Technological Convergence: a Strategic Perspective

Cristina Borés (), Carme Saurina Canals () and Ricard Torres

No 2, Working Papers of the Department of Economics, University of Girona from Department of Economics, University of Girona

Abstract: The information and communication technologies (ICT) sectors are in a process of technological convergence. Determinant factors in this process are the liberalisation of the telecommunications markets and technological change. Many firms are engaged in a process of mergers and alliances to position themselves in this new framework. Technological and demand uncertainties are very important. Our objective in this paper is to study the economic determinants of the strategies of the firms. With this aim, we review some key technological and demand aspects. We shed some light on the strategic motivations of the firms by establishing a parallel with the evolution of the retailing sector.

Keywords: Technological Convergence; Demand Uncertainty; technological Uncertainty; Technology Life Cycle; Internet; Multimedia; Strategy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: L22 L82 L86 L96 O33 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2001-06
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