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Emerging Business Networks as a Result of Technological Convergence

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The paper discusses the process of technological convergence as a cause for business network emergence. Technological convergence stems from the integration of technologies and is predominant in, for instance, the ICT sector. The article findings suggest that technological convergence forces actors to re-evaluate core competences, roles and positions as well as partner choices in an increasingly technologically complex business environment, and suggests that one way of managing complex technological change and convergence processes is through forming and engaging in intentionally developed business nets.

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Nyström, AG. Emerging Business Networks as a Result of Technological Convergence. J Bus Mark Manag 3, 239–260 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12087-009-0025-5

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