Convergence
Definition: erasure or blurring of distinctions among different forms of communication media (Introduction to Telecommunications).

Definition  2: integration into a common technological base (Mike Gerhard).



Examples

abc              disney             aol           viacom
       abc.abcnews.go.com                            disney.go.com                     www.aoltimewarner.com                    www.viacom.com

                                 phone                                                                                      xbox
                         www.nextel.com                                                                                            www.xbox.com

Thoughts and Predictions

    My thoughts and predictions on the topic of convergence is we will see more products combining to make everyday life even easier. More corporations will combine to produce well-rounded corporations. All of the technology we have today will continue to get better, and with the convergence of different products and corporations it'll only make things easier and quicker.
Implications

    The implications of convergence benefit everyone. The corporations benefit with consumers getting a variety of entertainment from one corporation. Consumers benefit from products that are simplified with more benefits in a single multi-purpose product.




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