Information
Information such as an ebook or website.Media
Media such as movies, music and publications that are delivered as digital files or streaming services.Communities
Digital communities such as a social media site.Games
Games are often delivered without a physical medium.Securities
Rights to physical things that trade as electronic contracts. For example, a gold fund or stock that is traded in a digital market.Currency
Currency is often stored in a digital format such as a bank account.Virtual Goods
Goods that don't relate to things in the real world such as clothing, avatars, property, gifts and tools that are sold in a game.Art
Art and photographs that are sold and used in a digital format.Designs
Designs such as a graphic design that is completely electronic.Advertising
Digital advertising that communicates marketing messages to people as part of a digital experience.Software
Software such as a mobile application.Education
Education services that occur in a digital environment such as a video chat based lesson with a tutor.Communication
Communication services such as mobile web and telephony services provided by a telecom company.Computing
Computing services such as a cloud storage service.Infrastructure
Infrastructure such as a service that provides digital certificates for use in encryption and authentication.Consulting
Consulting services delivered remotely such as a firm that offers information security services to remote clients.Data
Data services such as a customer analytics service.| Overview: Digital Goods | ||
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Definition | Products and services that are completely delivered using information technology. | |
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