Digital Disruption: Implications and opportunities for Economies, Society, Policy Makers and Business Leaders (Future of Business and Finance)

"This book goes beyond the hype, delving into real world technologies and applications that are driving our future and examines the possible impact these changes will have on industries, economies and society at large. It details the actions governments and regulators must take in order to ensure these changes bring about positive benefits to the public without stifling innovation that may well be the future source of value creation. It examines how organisations in a world of digital ecosystems, where industry boundaries are blurring, must undertake radical digital transformation to survive and thrive in this new digital world. The reader is taken through a framework that critically examines (i) Digital Connectivity including 5G and IoT; (ii) Data Capture and Distribution which includes smart connected verticals; (iii) Data Integrity, Control and Tokenisation that includes cyber security, digital signatures, blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets and cryptocurrencies; (iv) Data Processing and Artificial Intelligence; and (v) Disruptive Applications which include platforms, virtual and augmented reality, drones, autonomous vehicles, digital twins and digital assistants"--Back cover Front Matter ....Pages i-xxxvii Introduction (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 1-8 A Framework for Understanding Digital Disruption (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 9-17 Front Matter ....Pages 19-19 Data Connectivity and Digital Infrastructure (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 21-63 Front Matter ....Pages 65-65 Data Capture and Distribution (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 67-103 Front Matter ....Pages 105-105 Data Integrity, Control and Tokenization (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 107-176 Front Matter ....Pages 177-177 Data Processing and AI (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 179-225 Front Matter ....Pages 227-227 Disruptive Data Applications (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 229-259 Front Matter ....Pages 261-261 Other Disruptive Technologies (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 263-270 Front Matter ....Pages 271-271 Enterprise Digital Transformation (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 273-289 Front Matter ....Pages 291-291 Global Policy Responses: A Snapshot (Bharat Vagadia)....Pages 293-299