The role of KIBS in the technological renovation of local economies. Evidence from the computer services sector

Ettore Bolisani and Enrico Scarso

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, 2009, vol. 9, issue 1/2, 29-46

Abstract: In the current economic climate, the survival of local production systems of small firms depends on their capability to keep pace with the technological progress. This requires the inclusion in innovation networks, where an important role is played by Knowledge-Intensive Business Services (KIBS) firms. The paper investigates the role of local KIBS companies as disseminators of innovations to regional production systems. A study of computer KIBS in the North-east of Italy is illustrated. The analysis provides insights into technology transfer seen as a process of knowledge communication and transfer, and the central role of KIBS in this process.

Keywords: KIBS; knowledge-intensive business services; computer services; innovation networks; technology transfer; knowledge brokers; case studies; technological renovation; local economies; small firms; knowledge communication; knowledge transfer; Italy; regional development. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009
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