Research, development and innovation in ICT: View from the industry

Information and communications technology (ICT) as the most growing sector in global economy enables many other areas/industries to grow and ensure creation of new innovative solutions. We are entering an amazing Networked Society where everything that can benefit from being connected is connected. That means all people in all places, but all type of connecting things as well. From technology point of view growth of connected devices puts new demands on connectivity, like broadband access availability and mobility support. An overall device connectivity enforce new areas in information processing capability like cloud computing. In the networked society, connectivity is the starting point for new ways of innovating, collaborating and socializing. It's about creating freedom, empowerment and opportunity that further transforms industries, societies and people lives. It is very challenging area with very fast service creation and new very dynamic development processes. The product life-cycle is very short and requires continuous innovation to have market presence.