Abstract
This annual report offers a wealth of information on the worldwide development
of the Internet economy. Volume 2 of this report provides an insight and
analysis into the trends and developments taking place in the revived Internet
economy. It includes information and statistics on the Internet industry,
beginning with an historical look at Internet growth. Information and
statistics on Internet hosts, domain names, the World Wide Web, search
engines, websites, the ISP market, Internet users and penetration is also
provided. An overview of some of the key online online services such as adult
entertainment, dating, e-education, online financial services, e-government,
mapping and online music is also incorporated. Covered in more detail are the
sectors of ehealth, online gambling/gaming and virtual worlds. Also provided
is technical information on web development related to Web 2.0. Please note
that Social networking, UGC and online video media are covered BuddeComm' s
other publication: 2007 Global Internet - Volume 1 - Web 2.0 Revives Internet
Economy.
Subjects covered include:
- Internet industry overview and statistics;
- Internet user and penetration statistics;
- Internet content and services overview and statistics;
- eHealth overview and statistics;
- Online gaming and gambling overview and statistics;
- Virtual Worlds;
- Technical information.