info: Volume 3 Issue 6

Telecommunications in times of crisis: reflections on September 11

A. Michael Noll

Looks at how different, alternative, forms of communication helped cope with the September 11 crisis in the most tragic of times. States if there is any real lesson to be learned…

The European 3G paradox

Erik Bohlin

Discusses several options to remedy the emerging European 3G (third‐generation) paradox with regard to mobile hype. Emphasizes 5 major proposals and actions brought up by the…

3G mobile policy: the case of Japan

Lara Srivastava

Outlines Japan’s journey to third‐generation mobile (3G). Posits a number of factors have been responsible for driving Japan in the direction of 3G. Examines developments in 3G…

The impact of e‐commerce on the value chain

Paul Desruelle, Jean‐Claude Burgelman

Presents a view of the forecast impact of e‐commerce on developments of value chains in several economic sectors, with a time horizon of 2005. Highlights the scenarios that were…

Strategic implications of “get serious” online technologies

Stephen Pumphrey

Illuminates a selection of technologies that will enhance the interactions between companies and consumers, revealing some strategic ramifications of these developments across a…

Information technologies for rural development: between promises and mirages

Mario Zappacosta

Chronicles information and communication technologies (ICTs) – all electronic and digital means of capturing, processing, sharing, storing and retrieving information – are widely…