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The Internet and Globalization

 

            Globalization is a worldwide movement that can be described as a "shift toward a more integrated and interdependent world economy." One might say the Internet is the most significant technological innovation of our generation, playing an important part in the growth of globalization. From New Delhi to New York City, in nearly every corner of the world, one cannot walk down the street or enter a store without seeing someone on their cell phones texting, talking, or on the Internet. Information Technology (IT) has changed the way people live their lives and has become globalized. Advancements in this field are reshaping societies and economies around the world. .
             Information Technology is one of the driving aspects in the progression of globalization. Since the early 1990's, improvements in computer technology has allowed easy access to information. One example is social networking websites, which is changing the way people share and use information. Information Technology promotes the creation of innovative ideas and products from all nations and cultures on a global level. Because Information Technology enables the easy exchange of information, it has revolutionized global connectivity.
             Many industries and businesses have been impacted by the development of Internet. It has transformed commerce by allowing the supplier and consumer to interact smarter and simpler. Companies can now manage what's being produced, how it's being produced, and for whom it's produced for, more efficiently. The internet has also enabled job applicants to connect with job recruiters anywhere in the world and has made for easier contact. The news industry has been dramatically transformed by the explosion of the world-wide web. The emergence of many online news websites, blogs, streaming services, and social networking sites have made it easier for people to receive news. People can read and listen about current events happening in other parts of the world, not just where they are located.


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