    Doctor in social sciences. Director of the Center for High Studies On the Internet and information Society at the University of The Hemispheres (Ecuador). Author and coordinator of 16 books, More than 55 chapters in books and more than 700 journalistic texts. Founder of the Scientific web magazine reason and Word. Director Of the Julian Assange Chair in CIESPAL.

  • Amaia Arribas, Universidad de Los Hemisferios (Ecuador)

    PhD in Information Science. Director of Communication Institutional at the University of the Hemispheres (Ecuador). Consultant in different companies in Spain and Mexico. Has Developed research activities in communication Business, publishing numerous specialized articles, both In national and international publications. Has participated With presentations in various communication forums

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Published

2018-11-27

How to Cite

Islas, O., & Arribas, A. (2018). Understanding the dimensions of the digital system. Correspondences & Analysis, 8, 33-53. https://doi.org/10.24265/cian.2018.n8.02

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