Evolution of digitization toward the Internet of Digital Reality

The evolutionary phases and perspectives of the digitization process are presented focusing on the milestones of technological evolution. The digital convergence of communications, information technology and media, the concept of cognitive info communications, the extension of networking (Internet of Things), the immersive technologies (AR/VR) and the artificial intelligence (AI) have relevant role in the shaping of Digital Ecosystems, Smart Cities and Smart Factories and the concept of the Internet of Digital Reality (IoD).