We live in an increasingly connected society, with the rapid advance of information and communication technology (ICT) in business and in the home. But by no means has everyone joined in the digital age. There is a clear divide between small and large businesses, while in the home, ICT ownership and use is closely linked to household income.

Focus On the Digital Age gives an overview of ICT use in the UK, showing the extent to which people, education, business and government have taken up the new technology and how ICT is changing working and business practices. It also looks at how the UK compares with other countries and describes some of the problems associated with the digital age.

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• Use of ICT at Home

  2 in 3 homes have digital TV service

• Use of the Internet

  6 in 10 Internet users go online daily

• e-Education

  48% gain skills through
  learn-by-doing

• e-Business

  7 in 10 UK businesses have a website

• e-Economy

  ICT investment outpaces total investment

• International ICT

  UK Internet access above EU average

• e-Government

  6 in 10 web users visit government sites

• e-Security

  52% of UK businesses had e-breaches in 2005

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