Introduction

The manner of living daily life by mankind is progressively being influenced and impacted by digital devices and applications across geographical regions. In 1960s came the systems for interconnected network of computing devices. Powered by telecom broadband such networks started transcending sovereign boundaries. In no time Internet became a household name. Since then, systems for communication, broadcasting written and illustrated information, as well as ways means for exploring the cyberspace are continuing to be revolutionised by internet. P2P email communication crossing thousands of miles becamea matter of seconds after the email system was invented in Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The revolution started gaining accelerated impetus when personal computers started donning every individual’s desk. Till around 2007 none could think that human life will so radically be changed by smart phones. Steve Ballmer, the CEO of Apple, was also proved wrong in demand projection for smart phones and share of Apple in that. Rest is history, but unending and would continue to remain open for thousands of more footprints of innovative digital transformations. Machinery and electronic devices are more and more being digitally programmed, integrated through smart devices, and linked to digital platforms. Accelerated use of mobile applications and internet of things (IoTs) for multivarious purposes/chores of life are digitally influencing peoples’ behaviour, impacting lifestyle with both positive and negative effects. The author has covered many aspects of all these in his earlier twenty one articles 1  under this monthly Column. The last one being treasure and wealth from digital dusts and smart dusts.Learn more  from pdf >>>>>>