Digital Access

DIGITAL ACCESS

Digital Access is “The full electronic participation in Society” (Ribble, 2011).

in the digital world there are such as the World Wide web, internet, cellphones, television and other technologies and communication technologies. these are seen as social benefits and are able to make life easier and more convenient.

Are You Part Of The Digital World?

having digital access can bring about both social and economic benefits which open doors to many opportunities.

DIGITAL DIVIDE IS BASED ON SEVERAL GAPS

• Social Capital

This involves the ability to access data and information through the use of the digital technologies. this is based on those who have the access and those who don't. this divide is often based on social economic factors, but as there are different environments, communities and countries; this gap may also be based on geographic factors, developed verses undeveloped.

• Knowledge Capital

This involves the ability to have the information, ability or skill of the digital world and how to used the technologies in a way that it will benefit the user, businesses or communities. in context to businesses, it will be an advantage if the business have employees who are very knowledgeable when it comes to the digital world.

• Human Capital

This involves man power that a business may have, human capital is very essential as people are needed to operate the technology that is available. without the employees no progress will be achieved.

Summary of the Digital World In South Africa.