This subfield studies changes brought about by technological innovation and its implications for society, such as the rise of artificial intelligence or the impact of social media on our lives.
Digital Transformation: The application of technology to transform businesses, industries, and organizations.
Internet of Things (IoT): The network of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other objects embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity to enable these objects to collect and exchange data.
Big Data and Analytics: The process of analyzing and making sense of large volumes of complex data.
Cloud Computing: The delivery of computing services—including servers, storage, databases, networking, software, analytics, and intelligence—over the internet to offer faster innovation, flexible resources, and economies of scale.
Artificial Intelligence: The simulation of human intelligence processes by computer systems to develop intelligent machines that can perform tasks without human intervention.
Virtual and Augmented Reality: The technology that creates an immersive, computer-generated environment that can be experienced in a realistic way by a user.
Blockchain: A distributed ledger technology that provides a secure and transparent way to record and verify transactions.
Cybersecurity: The practice of protecting computer systems, networks, and data from theft, damage, or unauthorized access.
Human-Computer Interaction: The design and study of how people interact with computers and how to improve that interaction.
Social Media: The use of web-based and mobile technologies to create and share information, ideas, career interests, and other forms of expression via virtual communities and networks.
Mobile Computing: The use of handheld devices such as smartphones and tablets, to support daily activities and communications.
Wearable Technology: Devices worn on the body to provide information, communication, or other functions.
Robotics: The design, construction, and use of robots to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
User Experience Design: The process of enhancing user satisfaction with a product or service by improving the usability, accessibility, and desirability of the product.
Digital Marketing: Using digital channels, such as search engines, social media, email, and websites, to promote a product or service.
Communication Technology: This is the use of electronic devices to exchange information or communication with ease.
Automation: This involves the use of machines, robots, or software to replace human labor in repetitive tasks, making it more efficient and less costly.
Big Data: Refers to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of large sets of data to identify patterns, trends, and insights. It can be used in different sectors such as healthcare, finance, and marketing, among others.
Internet of Things (IoT): IoT is the interconnectivity of objects and devices that allows them to communicate with each other without human intervention. This type of technology is now being used in different areas, such as healthcare and smart homes.
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR): These technologies are used to create an immersive experience by overlaying digital content on the real world in AR or creating a completely new world in VR. They are widely used in the gaming and entertainment sector.
Blockchain Technology: This is a decentralized digital ledger designed to guarantee the security, transparency, and immutability of transactions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI refers to the ability of machines to perform tasks that usually require human intelligence. AI is now being used in finance, healthcare, and other industries to make decisions and predictions.
Cryptocurrency: This is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.
E-Commerce: This is the buying and selling of goods and services online through websites or mobile apps.
Cloud Computing: This is the delivery of computing services over the internet. This technology allows people to access and process data from anywhere at any time.