Information Society/

Knowledge Society
 Information society
definition 1
Wikipedia:

An information society is a society where the

creation, distribution, use, integration and
manipulation of information is a significant
economic, political, and cultural activity. The
aim of the information society is to gain
competitive advantage internationally, through
using IT in a creative and productive way.
 Information society
definition 2
Business Dictionary:
Information society is a post-industrial society in which
information technology (IT) is transforming every aspect
of cultural, political, and social life and which is based on
the production and distribution of information.
It is characterized by the
(1)pervasive influence of IT on home, work, and
recreational aspects of the individuals daily routine,
(2)stratification into new classes those who are
information-rich and those who are information-poor,
(3)loosening of the nation state's hold on the lives of
individuals and the rise of highly sophisticated criminals
who can steal identities and vast sums of money through
information related (cyber) crime.
 Information Society
definition 4
The IBM Community Development Foundation:

A society characterized by a high level of information

intensity in the everyday life of most citizens, in most
organisations and workplaces; by the use of common
or compatible technology for a wide range of
personal, social, educational and business activities,
and by the ability to transmit, receive and exchange
digital data rapidly between places irrespective of
distance.
 Information Society a
generic definition
Information society is a society where
economic development, culture, politics
and well-being of its members bases to a
great extent on production and using of
information.
The meaning of Information a message
being conveyed. A message can be of
different types, for example:
formal a sequence of symbols,
physical a collection of signals (for
example, sound or light)
 Work processes in a
traditional production
company
Products and services were company-centered, based on
the companys capabilities.
Manufacturing (particularly mass production) was
standardized and based on pre-defined unified
processes.
Production assumed certain previously defined
knowledge and skills of workers.
Internal communication (including knowledge
distribution) was normally top-down; involvement of
workers in knowledge creation was minimal.
The processes are rigid and the changes in
environmental conditions are slowly taken into account.
 Work processes in the
future
Work is outcome-driven, relying on the
cooperation and competence of all parties
involved.

Work is dynamically adaptive, taking into account

the individual needs of each individual client.

Taking into account the individual needs of the

clients assumes their involvement and
negotiations.

Quick reaction and response to changing

conditions and needs of clients, innovative and
flexible approach in solving problems.
 Development of
information society is
caused first of all by
extremely fast development
of technology and
corresponding structural
changes of the economy
and work processes.
 Technology is at the
Heart
of the Information
Society
Increasing in Speed
Increasing in memory capacity
Decreasing in size
Becoming more portable
Connected by wireless
Becoming more intuitive to use
Becoming more ubiquitous!
Technology
in
Communicat
ion
 Technology in
Communication
In the modern times, Communication
and Technology are very closely related.
It has become impossible for institutions
to run without the modern technology.
Telephone, Television and Internet have
become an integral part of day to day
life.
The Milestones of
Technology in Communication