Digital information systems (DIS) are electronic systems that integrate software and hardware to enable communication and collaborative work (Chandler and Cortada, 2000). These systems are not developed in a vacuum. They are a response to transformations in economic institutions and structures...

Technological changes are "the main engine of capitalism and evolution" (A. Toffler), "the fundamental driving force in transformation of an economy" (C. Freeman). The paper proposes a theoretical investigation of information and communication technologies evolution and their impact on the...

Introduces the concept of knowledge integration (KI) that places emphasis on the identification, acquisition, and use of external knowledge. Drawing from this theoretical basis, this book presents concepts and instruments specifically designed for SMEs, as well as examples of their...