The use of digital technologies by small and medium enterprises during COVID-19: Implications for theory and practice

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Highlights:

• Limited research exists on SMEs’ DT use to address COVID-19 consequences.

• Relates DT deployment by SMEs to secure business continuity.

• Outlines research on the SMEs’ use of DT to deal with COVID-19 issues.

• Reflects on managerial implications SMEs’ use of using DT to deal COVID-19 issues.

摘要

•Limited research exists on SMEs’ DT use to address COVID-19 consequences.•Relates DT deployment by SMEs to secure business continuity.•Outlines research on the SMEs’ use of DT to deal with COVID-19 issues.•Reflects on managerial implications SMEs’ use of using DT to deal COVID-19 issues.

论文关键词:Digital technologies,Business continuity,Extreme disruptions,Pandemic,COVID-19

论文评审过程:Received 19 June 2020, Revised 19 June 2020, Accepted 19 June 2020, Available online 1 July 2020, Version of Record 19 October 2020.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102192