An approach to representing the spatial structure of the information society

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An analysis is presented on the relevance of geographic location to the accessibility of information and technology, focusing on time savings and the availability of economic and social opportunities. The migration of these opportunities from the physical to the virtual realm and to hybrid spaces is also discussed.

Methods, Analysis, Information technology, Technological innovations, Technology and civilization, Technology and society, Information society, Spatial analysis (Statistics)

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Transportation, telecommunications, and the changing geography of opportunity

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Results of a study of spacial patterns in the Boston, MA, metropolitan area reveal that telecommunications have shifted the geography of employment opportunity from urban centers to the suburbs. Findings are based on a spatial relationships mathematical model used to measures changes in accessibility.

Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Employment, Boston, Massachusetts, Telecommunications, Telecommunication

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Spatial analysis of transactions using e-catalogs in public business-to-business electronic marketplaces by business model in Korea

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A business model was used to study the spatial flows of products traded over public business-to-business electronic market places (B2B e-MPs) in Korea. The findings imply that introduction of public B2B e-MPs do not automatically guarantee expansion of spatial coverage.

Government domestic functions, Science & research, Asia, Advertising Management-Electronic Media, East Asia, Korea, Electronic marketing, Broadcasting policy

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