New digital technologies have accelerated user-led innovation.
In recent years, the exponential growth of ICT has facilitated widespread access to information, eroded geographical barriers and provided a global platform for collaboration.
The growth of the internet has helped create a virtual space for users to connect and gather into online communities.
Digital technologies permit like-minded individuals, highly skilled computer programmers and knowledge workers to assemble into structured online communities - sharing ideas, expertise, tools and techniques in real time.
Such communities have the capability to change whole industries and they increasingly expect to participate in the innovation process.
Published
July 2008
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