Part I: "Chapter Zero" -- Part II: Case Studies: In Search of Connectivity -- Part III: Case Studies: Governance and Political Risks? -- Part IV: Case Studies: In Tech We Trust? -- Part V: Case Studies: the Future of Education and Work. .

This book offers readers a deeper understanding of the Cyberspace, of how institutions and industries are reinventing themselves, helping them excel in the transition to a fully digitally connected global economy. Though technology plays a key part in this regard, societal acceptance is the most important underlying condition, as it poses pressing challenges that cut across companies, developers, governments and workers. The book explores the challenges and opportunities involved, current and potential future concepts, critical reflections and best practices. It addresses connected societies, new opportunities for governments, the role of trust in digital networks, and future education networks. In turn, a number of representative case studies demonstrate the current state of development in practice.