The practice of information systems/information technology (IS/IT) outsourcing is a major issue which has received much attention, as shown by the extensive literature on the topic. However, most works on outsourcing have focused on theoretical topics, and there are but a few empirical, quantitative studies. This chapter presents an empirical study of IS/IT outsourcing in Spain, which has been conducted along the lines of prior research carried out in different countries, and which focuses on the types, functions and targets of outsourcing contracts. We also attempt to examine the influence that this practice may have on the organizations’ management structure. A survey carried out on 530 Spanish firms has shown that 50% of Spanish large firms have outsourced part of their IS/IT, whereas outsourcing is practiced by 20% of medium-sized enterprises. Finally, it has been observed that the most frequently outsourced activities in Spain are hosting and Internet-related services.
The practice of information systems/information technology (IS/IT) outsourcing is a major issue which has received much attention, as shown by the extensive literature on the topic. However, most works on outsourcing have focused on theoretical topics, and there are but a few empirical, quantitative studies. This chapter presents an empirical study of IS/IT outsourcing in Spain, which has been conducted along the lines of prior research carried out in different countries, and which focuses on the types, functions and targets of outsourcing contracts. We also attempt to examine the influence that this practice may have on the organizations’ management structure. A survey carried out on 530 Spanish firms has shown that 50% of Spanish large firms have outsourced part of their IS/IT, whereas outsourcing is practiced by 20% of medium-sized enterprises. Finally, it has been observed that the most frequently outsourced activities in Spain are hosting and Internet-related services.
Analizar el comercio electrónico de las farmacias online españolas, teniendo en cuenta la normativa legal de la venta por Internet de medicamentos. Material y métodos: Selección de las diez farmacias que venden en Internet mejor posicionadas de forma natural en el motor de búsqueda Google y utilización de las mejores herramientas online gratuitas para el análisis de cada uno de los sitios web de las farmacias seleccionadas. Resultados y conclusiones: Las farmacias objeto del estudio presentan un nivel de SEO elevado, al igual que de seguridad, usabilidad y visibilidad, con diseños y arquitecturas web muy similares, mostrando carencias en la accesibilidad y adaptación de sus diseños web al comercio electrónico móvil. PALABRAS CLAVE: Comercio electrónico con consumidores finales del sector farmacéutico, Farmacia online, Presencia en Internet de las farmacias online, Venta por Internet de las farmacias.
La era de la socialización de la información ha llegado para quedarse de manera definitiva. El universo digital sigue en expansión, no sólo con un número creciente de portales, sino también, con numerosas fuentes de datos, redes sociales y conversaciones que están impulsando esta nueva era. Todo ello pone de manifiesto un gran desafío para las Pymes que deben estar a la vanguardia en tendencias y con incrementos en sus ventas. En el presente estudio analizaremos, con detalle, los efectos que los medios sociales comportan para tales organizaciones empresariales.
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