scholarly journals Exploring Cybersecurity Ecosystem in the Middle East: Towards an SME Recommender System

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nadir Naveed Ahmed ◽  
Krishnadas Nanath
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
Recommender System ◽  
Information Overload ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Denial Of Service ◽  
Cyber Attacks ◽  
Defense System ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Cybersecurity is described as the protection of data resources by treating threats that jeopardize data. Enterprises must manage the cybersecurity risks so that the security and resilience of their assets may be improved. Cyber-attacks on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are rising. However, they often lack effective strategies to prevent threats such as malware, phishing, denial of service (DoS), and others. Their weak defense system is often an attractive avenue for hackers to explore loopholes. There is a lack of cybersecurity initiatives in SMEs, and several past attacks have exposed the weak systems. This paper first attempts to investigate the current scenario of cybersecurity in the context of Middle East SMEs. A survey of SMEs in the Middle East (cybersecurity space) helped understand the existing scenario, actual requirements, and challenges SMEs face. The research then explores the need for SMEs to choose the apt security solution to cater to their business needs. By reviewing the existing standards and pointers in different parts of the world, this research proposes a cybersecurity recommender system for SMEs in the Middle East. One of the survey findings reveals that most SMEs require adequate cybersecurity awareness, followed by evaluating the organization’s preventive capabilities. The dearth of information available online and the IT consultants’ conflicting guidance usually creates an information overload in deciding a neutral solution to address their needs. The recommender system attempts to structure the information available as a framework in deciding a cybersecurity solution for SMEs.

scholarly journals RECONSTRUCTION METHOD DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMEs) THROUGH BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICE (BDS) PROGRAM IN PADANG

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepris Yonaldi ◽  
Hesti Mayasari
Keyword(s):  
Method Development ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Information Provision ◽  
Business Development ◽  
Reconstruction Method ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Qualitative Descriptive ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Strategy Consulting ◽  
Development Service

This study uses qualitative descriptive method for this study aimed to get an overview and information about theright strategies used by Business development service (BDS) to produce modules appropriate strategy for thedevelopment and cultivation of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the city of Padang. The key informants are 10 BDS inSentra Rotan 60 SMEs BDS, BDS with assisting consultants and related institutions, by interview and observation. The results of thisstudy explained that appropriate and effective strategies that should be implemented by the BDS in assisting SMEs are: 1) Strategyto Increase Market Knowledge Executors of SMEs; 2) Infrastructure Preparation Strategies And Technology To Support Implementationof SMEs; 3) Service Delivery on Strategy Consulting Enterprises To SMEs; 4) Supplier Information Provision Strategy To SMEs;5) Organizing Training on Strategies And Techniques To Help SMEs; 6) Provision Strategy Capital Loans to SMEs by facilitatingcapital loan.

Understanding Knowledge Management Spectrum for SMEs in Global Scenario

2020 ◽  
pp. 1589-1605
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Physical Assets ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Globalized World

Knowledge that exists within organization is a sustainable source of competitive advantage. Though enormous research on knowledge management (KM) has taken place, little focus has been on KM in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Globalization of supply chains, rapid technological advances, superior returns on intellectual capital, growing importance of knowledge-intensive industries would make KM a strategic tool in the growth and success of all, especially SMEs. KM-enabled SMEs are essential for competitive and sustainable growth. Hence a judicious approach for KM in SMEs is a must in current scenario. Done by an in-depth literature review and contextual analysis, the objective of this paper is twofold - to aid researchers in recognizing and understanding KM spectrum for SMEs in a globalized world and for SMEs to reckon that success and worth of businesses depend more on intellectual capital than physical assets merely.

scholarly journals Logistics benefits and challenges: The case of SMEs in a South African local municipality

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 145 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chengedzai Mafini ◽  
Osayuwamen Omoruyi
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Gauteng Province ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Effective Strategies ◽  
Business Operations ◽  
Local Municipality ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Descriptive Survey

<p>Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of every economy. However, in order for them to sustain their role of contributing to the mainstream economy, SMEs have to implement effective strategies in all of their business operations, inclusive of logistics. The function of logistics is important to SMEs because it is the quintessence of the organisation’s relationship with suppliers and customers. The aim of this study was to investigate the challenges encountered as well as the benefits realised by SMEs during the implementation of logistics strategies. A quantitative approach using the cross-sectional descriptive survey technique was used in which a three-section questionnaire was administered to a randomly selected sample of 131 SME owners and managers in Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng Province, South Africa. Data analysis was conducted using simple descriptive statistics. The results of the study reveal that financial constraints, the lack of logistics skills among the workforce, high costs of information technology and rapid technological advancements were the most important challenges to SMEs. Challenges related to inventory and environmental management emerged as the least relevant. Enhanced competitive advantage, increased sales and a reduction in operational costs were the most important benefits to SMEs. Reduction in labour turnover and innovation emerged as the least important benefits. Based on the findings, several recommendations were proposed.</p><p><strong>Key Words:</strong> SME, benefits, challenges, Emfuleni Local Municipality</p>

scholarly journals Manufacturing Performance Enhancement Through Various Maintenance Practices in Indian SMEs: A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Simranjit Singh Sidhu ◽  
Kanwarpreet Singh ◽  
I. P. S. Ahuja
Keyword(s):  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Manufacturing Cost ◽  
Manufacturing Performance ◽  
The World ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Direct And Indirect Benefits ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Globalization and liberalization of the world economy has leveled the field for all competitors around the globe. In this high competition environment all the industries try to lower the manufacturing cost of product and to increase their profit without compromising quality of product. Industries are in the race to search the ways to reduce the manufacturing cost of product. All over the world industries implement many techniques to sustain in this competitive world. In this environment Maintenance practices’ become the essential and basic need of industries. The main objective of maintenance practices is to keep machines running all the time and increasing the availability of resources. Like this maintenance practices have become one of the most important functions in an organization. In India large industries implemented maintenance practices successfully and receiving their benefits. But a very little information is available regarding the success role of maintenance practices in small and medium enterprises. To face global competition successfully, SMEs have to successfully implement the maintenances practices. The purpose of this paper is to review the current scenario of various maintenance practices being implemented in SMEs. The paper will have great value for managers of SMEs in understanding the benefits accrued by implementing these maintenance practices. The paper will also cover the direct and indirect benefits of maintenance practices in Indian SMEs.

scholarly journals Small and Medium Enterprises in the Middle East and North Africa Region

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 55
Author(s):  
Khaled Otman
Keyword(s):  
Middle East ◽  
North Africa ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Mena Region ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Mena Countries ◽  
Medium Enterprises

In the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are now widely recognized as engines of economic development. This paper discusses the importance of SMEs in the MENA economic area and identifies the challenges and barriers facing SMEs in MENA countries. In addition, this study analyses the effects of two &#39;black swan&#39; Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) phenomena and a decline in oil prices on the economy of MENA in 2020. The current study found that the most significant challenges were identified as lack of access to finance, lack of managerial expertise, inefficiencies of government, lack of a well-trained workforce, inadequate infrastructure, corruption and bureaucratic obstacles. Among these challenges, the lack of access to finance appears to be the major challenge and suggests that future research is required to identify the role of Islamic finance models in the financing of SMEs in MENA countries. This research provides all stakeholders with policy implications intended for enhancing the different features of SME improvement in the MENA region and generally in developing countries.

Role and Room for Knowledge Management in Small and Medium Enterprises

2020 ◽  
pp. 115-134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Organizational Growth ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Medium Enterprises

In the present day, success and worth of businesses depend more on intellectual capital. So, knowledge is a critical resource, for any organizational growth and sustainability. For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the latent knowledge seen as the principal component for success often tends to be over guarded. That itself is sometimes detrimental to the SMEs growth. This outlook towards knowledge by SMEs has to undergo a change as there is vast room for knowledge management (KM). Abundant studies and research exist on KM, but the focus on SMEs is limited. Current scenario of globalization, technological advances, higher returns on intellectual capital, growing significance of knowledge-intensive industries makes KM a strategic and competitive tool for SME growth, sustainability, and development. KM is indispensable for successful and sustainable business in this contemporary complex economy. Thus, the overall aim of this study done by in-depth literature review and contextual analysis is to enhance the understanding of the role and room for KM in SMEs in this globalized world.

Understanding Knowledge Management Spectrum for SMEs in Global Scenario

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neeta Baporikar
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Physical Assets ◽  
Knowledge Intensive ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Globalized World

Knowledge that exists within organization is a sustainable source of competitive advantage. Though enormous research on knowledge management (KM) has taken place, little focus has been on KM in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). Globalization of supply chains, rapid technological advances, superior returns on intellectual capital, growing importance of knowledge-intensive industries would make KM a strategic tool in the growth and success of all, especially SMEs. KM-enabled SMEs are essential for competitive and sustainable growth. Hence a judicious approach for KM in SMEs is a must in current scenario. Done by an in-depth literature review and contextual analysis, the objective of this paper is twofold - to aid researchers in recognizing and understanding KM spectrum for SMEs in a globalized world and for SMEs to reckon that success and worth of businesses depend more on intellectual capital than physical assets merely.

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