15 Internet Trends That Are Changing How We Connect
- Nearly ubiquitous high-speed wireless access in developed countries
- Unprecedented global technology innovation
- Ultra competitive markets for mobile operating systems + devices
- Broadly accepted social +interest graphs/information transparency
- Fearless (& connected) entrepreneurs
- Difficult ‘what do I have to lose’ economic environment for many
- Available (& experienced capital
- Fearless (& connected) consumers
- Inexpensive devices/access/services (apps)
- Ability to reach millions of new users in record (& accelerating) time
- Social emerging as starting distribution point for content
- Aggressive (& informed) ‘on my watch’ executives at ‘traditional companies’
- Unprecedented combo of focus on technology and design
- Nearly ‘plug & play’ environment for entrepreneurs-marketplaces/web services/distributed work/innovation productivity tools/low startup cost
- Beautiful/relevant/personalized/curated content for consumers