The Impact of Fibre Connectivity on SMEs - Benefits and Business Opportunities

Drawing on research conducted over the last 3 years in Cornwall, UK, this new book explores the impact of the EU/BT funded introduction of fibre broadband on rural SMEs. Including a qualitative methodology and in depth focus groups with over 200 companies, The Impact of Fibre Connectivity on SMEs provides a detailed, in depth, analysis to challenge conventionally held beliefs in the value of subsidy and policy pressure in the deployment of such projects. With focus on regional development in the UK as well as exploration of the wider EU context, the book presents a genuine insight into the technology adoption and technology provision.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction.- Chapter 2 Defining the Research Context.- Chapter 3 Moving Up the Information Superhighway.- Chapter 4 Early impact - Take Up and the Virtuous Circle of Connectivity.- Chapter 5 Always wanting more.- Chapter 6 Conclusions, Recommendations and the Future.

Summary

Drawing on research conducted over the last 3 years in Cornwall, UK, this new book explores the impact of the EU/BT funded introduction of fibre broadband on rural SMEs. Including a qualitative methodology and in depth focus groups with over 200 companies, The Impact of Fibre Connectivity on SMEs provides a detailed, in depth, analysis to challenge conventionally held beliefs in the value of subsidy and policy pressure in the deployment of such projects. With focus on regional development in the UK as well as exploration of the wider EU context, the book presents a genuine insight into the technology adoption and technology provision.

Product details

• Authors: Hazel Lacohée, Andy Phippen
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.06.2018
• EAN: 9783319837666
• ISBN: 978-3-31-983766-6
• No. of pages: 148
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 10 mm x 211 mm
• Weight: 217 g
• Illustrations: IX, 148 p.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > Application software; C, Business and Management, IT in Business, Management science, Management information systems, Business mathematics & systems, Business applications, Software Management, Business IT Infrastructure