The term "new digital technology paradigm" refers to a shift in the way technology is developed, used, and integrated into society. Some synonyms for this term include "emerging digital technologies," "digital disruption," and "digital transformation." Emerging digital technologies refer to new technologies that are currently being developed and have the potential to disrupt existing industries. Digital disruption draws attention to the way that these new technologies impact existing industries and business models. Digital transformation hints at the broader social and economic consequences of these technological changes, including changes in the way people work, communicate, and consume information.