DocumentCode :
476795
Title :
Bridging digital and knowledge divide via the use of wireless technologies
Author :
Razak, Norizan Abdul ; Idrus, Mohd Muzhafar
Author_Institution :
E-Community Res. Centre, Univ. Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi
Volume :
3
fYear :
2008
fDate :
26-28 Aug. 2008
Firstpage :
1
Lastpage :
5
Abstract :
The paper discusses the utilization of wireless technologies at telecentres in bridging the digital and knowledge divide whereby the research employed quantitative and qualitative research methods to 100 respondents in Perak and Terengganu. The findings are discussed with reference to the take up rate and adoption patterns of wireless technology. The quantitative analysis indicates high use of wireless technology and positive adoption patterns of wireless technologies at the telecentres. These findings are further discussed in terms of technology usage and applications and how the wireless technologies can be utilized at its maximum in bridging the digital divide.
Keywords :
digital communication; digital divide; knowledge divide; telecentres; wireless technology; Government; Home appliances; Multimedia communication; Multimedia systems; Paper technology; Pattern analysis; Power generation economics; Productivity; Satellite broadcasting; Web and internet services;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Information Technology, 2008. ITSim 2008. International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Kuala Lumpur
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2327-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2328-6
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/ITSIM.2008.4632011
Filename :
4632011
Link To Document :
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