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On the role of small firms in cluster evolution: the case of internet development in Norway during the 1990s

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  • Jartrud Steinsli
  • Olav R. Spilling

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In December 1991, a group of 16 people from the University of Oslo, with core knowledge in the field of informatics and computing services, met for a "pizza meeting" and decided to start a new company, Oslonett. In Norway, this case represents the first attempt to commercialise emerging internet technology. Diverse, multifaceted development followed. The Oslonett initiative led to a "chain reaction" in which many different actors took part. The original Oslonett was transferred into new companies, and a number of spin-offs ensued. The purpose of this paper is to present the Oslonett case in detail; and to illustrate important mechanisms of cluster evolution, by following the actors who were involved in the initial start-up. The role of different actors is analysed from the perspectives of innovation systems and high-technology clusters, and the role of small firms is examined in relation to other actors, in particular the University of Oslo and larger firms.

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  • Jartrud Steinsli & Olav R. Spilling, 2004. "On the role of small firms in cluster evolution: the case of internet development in Norway during the 1990s," International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Inderscience Enterprises Ltd, vol. 4(2/3), pages 194-215.
    • Handle: RePEc:ids:ijeima:v:4:y:2004:i:2/3:p:194-215
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