The Mobile Internet and Small Business: An Exploratory Study of Needs, Uses and Adoption with Full-Adopters of Technology

Jeanette K Van Akkeren; Debra Harker

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The Mobile Internet and Small Business: An Exploratory Study of Needs, Uses and Adoption with Full-Adopters of Technology

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The Mobile Internet and Small Business: An Exploratory Study of Needs, Uses and Adoption with Full-Adopters of Technology

Jeanette K Van Akkeren and Debra Harker

Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology, Vol.35(3), pp.205-220

2003

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Abstract

Information and Computing Sciences

mobile data technology

e-commerce

SME

adoption

Internet

The technological environment in which contemporary small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operate can only be described as dynamic. The exponential rate of technological change, characterised by perceived increases in the benefits associated with various technologies, shortening product life cycles and changing standards, provides for the SME a complex and challenging operational context. The primary aim of this research was to concentrate on those SMEs that had already adopted technology in order to identify their needs for the new mobile data technologies (MDT), the mobile Internet. The research design utilised a mixed approach whereby both qualitative and quantitative data was collected to address the question. Overall, the needs of these SMEs for MDT can be conceptualised into three areas where the technology will assist business practices; communication, ecommerce and security.

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Title: The Mobile Internet and Small Business: An Exploratory Study of Needs, Uses and Adoption with Full-Adopters of Technology
Authors: Jeanette K Van Akkeren (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
Debra Harker (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Business
Publication details: Journal of Research and Practice in Information Technology, Vol.35(3), pp.205-220
Publisher: Australian Computer Society Inc.
Date published: 2003
ISSN: 1443-458X
Copyright note: Copyright © 2003 Australian Computer Society Inc. General permission to republish, but not for profit, all or part of this material is granted, provided that the JRPIT copyright notice is given and that reference is made to the publication, to its date of issue, and to the fact that reprinting privileges were granted by permission of the Australian Computer Society Inc.
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450199802621
Output Type: Journal article

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