the industry is increasingly strategic for media, Internet and consumer electronics firms. “Dis-intermediation” is …

Viewers are watching a growing share of video via Internet-based distribution systems. New digital content distribution …

This book presents a comprehensive view of Internet intermediaries, their economic and social function, development and … Internet Intermediaries, develops a common definition and understanding of what Internet intermediaries are, of their economic … satisfy. Part II, The Role of Internet Intermediaries in Advancing Public Policy Objectives, examines the roles and …

Malware attacks are increasing both in frequency and sophistication, thus posing a serious threat to the Internet …

The Internet began as a communication tool but has transformed into a universal technology supporting virtually all … sectors across the economy, much in the same way as electricity and water networks. Given the importance of the Internet …, there is a high level of interest in being able to measure the Internet economy as a way to understand the effects of …

their implementation at the national and international levels. It focuses on seven main themes: access to the Internet via a … sustainable growth; understanding the data-driven Internet economy and the development of smarter applications; cybersecurity and … privacy; empowering and protecting consumers; ensuring an open Internet economy; and ensuring global participation in the …