From an analysis of the various definitions and perceptions of ‘e-readiness’ described
above, the concept is taken in this book to mean a society characterized by
the pervasive availability of access to high speed, good quality networks; the use
of ICTs in everyday life, e.g. in business (e-commerce and e-business), government
(e-government), education (e-learning), records management (e-records), and content
management (i.e. knowledge and information management); high levels of literacy;
the presence of national enabling ICT policies; the right physical infrastructure
(high bandwidth, reliability, and affordable prices); and business and commercial
transactions that are realised via the Internet.