The findings will strengthen our efforts as we work to help all Georgians take advantage of information and communications technologies. Awareness refers to the motivation and know-how to use technology.
Application refers to the meaningful use of technology.
Access refers to the actual physical presence of technologies, such as the networking infrastructure and computer hardware. DigitalGeorgia finds that Georgia is well-positioned overall in the area of Access, but that Awareness and Application could have an equal or greater influence in the adoption of information and communication technologies. The main finding of DigitalGeorgia is that Georgia should ensure that all digital divide activities address the three A's as a part of all technology strategic planning and public and private sector programs and partnerships. The paper includes policy recommendations in the areas of business, citizens' participation, education, government, and healthcare. DigitalGeorgia incorporates findings from public forums, interviews with subject matter experts and state leaders, and other digital divide studies and initiatives.