Im Frühjahr 2006 wurde das Institut für Technologie- und Innovationsmanagement (TIM) an derTechnischen Universität Hamburg-Harburg (TUHH) von der Behörde für Wirtschaft und Arbeitder Freien und Hansestadt Hamburg (BWA) sowie der Innovationsstiftung Hamburg beauftragt,im Rahmen des von der...

Technological advancements, especially in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)have enhanced greatly the competition spurred by the globalization of the world economies. Evensmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are no more immune to the challenges that theglobalization brings...

Germany has advanced to the position of a key destination for Indian multinational enterprises in their spirited pursuit of growth opportunities overseas. In 2008, Indian firms invested an estimated amount of US$ 1.8 billion in Germany while 16 acquisitions by Indian firms were monitored, up...

Innovations have acquired a key-role in the growth and competition strategies of firms today. They are regarded as an essential tool to stimulate growth and enable firms to master the competition brought about by the forces of globalization. In developed countries they are thought to provide a...

The increased need/wish for mobility amongst various sections of the society, particularly amongst professionally active groups, is confronting credit institutions (banks) and other enterprises offering financial services, with challenges to adjust their service portfolio in a way to best suit...

Mobile Commerce is gaining increasing acceptance amongst various sections of the society. This growth can be partly traced back to technological and demographical developments that have been influencing important aspects of the socio-cultural behaviour in today's world. The need/wish for...

Mobile Commerce has staged a remarkable come-back. Driven by the technological innovations in the field of telecommunications, it is showing signs of a healthy recovery. The collapse of the dot-com boom in 2001/2002 had dealt a severe blow not only to Electronic Commerce but also to Mobile...

In recent years India has emerged as a major destination for corporate research and development (R&D), especially for multinational corporations. India's domestic institutions like Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and the Centre for...