This book explores the intricate connection between the Single Market, characterized by the freedom of movement of goods, services, capital and labor within and across Europe, and the Digital Single Market, the virtual space that promotes freedom of movement of information and data. Both a...

Der Wandel zur Mitmachgesellschaft -- Nutzung der Schwarmintelligenz -- Spezifika neuer Geschäftsmodelle im Web 2.0 -- Arten des Crowdfunding und hybride Modelle -- Rechtliche Lage der Crowdfunding-Plattformen -- Crowdfunding und Steuern -- Schwachstellen des Crowdfundings -- Crowdfunding in...

Technologies develop rapidly and reach hurricane levels of velocity but quality E-Content and innovative applications lag behind. This book addresses the question how content industries change within a digital environment and what role information and communication technologies play in...

Die Europäische Union verfolgt mit der Digital Agenda for Europe das Ziel, durch die Schaffung eines einheitlichen digitalen Marktes einen Zugang für alle Europäer zu zeitgemäßer Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie zu gewährleisten, um so mehr Innovation, Investment und Inklusion...

From driverless cars to pilotless planes, many functions that have previously required human labor can now be performed using artificial intelligence. For businesses, this use of AI results in reduced labor costs and, even more important, creating a competitive advantage. How does one look at...

This book provides an extensive, up-to-date overview of the ways in which information and communication technologies (ICTs) can be used to develop tourism and hospitality. The coverage encompasses a wide variety of topics within the field, including virtual reality, sharing economy and...

This book broadens the research on the underworld of precarious and not-represented workers, through a selection of original case studies from across the globe written by leading experts. The book unveils the working conditions affecting this vast labour force that is so important to capital...