This volume describes recent market dynamics and gives a detailed overview of the globalisation of the information and communication technology (ICT) sector. It analyses the development and impacts of electronic business processes and describes trends in industries supplying IT goods and services. This volume also looks at how differences in access to ICTs have been supplanted by differences in use, looking especially at digital delivery via broadband for peer-to-peer file exchange, business services and healthcare. Further, ICT skills across all sectors of the economy are analysed to provide insights into the dynamics of job creation and outsourcing.

The potential of selected technological developments is examined, covering nanotechnology, grid computing, radio frequency identification, WiFi and anti-spam technologies. Finally, this volume provides an overview of how IT policies in OECD countries have evolved in the last few years.

Highlights
Chapter 1. Recent Developments and Outlook
Chapter 2. Globalisation of the ICT Sector and International Sourcing of ICT-Enabled Services
Chapter 3. E-Business Developments
Chapter 4. Use of ICTs by Individuals and Households
Chapter 5. Digital Delivery
Chapter 6. ICT Skills and Employment
Chapter 7. Emerging Technology Applications
Chapter 8. ICT Policy Developments
Annex A. ICT and Internet Firms
Annex B. Methodology and Definitions
Annex C. Tables