Digital platforms and digital transformation

Schilirò, Daniele (2023): Digital platforms and digital transformation.

Abstract

The paper focuses on two crucial aspects of the digital economy: digital platforms and digital transformation. These two topics play a significant role in shaping the modern business landscape and have implications across various industries. Digital platforms, along with the related digital platform economy, and digital transformation lead to innovative business models and strategies that capitalize on the vast potential of the digital economy. However, the paper points out that digital transformation is not just about technology; it's also about people, processes, and culture.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: digital platforms; digital platform economy; digital transformation; disruptive digital technologies; digital innovation
• Subjects: M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M1 - Business Administration > M13 - New Firms ; Startups; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M2 - Business Economics > M20 - General; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Innovation ; Research and Development ; Technological Change ; Intellectual Property Rights > O30 - General; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O3 - Innovation ; Research and Development ; Technological Change ; Intellectual Property Rights > O39 - Other

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