Convergence of Technology

Convergence Convergence is the

approach towards a common view . It can be thought in several different ways and can be felt in computing , communication, entertainment .

CONVERGENCE OF TECHNOLOGIES

Convergence can also be defined as interlinking of computing and information technologies , media content and communication networks with various activities , products and service that have emerged in digital media space .

History Of ConvergenceIn 1691 , the verb

converge was coined. Usage of the word convergence in the 20th century has become broader and primarily started with the emergence of computers .Convergence became

popular with the unification of previously distinct products that worked using digital technologies .

Reasons Of Convergence The rapid advancement in the

field of Internet along with the emergence of various has created the need to converge multiple technologies.

Now with the help of convergence , devices not only interact with the media but are capable to handle a large number of other formats .

TECHNOLOGICAL CONVERGENCE

Technological convergenceis the tendencyfor different technological systems to evolve towards performing similar tasks.

THE 3CS OF

TECHNOLOGICAL

CONVERGENCEComputer Technology : Computer technology is the design and construction of computers to better help people at school , buisness , home etc.

Content Technology : Multimedia content means the mixing of different media (text , sound , video etc.) on the same screen (computer , television etc) in an interactive mode.

Communication Technology : Whenever a computer requires multimedia content from a remote computer or a server , this information travels through computer networks using some communication technology . For ex. Mobile and internet based communications.

Types Of ConvergenceDigital Convergence

Messaging ConvergenceMedia Convergence

Content Convergence

Digital ConvergenceDigital convergence is mainly driven by Telecommunication , IT ,Internet ,Media and Entertainment industries . It is based on digital technologies and digitized content.

Digital convergence refersto the convergence ofvarious types of data i.e.text , voice , video , graphics into digital form.

Messaging convergenceMessaging convergence

refers to the grouping of services that integrates SMS with voice. Examples of this areVoice SMS ,Spin Vox , IVR , MMS and many more.

This convergence is mainly helpful for call centres , media companies , broadcasters . Some operators have launched services that combine SMS with Mobile Instant Messaging

Media ConvergenceMedia convergence is basically the convergence of several media channels through digitization .Itbrings the 3Cs together .

With the increase of different media channels ,we have stepped into a world where media constantly surrounds us .

Content ConvergenceContent convergence is defined as the portability of content which means that the content can be mixed and matched to fit new contents .

Content convergence generates new possibilities and focuseson customer satisfaction .

SOME OTHER TYPES OF

CONVERGENCE

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