Much of the focus in this interim report so far has been on network capability, resilience and business models. These are necessary elements, but not at the heart of what will impel those who only use digital technology occasionally to make it central to their lives, still less to those who do not appreciate or [...]
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The digital information and communications sector is one of the sectors in the economy, alongside energy and financial services, upon which the whole of the economy rests. The success and health of this sector is of interest and concern not just to those employed in it but also to the 22 million of us who [...]
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport and Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Digital Britain The Interim Report Presented to Parliament by The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and the Minister for Communications, Technology and Broadcasting. By Command of Her Majesty January 2009 Cm 7548 £19.15 © Crown Copyright 2009 The [...]
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