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The ASpect project case: a model for SME adoption of ICT innovation

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The process of adoption of technological innovations in Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) is highly complex. Whereas SMEs are particularly important to the Dutch economy, the innovation potential of SMEs is still highly unused. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is seen as a modern catalyst for innovation. In this paper we propose the use of a network of SMEs, industry organizations, intermediary parties and knowledge institutes, to achieve adoption of new information and communication technologies. This proposed network is motivated by our experiences in the ASPect project, which intends to enable the adoption and diffusion of Application Service Providing within SMEs. We discuss the project's organization, the results and effects and the lessons learned. The ASPect project thus serves as a case of how a knowledge network can foster ICT innovation. Finally, we argue that this knowledge network may serve as a model for an R&D network of SME companies.

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ICEC '04: Proceedings of the 6th international conference on Electronic commerce
March 2004
684 pages
ISBN:1581139306
DOI:10.1145/1052220
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  1. SME
  2. application service providing
  3. e-business
  4. innovation
  5. technology adoption

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