Technology Topic: Global Technology in the 21st Century

As Americans we consider ourselves well-developed in terms of current technology (mobile phones, broadband, RFID, Internet,etc). Some pivotal studies to reflect on give us a better understanding where we stand with the rest of the world and where technology is headed.

One study titled "Market Study on the Information Technology Sector in Japan" is a must read to get acquainted with current data.
Located at: http://www.eurochambres.be/PDF/pdf_gtj/20061023ITMarketStudyUpdate.doc

Another starting point is the 2004 White Paper "Information and Communications in Japan"
Located at: http://www.johotsusintokei.soumu.go.jp/whitepaper/eng/WP2004/2004-index.html

More on this subject later as this makes a great starting point for future references and discussions.