Our lives depend on something we rarely see but constantly rely on: digital lifelines.



DIGITAL ERA


This year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, observed on 17 May, shines a light on those essential systems under the theme “Digital Lifelines: Strengthening resilience in a connected world.” Chosen by the Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations agency for digital technologies, the theme asks a simple question with far reaching consequences: How do we make sure the digital networks and services we depend on are there when we need them most?

When the alarm goes off in the morning, most of us do not think about the invisible systems that make the day possible. We check the weather on our phone. We message family across borders. We tap a card to pay for transport or coffee. We join an online meeting, book a medical appointment, follow the news, or call for help in an emergency.



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