scholarly journals Value Configurations for Data and Connectivity Solutions in Digitalized Future Factories

Processes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (12) ◽  
pp. 2233
Author(s):  
Solmaz Mansoori ◽  
Iqra Sadaf Khan ◽  
Petri Ahokangas ◽  
Marja Matinmikko-Blue ◽  
Harri Haapasalo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Fifth Generation ◽  
Business Opportunities ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Local Operators ◽  
Context Specific ◽  
Fruitful Research

The ongoing Industry 4.0 transformation places significant pressures on how businesses create and capture value. Technological advancements such as next-generation mobile communications are reshaping the business ecosystem of Industry 4.0, resulting in emerging business opportunities for new players, such as local operators, to collaborate and compete with mobile communications companies that are implementing I4.0. These changes raise the need to explore emerging business opportunities concerning the digitalization of future factories. New data and connectivity services are introduced to serve the needs of rapidly increasing machine-type communications that rely on connectivity, primarily through the fifth generation (5G) mobile solutions provided by local operators. Thus, this paper outlines the potential value configurations for data and connectivity solutions by identifying, matching, and bridging the utilizable resources and addressable needs within the factory processes. The research applies an exploratory approach and uses the Gioia method to analyze qualitative data of a single case. The study follows the connectivity-content-context-commerce typology (4C) of Internet business models to structure, analyze, and classify the identified needs and resources in future factories from the perspective of the local operator. The findings show that the content layer of 4C business model typology is the most dominant among data and connectivity-based needs and resources of future factories. The paper contributes by presenting four alternative value configurations for digitalization for local operators in the future factory context: the product, component, platform, and complementary businesses. The results suggest content- and context-specific businesses carries foremost business potential for local operators, however quantitative validation will bring fruitful research avenues. Multiple case studies and different data collection methods may also be considered in future studies.

scholarly journals Introduction to Special Issue “Mobile Communications and Novel Business Models”

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 674
Author(s):  
Petri Ahokangas ◽  
Marja Matinmikko-Blue
Keyword(s):  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Fifth Generation ◽  
Communications Technologies

With the ongoing introduction of 5G, the fifth generation of mobile communications technologies, the mobile communications sector is facing disruption in regulative, business and technology domains [...]

Breakthroughs in Information Technology and Their Implications for Education and Health

2021 ◽  
pp. 83-95
Author(s):  
Xinwei Shi ◽  
Jian Lei
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Business Models ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Industrial Growth ◽  
Fifth Generation ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
New Business ◽  
New Generation ◽  
The Internet Of Things

This chapter reviews the major developments in information technology (IT) since 2000 and the contributions these developments have made to industrial growth. Recently, big data, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, the fifth-generation mobile communications (5G), and other new network-based IT are accelerating the promotion and application of new business models, new formats, and new sectors. IT has become the main driving force of the digital economy. The chapter also discusses likely IT breakthroughs during 2021-40 and the potential opportunities these developments might bring in the education, health, and other sectors. It is expected that the new generation of IT will be driven by the 5G/6G, the internet of everything, and artificial superintelligence.

scholarly journals The supporting role of business models in the promotion of sustainable innovations in the energy sector: an explorative study in the Italian SMEs

2021 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 109-129
Author(s):  
ANDREA SABATINI ◽  
SARA BARTOLONI ◽  
GIAN LUCA GREGORI
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Single Case ◽  
New Products ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Explorative Study ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Scarcity Of Resources ◽  
Start Ups

Purpose of the paper: The Industry 4.0 paradigm entails tremendous business opportunities. However, SMEs are struggling to effectively commercialize new products embedding Industry 4.0 technologies. Therefore, the study aims at exploring how SMEs manage the commercialization of Industry 4.0 new products to provide a thorough understanding of the main issues and barriers they face. Methodology: The study adopts a single case study of an Italian SMEs. Data have been analyzed through an abductive approach. The novelty of the topic calls for an explorative study consistent with the methodologies adopted. Results: The study finds several barriers and issues related to internal and external factors. Barriers and issues might be overcome if SMEs develop external partnerships to compensate their typical scarcity of resources. The firm faced the coronavirus pandemic, which highlighted further threats hidden into the commercialization process. Research limitations: The study design is qualitative in nature, limiting the generalization of the findings. The internal perspective and the specific study contexts also offer new avenues for future. research. Practical implications: The study provides several insights to support SMEs in their commercialization processes of new Industry 4.0 technological products. The study highlights the pivotal role of strategy and planning as well as marketing activities. Originality of the paper: The study contributes to the new product commercialization and Industry 4.0 literature by unravelling potential issues and barriers that innovator SMEs might encounter when commercializing new products that fall into the Industry 4.0 paradigm. The article provides a novel perspective as the extant NPD literature focuses on start-ups or large corporations, while the Industry 4.0 literature has been neglecting the commercialization process.

A Single Band Antenna Design for Future Millimeter Wave Wireless Communication at 38 GHz

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 35 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cihat Şeker ◽  
Turgut Ozturk ◽  
Muhammet Tahir Güneşer
Keyword(s):  
Millimeter Wave ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Return Loss ◽  
Computer Software ◽  
Dielectric Substrate ◽  
Single Band ◽  
Microstrip Patch ◽  
Fifth Generation ◽  
Wireless Application ◽  
5G Mobile Communications

In this proposed paper, a single band microstrip patch antenna for fifth generation (5G) wireless application was presented. 28, 38, 60 and 73 GHz frequency bands have been allocated for 5G mobile communications by International Telecommunications Union (ITU). In this paper, we proposed an antenna, which is suitable for the millimeter wave frequency. The single band antenna consists of new slot loaded on the radiating patch with the 50 ohms microstrip line feeding used. This single band antenna was simulated on a FR4 dielectric substrate have relative permittivity 4.4, loss tangent 0.02, and height 1.6 mm. The antenna was simulated by Electromagnetic simulation, computer software technology High Frequency Structural Simulator. And simulated result on return loss, VSWR, radiation pattern and 3D gain was presented. The parameters of the results well coherent and proved the literature for millimeter wave 5G wireless application at 38 GHz.

Industry 4.0 initiatives in EU countries: experience for Ukraine

2020 ◽  
pp. 65-70
Author(s):  
Nataliya Ryvak ◽  
Anna Kernytska
Keyword(s):  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Interconnected System ◽  
Industrial Transformation ◽  
Eu Countries ◽  
European Experience ◽  
High Level

In this paper, digital technologies development was analyzed as the basis for the so-called “fourth industrial revolution” with the potential for the qualitative transformation of the Ukrainian economy based on EU countries’ experience. Industry 4.0 is a new control chain over the entire chain of creating value throughout the product lifecycle. When developing an economic policy, it is important to pay attention to Industry 4.0. It increases productivity, produces new, better, and individualized products, and implements new business models based on “undermining” innovations. A comparative analysis of national initiatives I4.0 with their characteristics according to the main dimensions, including funding, focus, direction, was conducted. Particular attention was paid to considering deterrents to the successful implementation and enforcement of the I4.0 initiative in European countries. The factors of successful implementation of I4.0 initiatives in the EU countries were analyzed. Drawing on the analysis of the European experience of digital transformations in industry and national economies in general, the necessity of critical focus of such transformations in Ukraine was highlighted, and the need for state support of industrial transformation was substantiated. The emphasis was placed on the cooperation development between stakeholders within the implementation of Industry 4.0 – it is necessary to create national and regional 4.0 platforms, following the example of EU countries, which would bring together government institutions, businesses, and academics. The successful positioning of the Ukrainian modern industrial complex on the world markets depends on the high level of the interconnected system providing factors that characterize its development process. Considering the influence of a list of inhibiting factors on implementing the country’s industry accelerated development, a set of measures needed to transform Ukraine’s industry based on European experience was substantiated.

Emerging Industrial Revolution: Symbiosis of Industry 4.0 and Circular Economy: The Role of Universities

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 505-525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seeram Ramakrishna ◽  
Alfred Ngowi ◽  
Henk De Jager ◽  
Bankole O. Awuzie
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Jobs

Growing consumerism and population worldwide raises concerns about society’s sustainability aspirations. This has led to calls for concerted efforts to shift from the linear economy to a circular economy (CE), which are gaining momentum globally. CE approaches lead to a zero-waste scenario of economic growth and sustainable development. These approaches are based on semi-scientific and empirical concepts with technologies enabling 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and 6Rs (reuse, recycle, redesign, remanufacture, reduce, recover). Studies estimate that the transition to a CE would save the world in excess of a trillion dollars annually while creating new jobs, business opportunities and economic growth. The emerging industrial revolution will enhance the symbiotic pursuit of new technologies and CE to transform extant production systems and business models for sustainability. This article examines the trends, availability and readiness of fourth industrial revolution (4IR or industry 4.0) technologies (for example, Internet of Things [IoT], artificial intelligence [AI] and nanotechnology) to support and promote CE transitions within the higher education institutional context. Furthermore, it elucidates the role of universities as living laboratories for experimenting the utility of industry 4.0 technologies in driving the shift towards CE futures. The article concludes that universities should play a pivotal role in engendering CE transitions.

scholarly journals The Impact of Force Factors on the Benefits of Digital Transformation in Romania

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 2365
Author(s):  
Sorinel Căpușneanu ◽  
Dorel Mateș ◽  
Mirela Cătălina Tűrkeș ◽  
Cristian-Marian Barbu ◽  
Adela-Ioana Staraș ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Risk ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Structural Model ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Sample Survey ◽  
Intention To Use ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

The digital transformation has produced changes in all existing areas of activity worldwide. There are many factors that can influence the intention to use Industry 4.0 processes and solutions and change the behavior of organizations and their business models. The aim of this study is to validate the econometric model on assessing the significant impact of distinct factors on the intention to use Industry 4.0 processes and solutions, the benefits of digital transformation perceived by organizational management and the differences between distinct groups analyzed. The research method used within the quantitative study was the sample survey, using the online questionnaire as a data collection tool. Three hundred forty-seven valid questionnaires were collected and the response rate of the respondents was 64.25%. A new structural model was generated based on the elements of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). The results of the study indicated that Perceived competitiveness and Perceived risk have a significant impact on Intention to Use Industry 4.0 processes while Perceived vertical networking solutions and Perceived integrated engineering solutions have a significant influence on the Intention to Use Industry 4.0 solutions. In conclusion, there is a positive and significant association between Intention to Use Industry 4.0 solutions and Benefits of Digital Transformation.

scholarly journals Filling the void of family leadership: institutional support to business model changes in the Italian Industry 4.0 experience

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Cucculelli ◽  
Ivano Dileo ◽  
Marco Pini
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
External Support ◽  
Family Management ◽  
Family Leadership

AbstractWe examine whether the probability of innovating a company’s business model towards the Industry 4.0 paradigm is affected by external institutional support and family leadership. Industry 4.0 is the information-intensive transformation of global manufacturing enabled by Internet technologies aimed at reinventing products and services from design and engineering to manufacturing. Using a sample of 3000 firms from a corporate survey on the manufacturing industry in Italy, our results showed that family leadership has a significant positive influence on the adoption of Industry 4.0 business models, but only in terms of family ownership. By contrast, family management has a negative influence on the probability of adopting a new business model. However, this negative influence is almost totally offset by the presence of the Triple Helix, i.e. the external support by public institutions and universities, which counterbalances the lower propensity of family managers to adopt Industry 4.0 business models. This supporting role only occurs when institutions and universities act together.

scholarly journals IN SEARCH OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODELS FOR COGNITIVE RADIO EVOLUTION

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 230-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vladislav V. Fomin ◽  
Artūras Medeišis ◽  
Daiva Vitkutė-Adžgauskienė
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Radio ◽  
Mobile Communications ◽  
Software Defined Radio ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Spectrum Access ◽  
New Paradigm ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Radio Communications ◽  
Telecommunications Infrastructure ◽  
Radio Frequency Spectrum

In this paper we examine the emerging industry of Cognitive Radio/Software Defined Radio (CR/SDR), a sector which in some ways seconds the industry structure of the cellular mobile communications, while bearing distinctive characteristics. Any radio telecommunications infrastructure depends on scarce resources – radio frequency spectrum – that require policy decisions for allocation to specific countries and services. CR/SDR may constitute a new paradigm in radio communications as it may completely or partially eliminate the role of the regulator in minutiae of spectrum access authorization. In this paper, we review scarce literature on CR/SDR to analyze the relationships between political, technological and economic factors in order to identify drivers and barriers to the emergence of new techno-economic paradigm of CR/SDR. Our discussion of business opportunities for CR/SDR includes analysis of applicable spectrum access policies and identification of those of them, which would be most fertile for the development of future CR/SDR business.

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