Russia and the information revolution / D.J. Peterson.
Material type: TextPublication details: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp., 2005.Description: 1 online resource (xx, 118 pages) : illustrationsContent type:- text
- computer
- online resource
- 0833041010
- 9780833041012
- Information society -- Russia (Federation)
- Information technology -- Economic aspects -- Russia (Federation)
- Information technology -- Political aspects -- Russia (Federation)
- Information technology -- Social aspects -- Russia (Federation)
- Business & Economics
- COMPUTERS -- Information Technology
- Economic History
- Information society
- Information technology -- Economic aspects
- Information technology -- Political aspects
- Information technology -- Social aspects
- Bestuur
- Economische aspecten
- ICT
- Sociale aspecten
- Technische vernieuwing
- Russia (Federation)
- 303.48/330947 22
- HC340.12.Z9 I555 2005eb
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"MG-422-CC"--Page 4 of cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 113-118).
Introduction -- The IT sector -- IT in business and industry -- IT in government -- IT in society -- Key findings and prospects for the future.
This work sheds light on Russia's role in the global Information Revolution. It examines the sources, dynamics, and consequences of Russia's increasing use of and reliance on information and communications technologies (IT) to improve the performance of its government institutions, to modernize business and industry and stimulate economic growth, to broaden information access and sharing of ideas, and to enhance quality of life for Russian people. The findings reported here are drawn from a RAND Corporation research project conducted in Russia from 1999 to 2005, which included interviews with more than 90 individuals who are knowledgeable about IT trends. The author examines Russia's emerging IT sector, how business and industry in Russia are seeking to use IT to enhance productivity and profitability, the impact of IT on government operations, and the course of the Information Revolution in Russian society. A conclusion that emerges is that while the Internet, cell phones, and e-mail have greatly impacted the lives of many Russians, an Information Revolution in Russia's government, economy, and society-such as many of its supporters have anticipated and hoped for-remains in the future.
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