Dave b.

The digital economy is the use of electronic or other technologies in business or other fields, which make up an economy. It is important because the technology enables the previously impossible when used correctly. Digital technology more specifically concerns the use of digital media (encoding into a computer understandable format). An example which should be examined is the use of smart sensors around a home or business. For example Motion, infra-red, sound and light. These can then be used to turn on and off devices (lights or power down computers). Technologies must be examined and used from multiple viewpoints. There must also exist an interaction between creators, 'power users' and normal users (sometimes called end users). The sharing of ideas and information so as to reach further levels of understanding and efficiencies in use.