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

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  • Ettore Bolisani
  • Enrico Scarso

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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.

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  • Ettore Bolisani & Enrico Scarso, 2009. "The role of KIBS in the technological renovation of local economies. Evidence from the computer services sector," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 9(1/2), pages 29-46.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeima:v:9:y:2009:i:1/2:p:29-46
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    1. Gabriele Colombo & Claudio Dell’Era & Federico Frattini & Paolo Landoni, 2016. "Understanding Virtual Knowledge Brokers And Their Differences With Traditional Ones," International Journal of Innovation Management (ijim), World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd., vol. 20(01), pages 1-23, January.
    2. Benoît Desmarchelier & Faridah Djellal & Faïz Gallouj, 2018. "Public Service Innovation Networks (PSINs): Collaborating for Innovation and Value Creation," Working Papers halshs-01934275, HAL.
    3. Benoît Desmarchelier & Faridah Djellal & Faïz Gallouj, 2020. "Towards a servitization of innovation networks: a mapping," Public Management Review, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 22(9), pages 1368-1397, July.
    4. Benoît Desmarchelier & Faridah Djellal & Faïz Gallouj, 2019. "Towards a servitization of innovation networks: from traditional innovation networks to public service innovation networks for social innovation," Post-Print halshs-03177975, HAL.

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