The wide application of new information and communication technologies(ICTs) has been argued to be critical to business success of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) ,especially to those in the developing countr...The wide application of new information and communication technologies(ICTs) has been argued to be critical to business success of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) ,especially to those in the developing countries.Drawing upon existing literature,this article will examine the determinants of ICTs application in SMEs in China based on data collected from interviews with top managers and/or owners of 70 SMEs.We identify 20 factors affecting ICTs application in SMEs in China and divide them into four broad categories,namely pressures,firm specific factors,technical factors and local milieu.We also pay special attention to the Chinese business environment affecting ICTs application.Our analysis shows that local ICT infrastructure,external pressures from competitors and ICT knowledge of employees are the determinants of Internet application by SMEs,while product characteristics and market target are important factors of e-commerce adoption.展开更多
The introduction of new information and communication technologies in Vietnam has had significant impacts on every sector, and changed the face of the whole Vietnamese society. New cultures, customs, and norms have be...The introduction of new information and communication technologies in Vietnam has had significant impacts on every sector, and changed the face of the whole Vietnamese society. New cultures, customs, and norms have been introduced to compete with the country＇s traditional values. In the context of Vietnamese sustained economic growth and social development, university education in Vietnam falls behind those from regional countries, partly because the influences of＇ information and communication technologies to the society as well as the education system at the paradigm levels have not been properly understood. In order to reverse this trend, a comprehensive renovation in university education must be carried out, and one of the first issues to be addressed is to reach a national consensus on the traditional and emerging social and educational values in Vietnam.展开更多
The rhythm and lifestyle of the twenty-first century are closely connected to information and communication technology （ICT） which is essential for further development of the economy and society. In the world of glo...The rhythm and lifestyle of the twenty-first century are closely connected to information and communication technology （ICT） which is essential for further development of the economy and society. In the world of globalization and rapid changes, the application of ICT in schools has become a significant factor of social development. Classic methods of teaching as well as managing a school interweave with the modern ones. Lifelong learning has become a necessity. The extent of ICT application is demonstrated in this paper.展开更多
The article explains the role and future trend of IT industry,and states that information technology represented by the Internet and computers has brought about the third industrial revolution in history.An important ...The article explains the role and future trend of IT industry,and states that information technology represented by the Internet and computers has brought about the third industrial revolution in history.An important impetus for economic growth in modern times,the IT industry has greatly promoted sustainable development and is profoundly changing mankind's way of life and production.In discussing the development trend of world IT industry,the article suggests that with potential new breakthroughs in information technology,the trend of agglomeration and integration of industries has become increasingly obvious,competition of intellectual properties and standards is intensifying and ubiquitous network is taking shape.It points out that China should bring into better play the role of IT industry as an'amplifier'in economic growth,a'transformer'in development mode and a'propeller'in industrial upgrading.It is important to follow a policy that emphasizes independent innovation,market-driven approach,open and compatible technologies,integrated and comprehensive applications, and serving both military and civil purposes,so that a quantum leap of IT industry will be achieved.China should advance industrialization with information technologies and promote the IT industry in the course of industrialization in an effort to build an IT industry with Chinese characteristics.Greater efforts should be made to develop such core sectors as microelectronics,computer,software,key components and materials,as well as sectors with international competitiveness,including broadband mobile communication,next-generation network and information services.Continued improvement should be made in policies guiding the development of IT industry with a view to making China a country with a strong IT industry by 2020.展开更多
基金the financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China for the research conducted (Grant no.40571047)
文摘The wide application of new information and communication technologies(ICTs) has been argued to be critical to business success of small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) ,especially to those in the developing countries.Drawing upon existing literature,this article will examine the determinants of ICTs application in SMEs in China based on data collected from interviews with top managers and/or owners of 70 SMEs.We identify 20 factors affecting ICTs application in SMEs in China and divide them into four broad categories,namely pressures,firm specific factors,technical factors and local milieu.We also pay special attention to the Chinese business environment affecting ICTs application.Our analysis shows that local ICT infrastructure,external pressures from competitors and ICT knowledge of employees are the determinants of Internet application by SMEs,while product characteristics and market target are important factors of e-commerce adoption.
文摘The introduction of new information and communication technologies in Vietnam has had significant impacts on every sector, and changed the face of the whole Vietnamese society. New cultures, customs, and norms have been introduced to compete with the country＇s traditional values. In the context of Vietnamese sustained economic growth and social development, university education in Vietnam falls behind those from regional countries, partly because the influences of＇ information and communication technologies to the society as well as the education system at the paradigm levels have not been properly understood. In order to reverse this trend, a comprehensive renovation in university education must be carried out, and one of the first issues to be addressed is to reach a national consensus on the traditional and emerging social and educational values in Vietnam.
文摘The rhythm and lifestyle of the twenty-first century are closely connected to information and communication technology （ICT） which is essential for further development of the economy and society. In the world of globalization and rapid changes, the application of ICT in schools has become a significant factor of social development. Classic methods of teaching as well as managing a school interweave with the modern ones. Lifelong learning has become a necessity. The extent of ICT application is demonstrated in this paper.
文摘The article explains the role and future trend of IT industry,and states that information technology represented by the Internet and computers has brought about the third industrial revolution in history.An important impetus for economic growth in modern times,the IT industry has greatly promoted sustainable development and is profoundly changing mankind's way of life and production.In discussing the development trend of world IT industry,the article suggests that with potential new breakthroughs in information technology,the trend of agglomeration and integration of industries has become increasingly obvious,competition of intellectual properties and standards is intensifying and ubiquitous network is taking shape.It points out that China should bring into better play the role of IT industry as an'amplifier'in economic growth,a'transformer'in development mode and a'propeller'in industrial upgrading.It is important to follow a policy that emphasizes independent innovation,market-driven approach,open and compatible technologies,integrated and comprehensive applications, and serving both military and civil purposes,so that a quantum leap of IT industry will be achieved.China should advance industrialization with information technologies and promote the IT industry in the course of industrialization in an effort to build an IT industry with Chinese characteristics.Greater efforts should be made to develop such core sectors as microelectronics,computer,software,key components and materials,as well as sectors with international competitiveness,including broadband mobile communication,next-generation network and information services.Continued improvement should be made in policies guiding the development of IT industry with a view to making China a country with a strong IT industry by 2020.
