Internet Futures: Spotlight on the technologies which may shape the Internet of the Future 2021 (OFCOM)

A research paper from OFCOM

From:
Competition and Markets Authority
Published
25 March 2022
Category:
Ad hoc research
Original publisher:
Ofcom
Research area:
Financial services, Future connectivity and internet, Media and entertainment, Retail and digital commerce and Technology
Research topic:
Application programming interface, Artificial intelligence, Blockchain, Cloud computing and Data and AI
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Digital transformation, Distributed ledger technology, Future connectivity, Gaming, General and vertical search, Internet of things, Personalisation algorithm, Privacy enhancing technology, and Quantum computing
Research publish date:
20 July 2021

Abstract

As the UK’s communications regulator, it is important that Ofcom is aware of new types of Internet technology that may affect the future. We will monitor and consider the effects that these developments may have on the communications services we use every day. This helps to ensure that we meet our duties competently and we continue to help people and businesses to get the most out of their services, as well as to protect them from any potential risks.

This report shines a light on the innovative, emerging Internet technologies that could shape our Internet in the future. We have selected a sample of technologies based on the responses we received to our call for inputs, and the discussions we had with thought leaders in both academia and industry. We will however continue to identify other important Internet technologies as they emerge and in sectors beyond those considered in this report.

Citation

Ofcom, Internet Futures: Spotlight on the technologies which may shape the Internet of the Future (2021) [online] Available at: Internet Futures: Spotlight on the technologies which may shape the Internet of the future [Accessed 10 February 2022]

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/research-and-data/internet-and-on-demand-research/internet-futures

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