The digital revolution is in full force, yet its ramifications for government, business, and society remain unclear. Many public and private sector leaders are not sure how to achieve the full potential of digital technologies. In The Next Wave, Darrell West focuses on the next wave of technologies and how they can further U.S. social and political innovation. There are many possibilities for using technological advances to help organizations become faster, smarter, and more efficient. People can deploy new digital technology to improve health care, education, news media, and public sector performance. New storage platforms such as high-speed broadband, mobile communications, and cloud computing enable both social and economic development. In order to gain these benefits, though, policymakers need to recognize the legitimacy of public fears about technology and the privacy and security dangers posed by the Internet. The goal is to further innovation and investment, while also protecting basic social and individual values.