The Digital Economy is the ‘New Normal’

Michael de Percy

doi:10.18080/jtde.v13n2.1303

The Digital Economy is the ‘New Normal’

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This editorial introduces a new issue of the Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy, exploring the growth of the digital economy post-COVID-19. The pandemic accelerated online interactions, revealing a lag in social norms despite decades-old technologies. Developed nations integrate AI into shopping, while developing countries advance rapidly, yet design principles remain rooted in tradition. The contributions in this issue underscore the human element in technology adoption and the Journal’s role in bridging telecommunications’ legacy with today’s digital challenges, enriching understanding of the evolving digital economy.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	iii-iv
Journal	Journal of Telecommunications and the Digital Economy
Volume	13
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18080/jtde.v13n2.1303
Publication status	Published - Jun 2025

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