The historical development of digital business is one of the most important transformations in modern economic life. This article explains how #computers, #internet, #digital_platforms, #data, and #artificial_intelligence changed the way firms create value, organize work, reach customers, and compete in markets. The article is written for students who need a clear but academic introduction to the topic. It follows a journal-style structure and uses historical analysis support

The announced acquisition of Manus by Meta offers a useful academic case for understanding how large technology firms compete in the age of #Artificial_Intelligence. From a business perspective, such acquisitions are rarely only about buying a single product. They are also about gaining #technical_knowledge, talented research teams, intellectual property, data capabilities, and future strategic options. This article studies the Meta–Manus case as an example of #innovation_str