NEW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES: NEW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Nikolay  Yordanov; Yordanka  Yankova-Yordanova

doi:10.46687/jsar.v29i1.459

Authors

Nikolay Yordanov DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: n.yordanov@shu.bg
Yordanka Yankova-Yordanova DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: j.jordanova@shu.bg

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46687/jsar.v29i1.459

Keywords:

Engineering logistics, Digital transformation, Blockchain, Big Data, Machine Learning, Digital Twins, Cloud Computing, IoT, Multi-level

Abstract

This text explores the nature, applications, and challenges of new digital technologies as a key driver of transformation in the modern economy and society.

The first chapter defines the concept of “digital technologies” and presents the main technological domains-artificial intelligence, big data, the internet of things, cloud computing, blockchain, and digital twins. Their core characteristics, such as scalability, network effects, and data-driven models, are highlighted.

The second chapter analyzes the application of digital technologies across different sectors-services, healthcare, and education-showing how they stimulate innovation, productivity, and competitiveness. The discussion also covers the broader socio-economic effects, including changes in the labor market and skills, digital inequality, and the digitalization of public services.

The third chapter outlines the main challenges of digital transformation: technological integration, lack of standardized frameworks, digital divides, and ethical and security concerns. Future research directions are identified, focusing on multi-level analysis, sustainability, measurement and methodological development, and the inclusion of small and medium-sized enterprises and developing economies.

Author Biographies

Nikolay Yordanov, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: n.yordanov@shu.bg

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: n.yordanov@shu.bg

Yordanka Yankova-Yordanova, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: j.jordanova@shu.bg

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING LOGISTICS, FACULTY OF TECHNICAL SCIENCES, KONSTANTIN PRESLAVSKY UNIVERSITY OF SHUMEN, SHUMEN 9712,115, UNIVERSITETSKA STR., E-MAIL: j.jordanova@shu.bg

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NEW DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES