The Convergence of Real and Digital Worlds Is the Result

question 87

Multiple Choice

The convergence of real and digital worlds is the result of

• A)the work of William Gibson,who coined the term cyberspace.
• B)the implementation of ideas found in science fiction films and books.
• C)the proliferation of interlinked smartphones,tablet devices,sensors,sophisticated algorithms,databases,and other elements.
• D)Steve Jobs,the late visionary CEO of Apple,Inc.
• E)the researchers at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center (PARC).

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Definitions:

Horizontal

Term often used in analysis to indicate a flat or level condition, such as a horizontal merger, which occurs between companies in the same industry.

Vertical Business Relationship

A business model where a company is involved in multiple stages of the production process, from raw material to final product, often through acquisitions or partnerships.

Financial Synergy

The potential increase in value and performance of two companies when they are merged, due to various factors like cost savings or revenue enhancement.

Pro Forma Cash Flows

Projected cash flows based on assumptions and estimates, used for planning and financial analysis.