Interactive Multimedia MUSICNETWORK

2011 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Kia Ng ◽  
Paolo Nesi
Keyword(s):  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
International Association ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Centre Of Excellence ◽  
Multimedia Technologies ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The MUSICNETWORK project was co-supported by the European Commission to bring music industry and related research areas into the interactive multimedia era. It represented a virtual Centre of Excellence during the period of the project and today an international association where music content providers, cultural institutions, industry, and research institutions work together, drawing on their collective assets and mutual interests, to exploit the potential of multimedia music contents with new technologies, tools, products, formats and models. Due to large gaps between needs and real products and solutions, many products in the market fail to exploit the potential of new multimedia technologies effectively. MUSICNETWORK helps research solutions to reach the market by seeking agreements between different actors and formats, by bringing together research institutions, industries, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and experts to build the required momentum to study and define multimedia music modelling and coding for the new age. MUSICNETWORK activities, actions and services are provided through the project website which can be found online at http://www.interactivemusicnetwork.org.

Interactive Multimedia Technologies for Distance Education Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 1157-1164
Author(s):  
Hakikur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
End User ◽  
User Training ◽  
Multimedia Technologies ◽  
New Challenges

Information is typically stored, manipulated, delivered and retrieved using a plethora of existing and emerging technologies. Businesses and organizations must adopt these emerging technologies to remain competitive. However, the evolution and progress of the technology (object orientation, high-speed networking, Internet, etc.) has been so rapid that organizations are constantly facing new challenges in end-user training programs. These new technologies are impacting the whole organization, creating a paradigm shift that in turn enables them to do business in ways never possible before (Chatterjee & Jin, 1997).

Interactive Multimedia Technologies for Distance Education Systems

2011 ◽  
pp. 454-460
Author(s):  
Hakikur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Distance Education ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Interactive Multimedia ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Emerging Technologies ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
End User ◽  
User Training ◽  
Multimedia Technologies ◽  
New Challenges

Information is typically stored, manipulated, delivered and retrieved using a plethora of existing and emerging technologies. Businesses and organizations must adopt these emerging technologies to remain competitive. However, the evolution and progress of the technology (object orientation, high-speed networking, Internet, etc.) has been so rapid that organizations are constantly facing new challenges in end-user training programs. These new technologies are impacting the whole organization, creating a paradigm shift that in turn enables them to do business in ways never possible before (Chatterjee & Jin, 1997).

scholarly journals Research on the Application of E-commerce to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs): the Case of India

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 102
Author(s):  
Nguyen Xuan Trung ◽  
Dang Thai Binh ◽  
Dang Thi Thuy ◽  
Dong Thi Thuy Linh
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
The World ◽  
Fierce Competition ◽  
Medium Enterprises

SMEs account for a large propotion and play an important role in the development of each country in the world, including India. The globalization will bring many advantages for enterprises however SMEs will face fierce competition at the local, national and international level. In order to maintain and promote the important role of SMEs in the context of increased competition, SMEs have to change and adopt new technologies. E-commerce and digital technologies are bringing opportunities to help SMEs improve their competitiveness, narrow the gap with big enterprises thanks to their fairness and flexibility of the digital business environment. According to UNIDO (2017), India is one of the countries successfully applying e-commerce to SMEs. Contributing to this success is the important role of the Indian government. Therefore, this paper focuses on researching the application of e-commerce to SMEs in terms of the role of government in promoting and creating ecosystem for SMEs and e-commerce development.

Fostering technology transfer in industrial biotechnology by academic spin-offs

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunter Festel ◽  
Philipp Rittershaus
Keyword(s):  
Technology Transfer ◽  
Multinational Enterprises ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Technological Development ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Commercial Application ◽  
Industrial Biotechnology ◽  
Research Institutions

Industrial biotechnology is the commercial application of biotechnology using cells or components of cells, like enzymes, for industrial production processes including consumer goods, bioenergy and biomaterials. In the last years this area has gone through a fast technological development resulting in a high number of basic technologies based on research efforts at universities and research institutions. But a technology transfer gap exists between basic research and the commercialisation of the results. This gap can be closed by academic spin-offs which manage the technology transfer from universities and research institutions to industrial companies. After the spin-off process, the technology is further developed within the new venture normally using additional resources from external investors. As soon as the technology reaches a certain grade of maturity, the spin-offs can co-operate with an established company and work for them as a service provider or be acquired. The chosen approach of technology transfer depends on the type of company. Whereas multinational enterprises (MNEs) are very active in making new technologies available both by acquiring spin-offs or engaging them as service providers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are focused on partnering with spin-offs, due to limited financial and management resources.

scholarly journals Directions of activation of investment activity of small and medium enterprises of the agricultural sector

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidiia Shynkaruk ◽  
◽  
Kateryna Alekseieva ◽  
Olha Tsokol ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Public Programs ◽  
Investment Activity ◽  
Agrarian Sector ◽  
Modern Economic ◽  
The Government ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The article substantiates the directions of investment activity of the small and medium enterprises of the agrarian sector of Ukraine. The role of the small and medium sized enterprises is well-grounded in modern economic conditions and the need to intensify their investment activities is shown. The current situation with the development of such enterprises is analyzed and the specific measures to stimulate the investment activity are indicated. It is proved that the investment activity of small and medium-sized agrarian enterprises should be intensified. It is obvious that the large agrarian enterprises possess more abilities in attracting investments in particular in implementing the new technologies. However, these are the small and medium sized agrarian enterprises able to reach both economic and social goals and serve as an elevator for the youth in the villages. Also the food security function is implemented by the small and medium-sized agrarian enterprises. The analysis of the data on the development of small and medium-sized agrarian enterprises in Ukraine shows the importance of them for the economic growth and the development of the national economy. Their development was unfortunately negatively affected by the fast spread of the corona virus in the world and the following quarantine restrictions. The data on the development of small and medium agrarian enterprises in Ukraine and in Germany has been presented in order to compare and to use the positive German experience in domestic conditions. In current conditions it is necessary to implement urgent measures to support the small and medium enterprises, i.e. to reduce the tax burden, to provide access to markets, in particular by stimulating the export activities of small and medium enterprises, to increase the level of digitalization of them. Presently there are public programs for support of the small and medium agrarian enterprises introduced by the Government. If these measures prove to be effective there are positive anticipations concerning the renewal and intensification of the development of small and medium enterprises in Ukraine.

E-Commerce Training with Virtual Commerce Simulation

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Alper Özpinar ◽  
Erdem Yavuz
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Size Structure ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Online Simulation ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Digital Money ◽  
Electronic Marketing ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
And Training

Over the last decade, commerce has experienced several major revolutions in size, structure, and competition. The importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has become more important within this market structure. Electronic Commerce, commonly known as electronic marketing or e-commerce that consists of the buying and selling of products or services over electronic systems, is more profitable and affordable than ever before. However, few SMEs have been taking advantage of e-commerce due to the lack of education and training in new technologies. This paper presents the case study of e-commerce training for SME’s with the aid of classical classroom training and “Virtual Commerce,” an online commerce game. In Virtual Commerce, every participant owns a company and a certain amount of digital money. They can act as a consumer that purchase from other participant sites and as a supplier for the others. Market conditions, discount rates, and requirements are set by the system operators. This methodology and training has applied to 30 SME’s from different sectors. The aim of the project is to lower the costs for the SME’s e-commerce training through e-learning and to improve participants’ abilities with online simulation.

scholarly journals THE INTERNATIONALIZATION OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES AND HUMAN CAPITAL / MAŽŲ IR VIDUTINIŲ ĮMONIŲ INTERNACIONALIZACIJA IR ŽMOGIŠKASIS KAPITALAS

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Godelytė ◽  
Renata Korsakiene
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Analysis And Synthesis ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Small and medium enterprises (SME’s) are generally recognised as a factor, which influences economic growth and impacting competitiveness of country. In the context of globalization the impact of internationalization of SME’s is increasing and determines development of new technologies. The internationalization of SME’s is determined to a large extent by the human capital of entrepreneurs/managers. The aim of this article is to analyse and summarise elements of human capital, that are discussed in scientific literature and to distinguish the most important for SME’s internationalization. The research is based on the evaluation of human capital in scientific literature and analysis and synthesis of questions of SME’s internationalization. Mažos ir vidutinės įmonės yra visuotinai pripažįstamos kaip ekonominį augimą lemiantis veiksnys, turintis poveikį šalies konkurencingumo didinimui. Globalizacijos kontekste didėja MVĮ internacionalizacijos vaidmuo, lemiantis naujų technologijų plėtojimą. MVĮ internacionalizaciją stipriai įtakoja savininkų / vadovų turimas žmogiškasis kapitalas. Šiame straipsnyje siekiama išanalizuoti ir apibendrinti mokslinėje literatūroje aptinkamus žmogiškojo kapitalo elementus bei išskirti svarbiausius MVĮ internacionalizacijai. Atliktas tyrimas yra pagrįstas mokslinės literatūros žmogiškojo kapitalo vertinimo ir MVĮ internacionalizacijos klausimais analize bei sinteze.

scholarly journals Antecedents of Knowledge Acquisition in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-91
Author(s):  
Bernice Korkor Gligah Gligah ◽  
Norzaidahwati Zaidin ◽  
Eugene Okyere-Kwakye
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Environmental Knowledge ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Firm Objectives ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Essential Path ◽  
Knowledge Market

Knowledge acquisition has gained several research areas, such as human resources, marketing, finance, performance, and so forth. It has been acknowledged as an essential path for business success. While firms recognize the importance of knowledge acquisition to enhance business performance, previous literature indicates that SME’s are limited in knowledge acquisition efforts corroborated by the limited research in knowledge sources. For SMEs, knowledge acquisition can be identified as a vital variable as its absence may often hamper the leverage of attaining firm objectives. The frugality of research in discussing the antecedent factors in knowledge acquisition unequivocally, in the Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises is the motivation for the present study. Based on previous studies the study develops a conceptual framework to suggest a relationship between knowledge acquisition and four antecedent factors (domestic knowledge, market knowledge, technological knowledge, and environmental knowledge). A Questionnaire is proposed to collect data and Smart PLS would be used to analyze the data. Conclusion/Recommendations: This study attempts to discuss some of the precursor variables that can affect knowledge acquisition.

scholarly journals FINANCE AND TECHNOLOGY: KEY CHALLENGES FACED BY SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN OMAN

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 01-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mr. Abdullah Al Buraiki ◽  
Dr. M. Firdouse Rahman Khan
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
Technical Support ◽  
Smooth Transition ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Window System ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Purpose: The objectives of the study were to critically investigate the challenges faced by SMEs; to analyze SMEs difficulties during adopting new technologies and to critically investigate the difficulties in the form of policies and procedures. Design/methodology/approach: For this research study, purposive sampling methodology was adopted. Using a well-defined questionnaire, 257 samples were collected from all over Oman. The data collected was recorded, tabulated, summarized and the tests – Chi-square tests, Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests and regression analysis were carried to obtain the results. Findings: The study reveals that most of the respondents got delay in the commencement of business due to lack of finance. It is also revealed that the SMEs are in dire need of technical support at the time of commencement of their businesses and need support to establish IT infrastructure. Research limitations/Implications: The study suggests that the adequate support from General Authority for SMEs can change the scenario of setting up of the SMEs in a smooth transition and the interim advances by the financial institutions can help them avoid time lag. Social implications: The study suggests that the Governmental authority should monitor and follow up SMEs to avoid the SME units becoming sick and provide technical support, guidance and nurse the units, if they become sick. Also, the licensing for the SME units should be made easier through single window system. Originality/Value: Only a very few have examined the main challenges faced by SMEs in Oman. Our study includes selected samples of SMEs and not the micro enterprises. The study can further be extended to all the MSMEs in all the regions / Governorates of Oman.

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