Age of convergence

Abstract

This article discusses the progress of convergence between information and communications technology (ICT) and a variety of industries, explains the role of ICT and the importance of innovation in these trends, and presents specific NTT activities. It is based on the keynote speech given by Satoshi Miura, President and Chief Executive Officer of NTT, at NTT R&D Forum 2012, held on February 15-17, 2012.