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
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