Ubiquitous computing and its effects on small businesses |
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Authors: | Sang M. Lee Sang-hyun Park Seong No Yoon Taewon Hwang |
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Affiliation: | (1) College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0491, USA;(2) National Information Society Agency, NIA Bldg, 77, Mugyo-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, 100-775, Korea;(3) College of Business Administration, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA 31404, USA |
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Abstract: | Much of the previous literature on ubiquitous computing (UbiComp) has been limited to case studies, reporting innovative practices of specific technologies (e.g., RFID) and social issues. There is a general paucity of research on strategic application of UbiComp, especially to small businesses. To address this issue, this study provides a broad overview of the current practices of UbiComp in leading countries and presents possible future directions. Then, the effects of UbiComp on small businesses are discussed. Through a cross-national comparative analysis, we present four strategies to provide some guidance to the countries that are currently considering entering into the UbiComp race. |
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Keywords: | Ubiquitous computing RFID Cross-national comparative analysis Small businesses |
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