greater interoperability, boosting internet trust and security, much faster internet access and better investment in research and development.
and socialise better Only 20%of the elderly are active internet users. They can communicate more
in electronic form via internet in a fast, secure and certified way. It was very important to collaborate closely with the STORK project on the recognition of electronic identity for anyone accessing the services network. 1 http://ec. europa. eu/budget/reform/documents/com2011 0665 en. pdf ECRN The project's main objectives were:
or impossibility of finding information and services provided by local public authorities on the internet.
We have grown accustomed to the benefits brought by the Internet, smartphones, and the visible and invisible computing power around us.
The Digital Agenda for Europe (DAE) recognises that the Internet has proved to be remarkably secure, resilient and stable.
security of networks the internet has become a critical information infrastructure, encompassing IT systems and networks across the globe.
by strengthening cross-border cooperation and information exchange. trust in technology 74%of EU Internet users in 2012 think that the risk of becoming a victim of cybercrime has increased in the past year.
who start using Internet from the age of 7, need quality content online to stimulate their imagination
and tools for using the Internet safely and responsibly. A combination of policies is required to deliver a Better Internet for Children.
The Strategy for a Better Internet for Children proposes a series of actions to be undertaken by the Commission
Member States and the whole industry value chain. To meet those objectives and to keep our society secure
Defending ICT infrastructures The Internet has evolved significantly over time and people have come to depend on it for a number of activities such as voice and video communications, social networking, online banking, e-government and shopping.
Trust is the core of social and economic activity in the Internet, and is the basis of economic transactions, social connections,
or deliberate failure. 35 Over the past decade we have witnessed an ever-increasing amount of cyber attacks on the Internet.
Current trends in Internet applications such as Web 2. 0, cloud computing, and the Internet of things are bound to bring more pervasive data collection,
and to engage a think-tank in discovering the threats and vulnerabilities of the Current and Future Internet;
Every day people use the Internet for purposes ranging from accessing information to electronic commerce and e-banking, to interactions with government bodies.
2010-2014 38 Secure and trustworthy service infrastructures Today, tens of millions of users rely on the internet to do business and access a wide variety of applications and services.
The Future Internet will provide an environment in which a diverse range of services are offered by a diverse range of suppliers.
and trust management on the Future Internet; develop an integral framework to support secure interoperation
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E-office (internet, e-mail, portable computers, tele-servicing) Possibly reduces travel during work. May cause increase of long distance travel because of more on the move-move working options.
The latter are sets of fluid congregations of businesses coming together on the Internet to create value for customers.
E-commerce and the Power of the Internet. In: Leinbach, T. R. and Brunn, S d. eds.
Internet Adoption, Urban Systems and Sustainable Transportation: Evidence from The netherlands and the United states. STELLA Focus Group 2 Synthesis meeting, Budapest, 22-23 april 2004.
Citizens are made aware of these improvements every day through the news media and the internet, and will come to expect effective and safe medical care as a matter of course.
inform and collaborate via the internet also promotes patient engagement, independent living and better self management,
It allows patients to book appointments on site at the surgery, over the phone or over the internet in the way that is most convenient for them.
which a patient ought to be referred. 4. 7 Personal Health Record The Personal Health Record (PHR) is based an Internet patient owned and patient controlled set of tools that allow people to access
and user-friendly access control. 1 Introduction The high bandwidth connectivity provided by the Internet enables new services to support citizens in their daily lives.
while new propositions are based on the Internet. One of the important impediments for the use of the Internet is the lack of trust.
Trust is a requirement for the widespread adop-tion of healthcare services by clients (patients
RPM systems combine consumer electronics and the Internet to connect patients and their care providers,
This notion is new for electronic healthcare services (and for Internet services in general), and it is fundamental for their success. The objective of THECS is to create new techniques for measuring
Patients often subscribe to expert websites and search information regarding their illness on the Internet. Although this practice may have advantages,
a method for measuring the trustworthiness of information originating from the Internet should be integrated. An interesting research challenge is
thus the design of solutions for measuring information trustworthiness for home healthcare addressing also the trust issues related to data coming from the Internet.
enforceable policies can be dynamically customizable with respect to user preferences. 5 Conclusions The growth of the Internet
In Australia, for example, electronic claiming over the internet has been available since 2002 when Medicare Online was introduced.
In Australia, electronic claiming over the internet has been available since 2002 when Medicare Online was introduced.
and most (78.3%)had speed a high Internet connection. Over half these practices (55.6%)had received a PIP payment for information technology/information management,
Access is related to the availability of equipment and internet connections. Availability, relates to the question of how many different types of ICT application are available and
and most (78.3%)had speed a high internet connection. Furthermore, GSGPN survey results from 2006 indicated over 80%of Western australia practices using computers for both clinical and administrative functions.
which the Internet is not acceptable. Subsequently, in 2001 when the first large scale e-prescription implementation effort began in Stockholm county,
like the Swedish regulatory changes that allowed employers to provide their employees with cheap PCS which in turn drove demand of broadband and Internet services.
Clients are computer and internet savvy. Access to broadband services are widespread. Clients that are sophisticated more require funding and limited advice rather than handholding, in depth reviews and advice on improving performance.
(or the accompanying changes and disruptions to existing business models brought by the internet). Nor could many have confidently foretold the extent of China's spectacular recent growth and its soaring demand for minerals and energy.
Subscribers to broadband internet grew thirteen-fold from 2003-04 to 2011-12 and mobile phone users almost doubled (BITRE, 2013b;
and regulatory regimes that ensure the benefits of low cost distribution via the internet are passed on to businesses and consumers.
Crowd-sourced equity funding The internet has facilitated the development of new fund raising markets which can turn clever ideas into new businesses.
191 9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research...198 10. Human resources management policies to support innovation...
, Brian, Managing Technological Innovation, Pitman Publishing, 1992 Internet sites Analytical information about technology audit http://www. access-ecom. info/article. cfm?
Integration Customer Requirements into Product Design, Productivity Press, Portland Oregon, 1988 Internet sites General address of the University of arizona with a useful file about SWOT analysis http
Institute, Columbus, Ohio, August 1958 Zwicky, F.,Discovery, Invention, Research, First American Edition, The Mac millan Co, 1969, pp107 Internet sites In this address
Resources Bibliography Walter J. Michalski, Ed. D.,"Tool Navigator",Productivity Press-Portland, Oregon Internet sites This is the part of the general address Principia Cybernetica Web
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-4. 2. Brainstorming page 53 of 271 4. 2. 5. Resources Internet sites http://www. mindtools. com/brainstm. html http:/
This technique is used nowadays for cleaning big stables A lot of examples of how analogical thinking is applied can be studied on the internet
or on the Internet are a great way for a community of practice to raise questions
For more information, visit http://www. ktransform. com/.Internet Sites http://www. knowledgeboard. com/Knowledgeboard,
1. Customer survey 2. Internet-based research 3. Approach web developers for quotes The customer survey consisted of a small questionnaire
The questionnaire asked customers to answer a few questions regarding their use of the Internet and whether they would find it useful
The Internet-based research basically looked at web pages of bookshops of comparable size and nature,
Its activities are focused on the software and the Internet business. It develops, implements and distributes software management systems in the field of accounting, logistics, process tracking, communication, human resources and CRM.
and monitoring of industrial processes, internet/intranet software and technology and systems engineering. The competitive environment of the applied research in ICT sectors is highly dynamic and subject to a rapid technological evolution.
and is carried out using Internet with"human"filtering, consultation of specialised press, participation in conferences and workshops at national and international level, co-operation with Universities and other research centres, visits and market analysis, use of patent
e g. a software product or Internet service would best be advertised on the Internet on related websites, through email campaigns or dedicated computer literature or publications.
Libraries Directories (they provide details about the activities of your potential customers) Regular publications Market research reports Electronic Media (CD-ROMS, The Internet,
television, the cinema, video, radio, photography, advertising, newspapers and magazines, recorded music, computer games and the internet.
especially when using the internet as a resource. Most of the following refers to digital media. 9. 2. 2. Where media applies?
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 198 of 271 9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research Introduction All the
Using the internet can be a powerful tool to do this, but a basic understanding is required to take advantage.
Show why the Internet presentation of SMES is so important; Describe a classification of searchable databases.
199 9. 3. 2. Presentation on the internet...199 9. 3. 3. Web content layout...
201 9. 3. 4. Internet research...203 9. 3. 5. Resources...205"Innosupport: Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 199 of 271 9. 3. 1. Why to use
and how to take advantage? The SMES have the opportunity to gain potentially huge advantage over their competitors.
Over the next few years the Internet is going to completely change the way we do business.
However, because the Internet is developing at such an amazing rate those companies who put off entering the world of online commerce may never be able to catch up with their more forward thinking competitors.
70%of companies questioned reported enhanced corporate image as a result of the Internet. 57%reported increased efficiency and 50%reported improved quality of service.
It is this immediate feedback of user interaction on the Web site that makes it such a powerful communication method. 9. 3. 2. Presentation on the internet Step 1:
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 200 of 271 Step 2:
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 201 of 271 9. 3. 3. Web content layout A good presentation
It is one of the most successful examples on the Internet. Within a few months of starting it became the largest book store in the world.
Musicroom. com Internet Music Shop is an online retailer of music CD's. The business
This goes to show the power of the Internet as a sales channel -when things are done right."
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 202 of 271 Do you know the target audience?
Download Speed Internet usability studies tell us that most visitors will leave a Web page that takes more than 7 seconds to download.
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 203 of 271 imagery make this a great site to use.
More traditional businesses are also finding success on the Internet. In the US which precedes the UK in business trends-many small businesses are finding that 40%-50%of their business is now coming from the Internet.
However a surprising success story was that of a local butcher who started selling specialty meats through the Internet
and the business took off to such a degree that he closed down his shop
and now trades exclusively over the Internet. 9. 3. 4. Internet research While doing research on the internet the searcher has to deal, besides the large number of founded entries (1), with two other issues:
trustworthy information on the web (2) and deep web (3).(1). The ability to reduce the number of founded entries
and to find the needed information on the Internet is a function of how precise the queries are and how effectively one uses search services.
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 204 of 271 solar system.
Credibility Accuracy Reasonableness Support (3) Searching on the Internet today can be compared to dragging a net across the surface of the ocean.
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 205 of 271 multiple-thread technology and thus is the only search technology, so far,
Internet searchers are therefore searching only 0. 03%--or one in 3, 000--of the pages available to them today.
General Search-searchable databases most often relevant to Internet search topics and information (1%)e g. http://www. cyndislist. com/Sixties deep sites that already exceed the web surface
Supporting Innovation in SMES"-9. 3. Competencies of internet presentation and research page 206 of 271 ttp://www. brightplanet. com/technology/deepweb. asp http
nevertheless, the Internet could be used more often as the most comprehensive and operational means of finding information. 12.1.1.1.
Internet The rapid development of information and communications technologies (ICT) provides an opportunity to obtain large and varied amounts of information from all over the world in a couple of minutes or even seconds.
The most frequently used and popular resource is the Internet, which nowadays combines several functions it is a library with an unprecedented volume of literature, space for communication,
The internet search tools are quite easy to use and operational: you start your search by entering in the window of the search tool the key word of the topic
including perhaps some 300 or more links to the Internet information. However, it is quite easy to find your way through these offers,
on the Internet. It should be noted that the Internet is the most comprehensive and complete storage place of databases
and an undoubted advantage is its range of search facilities, which should be characterised as global
because databases function exactly in the same way as the Internet search process (see the part a) Internet)
but in order to find the required information it is advisable as the first step to use the Internet search engine,
Partially virtual an electronic catalogue of the library can be found on the Internet, which helps to check whether the sought literature,
Virtual an electronic library where all information is fully available via the Internet both the catalogues and the materials.
The search process is similar to that generally used for the purpose of Internet searches (see part a) Internet)
or by viewing the library website where there are detailed instructions about doing an Internet search.
Example-Links Questia Online Library http://www. questia. com/Internet Public library http://www. ipl. org The WWW Virtual Library http://vlib
if compared to Internet searches, which only take a click on the search button; establishment of direct contact will take much more time.
what kind of information or data, choose a suitable resource for finding information the Internet, databases,
Libraries http://www. questia. com Questia Online Library http://www. ipl. org Internet Public library http://vlib. org/The WWW Virtual Library
Internet users are 3 times more likely to buy when addressed in their mother tongue. Other reports present figures which show the importance of foreign languages for business.
internet and other programmes to learn the correct pronunciation). Very often, beginners learn better with teachers of their own nationality.
Resources Internet Sites Online translation website: www. babelfish. altavista. com There are various training programmes and possibilities within the Leonardo Da vinci and Sokrates Framework.
The internet and mass media are able to influence on costumers opinions during very short time.
Resources Facts and Internet Sites BBC: www. bbc. co. uk/worldservice/programmes/globalisation/National Centre for Languages (UK:
2. the professional consultants were prepared better to deal with SME specific challenges 3. cross-border information about IPR issues would be easily available on the internet
and innovation processes are getting more diverse by the integration of advanced IT and internet.
In the business-to-consumer context the Internet provides an effective tool for communication, often providing customers with better service
Figure 4. Internet penetration by size class, 2001 or latest available year Percentage of businesses using the Internet1 1. In European countries, only enterprises in the business sector,
For Mexico, Businesses with 21 or more employees, 21-100 employees instead of 10-49,101-250 instead of 50-249,151-1000 instead of 250 or more. 3. Internet and other computer-mediated networks.
and became an (Internet-enabled company. Although Greif subcontracts out most support functions, it captures the value in the supply chain
and data mining tools, coupled with real-time data collection over the Internet may provide a whole new level of product and service reliability.
The latest equipment has a number of embedded sensors that monitor the performance and relay the data over the Internet back to a central office.
coupled with the rise of the Internet, have made the use of digital information as a competitive weapon no longer just the domain of larger companies.
Fortunately, now that the Internet has developed, we can deploy systems that allow tacit knowledge application without the necessity for direct one-on-one contact.
Over the last few years there have been some developments based on the evolution of the Internet that are successful at overcoming the inherent shortcomings of static knowledge management. These are referred generically to as dynamic KM systems.
which information can be transmitted across geographic space via the Internet, fax machines and electronic communication superhighways,
which include the Internet and the microprocessor, help mitigate economies of scale and the gains traditionally associated with large-scale production.
and internet-based access to products like financial and accounting management software systems that enhance organisational and management capabilities,
But to properly take advantage of such internet-based financial and accounting systems SMES typically need to modify
Close to 80%of all new technology startups are in information technologies--software, Internet, and telecommunication software.
came into existence almost at the same time as the IT revolution began to gain momentum through the launching of the Internet,
and, later on, the Internet. This in turn inspired my keen interest in the issue of smaller firm performance and the impact of IT on that performance.
computers, computer networks, Intranet structures, Internet technologies, and similar tools. By outward-focused technology intake, I refer to expenditures on developing new products, new methods of production, new markets, new raw material,
and the structure of returns in the Internet economy. Journal of Economics & Management Strategy 14 (1), 141 164.
Now, the Multiklaster groups television and film studios, producers and suppliers of mobile solutions, software for companies, advanced internet applications as well as interactive marketing agencies.
Information about RIS 2013-2020 was put into local and regional newspapers as well as via Internet. The process of public consultations has been divided into many phases.
An internet forum enables procurers to team up in joint procurement calls to achieve economies of scale with larger volumes. www. cleanvehicle. eu CLEAN POWER FOR TRANSPORT In 2013
since its first appearance on the Internet. 862 R. Smits/Technological Forecasting & Social Change 69 (2002) 861 883 Although by no means all economists agree with Shapiro and Hall,
They also search for knowledge on internet and in articles, periodicals and books. These interactions and searches may be open
in first instance banking on the contacts of researchers and internet. They were drawn from all firm sizes,
By contract, respondent#9 refers to stealing designs from internet. Most firms (40%)change their product design quarterly,
#14) or setting up internet campaigns (resp.##18). ) Many firms started selling locally, as the market in Indonesia is booming.
Public sources include internet, trade fairs, books and articles. The local innovation system includes all actors operating in the locality,
Firms attach the highest importance to knowledge from global buyers and internet. Clearly, knowledge from abroad is considered crucial for innovation.
and searched on internet. Exporters have strong in-flows of knowledge from global buyers, internet and trade fairs, supplemented by knowledge sourced from less important actors.
Knowledge from the local innovation system is of secondary importance. Public sources are more important than would be expected based on other Indonesian studies (Indarti 2010.
However, in a related study on the impact of internet suggests that the impact can be significant (Gaul 2011.
mean sources of innovation (N=100, likert scale) Source of innovation Role in value chain Exporter Subcontractor Combination Total Open Internet*4, 6b 3
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as well as access to information and entertainment content delivered via the Internet. I N t E L L I G E N t t R A n s P O R T s Y S T E M S 1
The evolution of mobile communication networks to 4g and beyond will deliver continuous connectivity to vehicles and travellers, giving access to on-line services via mobile Internet links.
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These digital tools are more than simply the Internet, although that itself drives growth. 31 They include hardware, software applications,
since the emergence of the Internet age is that it has had lower productivity gains from ICT.
the benefits of Internet and computer use for productivity are established also well. A large number of studies in the late 1990s and early 2000s confirmed at a micro level that ICT has a positive effect on firm productivity in both the United states and Europe. 57 Varian et al.
and Germany increased revenues 8. 6 percent and decreased costs 2. 6 percent through the use of Internet business systems;
and labor productivity. 59 But studies have continued to show the benefits of ICT after the initial years of the Internet boom as well.
and globalization. 67 Another study found that 29 percent of Danish small manufacturers surveyed indicated that their competitive position was strengthened a great deal by doing business online. 68 Studies examining Swedish firms found that access to broadband Internet
The 2013 and 2014 World Economic Forum's Networked Readiness Index survey shows that the EU-15 and EU-13 trail behind the United states in ICT adoption, business-to-business Internet use, business-to-consumer Internet use,
reducing the revenue for websites that rely on ad-based business models. 106 This appears to be one reason the EU lags behind the United states in Internet companies.
and data collection taxes, directed specifically at large internet companies such as Google and Facebook. 125 Higher taxes on ICT-producing companies may raise the price of ICT goods and services for everyone else.
including broadband telecommunications, Internet usage, and data. They should allow companies to more rapidly depreciate ICT investments for tax purposes,
and Daniel Castro, The Internet Economy 25 Years After. com (Information technology and Innovation Foundation, March 2010), http://www. itif. org/publications/internet-economy-25
Internet Matters: The Net's Sweeping Impact on Growth, Jobs, and Prosperity (Mckinsey Global Institute, May 2011). 32.
The Projected Economic Benefits of the Internet In the United states, United kingdom, France, and Germany, Version 2. 0 (Cisco systems, Inc.,January 2002), http://www. netimpactstudy. com/Netimpact study report. pdf;
A Comparison of the Financial Impacts of Internet Business Solutions on European and North american SMES, Journal of Small Business Management, 45,3 (July 2007): 354-361.59.
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