The digital transformation of SMEs – a new knowledge broker called the digital innovation hub

Crupi, Antonio; Sarto, Nicola Del; Minin, Alberto Di; Gregori, Gian Luca; Lepore, Dominique; Marinelli, Luca; Spigarelli, Francesca

doi:10.1108/jkm-11-2019-0623

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“…Central Securities Depository, Indonesian SME Community, Ministry of Cooperatives and Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These results are consistent with Jang et al (2015) and Crupi et al (2020) who examined the role of knowledge intermediaries in the process of sharing knowledge and digital transformation.…”

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The role of equity crowdfunding company as a knowledge broker in supporting the digital transformation of SMEs through knowledge sharing and dissemination process

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Priyono²

2021

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This study aims to understand how Knowledge Brokers can drive digital transformation in SMEs through the process of sharing and disseminating knowledge, thereby increasing digital literacy in their business processes. This study used a multiple case study design with qualitative analysis to examine the data obtained from interviews, observation, and field visits to achieve the objective. The findings highlight that Santara acts as a Knowledge Broker and as a source of knowledge that gives rise to a digital transformation process that can increase digital literacy for SMEs. Research on knowledge sharing and digital transformation has focused on SMEs. The qualitative case study method allows us to carry out an in-depth analysis of a case but it has limited generalizability. To overcome this limitation, further research is expected to use a survey covering various industries to test the theoretical proposals that have been generated from this study, so that they can be generalized.

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The role of equity crowdfunding company as a knowledge broker in supporting the digital transformation of SMEs through knowledge sharing and dissemination process

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Priyono²

2021

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“…Figure 4 provides the data on the changes of the number of e-money users. In their research of the Italian SMEs, Crupi et al (2020) argue that digital innovation acts as a source of knowledge capable of shaping the digitalization of SMEs. Digital innovation is not only a forum for knowledge but also plays a role in helping SMEs achieve a higher openness that encourages the exchange of knowledge between business people (Crescenzi et al, 2016).…”

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Digitalization in increasing SMEs productivity in the post COVID-19 pandemic period

Kala'lembang¹

2021

Management and entrepreneurship: trends of development

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The COVID-19 pandemic caused the global upheaval which resulted in the economic growth to be stunted and had a negative impact on the sustainability of SMEs. The panic occurred causing uncontrolled spending in order to promote the recovery. This study aims to examine the post COVID-19 pandemic opportunities for SMEs by utilizing digitization. With the use of SMEs digitalization, it is easy to attract and retain potential customers, ameliorate communication, save costs, and improve relationships with business partners. The author considers digitization as a smart solution to increase SMEs productivity.

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“…Malecki (2003) concerned the lack of access to data infrastructure and service provision in rural areas as compared to urban areas in the context of rural business digitalization and "digital divide" researches. There are also some researches, concerning digital innovative hubs development in particular European countries, namely these researches, provided by Crupi et al (2020), Akerman et al (2018), Queiroz et al (2020), Ferrero et al (2018.…”

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Challenges and opportunities for digital innovative hubs development in Europe

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Onikiienko

2021

Management Theory and Studies for Rural Business and Infrastructure Development

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Digitalization serves as a catalyst for game-changing innovations in European rural business. Thereby, the study of digital innovative hubs is relevant. The current research problem lays upon the understanding of main challenges and opportunities in order to foster digital innovative hubs development in rural areas. The investigation methodology is based on the digital innovation concept explaining their role in achieving rural business benefits. Firstly, the paper aims to provide scientific review of digitalization impact on rural business development. Secondly, the aim is to examine the challenges for rural business digitization. The findings of this study have a number of practical implications, concerning opportunities for providing support of digital innovative hubs in Europe, increasing the potential of competitive business development in rural area.

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The digital transformation of SMEs – a new knowledge broker called the digital innovation hub

Cited by 156 publications

References 110 publications

The role of equity crowdfunding company as a knowledge broker in supporting the digital transformation of SMEs through knowledge sharing and dissemination process

The role of equity crowdfunding company as a knowledge broker in supporting the digital transformation of SMEs through knowledge sharing and dissemination process

Digitalization in increasing SMEs productivity in the post COVID-19 pandemic period

Challenges and opportunities for digital innovative hubs development in Europe

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