Tecnologias da informação e comunicação

Abstract

Digital transformation is a reality in global economy, with great impact on governments, on enterprises and on the well-being of citizens. At the center of this change are the ICTs, which encompass telecommunication infrastructure and the software and hardware industries. So that Brazil can stand in the forefront of this transformation, investments and well-focused public policies are needed, to promote the national potential and disseminate innovations in the industry homogeneously. In this chapter, proposals that could unlock, optimize or transform the segment until 2035, thus maximizing the economic and social development of the country, are presented. Moreover, two related applications are discussed in more detail, due to their expressive spillovers: the internet of things and smart cities.