Historical Development
The integration of the Internet and telecommunications stems from the continuous advancement and mutual penetration of their technologies. From the early telephone network to today's broadband Internet, technological iteration has promoted the deep integration of the two. According to Chen Tiefeng's (2011) research, the co-construction and sharing of telecommunications infrastructure has become a trend, which not only improves resource utilization efficiency, but also promotes the coordinated development of Internet and telecommunications technologies [6]. With the introduction of the concept of "Internet +", various industries have begun to actively explore the path of integration with the Internet, of which modern agriculture is a typical example. Li Jin et al. (2018)'s research shows that a variety of "Internet +" modern agricultural development models have been formed abroad, which provide valuable experience for China's agricultural development [5]. With the rapid development of technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, the integration of the Internet and telecommunications has further deepened, promoting the transformation and upgrading of the information and communication industry.
Current situation analysis
1. Deep integration of Internet and telecommunications technologies At present, the deep integration of Internet and telecommunications technologies has become an irreversible trend. The rapid development of Internet technology has provided the telecommunications industry with a broader market space and more application scenarios. The continuous improvement of telecommunications infrastructure has also provided strong support for the popularization and application of Internet technology. According to Dai Kaisheng (2019), the construction of the "five-in-one" protection system for IPTV network information security is the embodiment of the deep integration of Internet and telecommunication technologies[7]. This system achieves all-round, end-to-end security protection for the IPTV platform by building a security protection system from five aspects: content source, platform layer, network layer, CDN layer, and terminal layer. This integration not only improves the level of network information security, but also promotes the transformation of the telecommunication industry towards intelligence and digitalization.
2. Application innovation in the Internet and telecommunication industries
With the deep integration of Internet and telecommunication technologies, the application innovation of the two in multiple fields has become increasingly prominent. In the agricultural field, the development model of "Internet +" modern agriculture has brought revolutionary changes to agricultural production. By introducing technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, agricultural production has achieved precise and intelligent management, improving production efficiency and product quality. In the radio and television industry, the introduction of network digital technology has also promoted the transformation and upgrading of the traditional radio and television industry. An Zhiwei (2024) pointed out that network digital radio and television technology has the advantages of intelligent, integrated, and personalized development, bringing unprecedented development opportunities to the radio and television industry[4]. In the field of education, cloud computing-based teaching resource integration streaming media solutions also provide a new way for the balanced distribution of educational resources [9].
3. Challenges and opportunities faced by the Internet and telecommunications industries
Although the integration of the Internet and telecommunications has brought many opportunities, it also faces many challenges. With the continuous advancement of technology and the continuous expansion of application scenarios, the Internet and telecommunications industries need to constantly adapt to market changes and technological updates to maintain their competitive advantages. Network security issues are also becoming increasingly prominent, and how to ensure user data security and network information security has become the focus of industry attention. With the advancement of the "Belt and Road" initiative, China's information and communication industry is also facing opportunities and challenges of "going global". Chen Hui (2018) pointed out that China's information and communication industry should seize the historical opportunities brought by the "Belt and Road" initiative and achieve international development through global network layout, market expansion, and overall industrial chain going global [8].
Trend forecast
1. Deepen technological integration and innovation In the future, the Internet and telecommunications industries will continue to deepen technological integration and innovation to promote the industry to a higher level. With the continuous maturity of technologies such as 5G, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence and the continuous expansion of application scenarios, the Internet and telecommunications industries will achieve closer technological integration. Enterprises in the industry will also continue to increase their R&D investment to promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading. This will help enhance the competitiveness of the industry and promote high-quality economic development.
2. Strengthen network security protection With the integration and development of the Internet and telecommunications industries, network security issues will become increasingly prominent. In the future, the industry will strengthen the construction of a network security protection system and enhance network security protection capabilities. Enterprises will increase network security investment, improve network security management systems and technical means; the government will also strengthen supervision and guidance to promote the industry to form a good network security ecology. This will help to ensure user data security and network information security and promote the healthy development of the industry.
3. Expand international development space With the advancement of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the acceleration of the internationalization process of Chinese enterprises, the Internet and telecommunications industry will usher in a broader development space. In the future, the industry will actively expand international development space and strengthen cooperation and exchanges with the international market. Enterprises will achieve international development through global network layout, market expansion and other means; the industry will also strengthen cooperation and exchanges with international organizations to promote a more open, inclusive and win-win international cooperation pattern. This will help enhance the international influence and competitiveness of China's information and communication industry.
