Das Buch nimmt die Zukunft vorweg. Es beschreibt den genauen Weg unserer Gesellschaft in die Digitale Welt - in die Smarte Gesellschaft. Unsichtbares wird nun sichtbar: Erzählt wird, wie die Smartphones und Apps zu neuen Partnern in allen Lebenslagen werden konnten. Es werden die kalifornischen...

This article investigates the fundamental value of digital platforms, such as Facebook and Google. Despite the transformative nature of digital technologies, it is challenging to value digital services, given that the usage is free of charge. Applying the methodology of discrete choice...

The current economic crisis requires fast information to predict economic behavior early, which is difficult at times of structural changes. This paper suggests an innovative new method of using data on internet activity for that purpose. It demonstrates strong correlations between keyword...