Information Technology Investment Research Articles

Determinants of Green Technology Diffusion and Green Trade

Purpose - This study aims to explore the factors that contribute to the international diffusion of green technology and further analyze the relationship between green technology diffusion and green trade. Previous studies and theoretical foundations suggest that economic, technological, and institutional environments are important factors influencing the diffusion of green technology among countries. For this study, trade openness, intellectual property protection, the level of development of information and communication technology (ICT), research and development (R&D) investment, environmental regulations, and environmental norms were used as the key factors in the diffusion of green technology. In addition, a comparative analysis of OECD and non-OECD countries is conducted.
 Design/methodology - Panel data were collected from 58 countries for the period 2007-2019. The empirical analysis consists of two parts, first exploring the drivers of green technology diffusion using the feasible generalized least squares (FGLS) method, and then analyzing the linkage between green technology diffusion and green trade using the two-stage least squares (2SLS) model. The demand for green technology is expected to vary among countries because of their different economic development levels and goals. A comparative analysis was conducted based on the classification of countries by the level of economic development.
 Findings - We found that the level of intellectual property protection, R&D investment and environmental norms contribute positively to the diffusion of green technology. However, there is a negative correlation between trade openness, environmental regulations and green technology diffusion. Green technology diffusion positively affects green trade. Moreover, the positive impact of green technology diffusion on green trade is more pronounced in non-OECD countries than in OECD countries.
 Originality/value - Previous studies have focused on technology transfer and green technology innovation at the firm level; however, research on green technology diffusion is insufficient. This study investigated the determinants of green technology diffusion at the national level. The study also explored the relationship between green technology diffusion and green trade. It helps to fill the gap in the literature on green technology diffusion and provides a reference for future studies. Additionally, our findings offer valuable guidance for government and corporate decision-makers in formulating strategies for the transfer of green technologies and sustainable development initiatives.

Impact of Information Technology Investment on Operational Performance of MSEs in Rural Areas

Impact of Information Technology Investment on Operational Performance of MSEs in Rural Areas

A Systematic Review on Products and Services of IBS Software Private Limited

Purpose: The airline industry is one of the important sectors in all aspects of human life. The word ‘Aviation’ means the flying vehicles that come under airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned aircraft such as drones, UAVS, etc. This industry is mainly classified into two types, Airlines and Aviation industry. An Airlines business offers air travelling services for people or cargo, whereas the aviation industry is based on the working of defence systems, manufacturing, and training-based things. The modern airline industry is very important because of its globalized nature, helping to connect all continents, countries, and cultures. The aviation industry is a major backbone of every country's annual economy. Every country's international airports are major hubs for overseas trading around the world. It gives direction to a country's international competitiveness and global investments in tourism, IT, and infrastructure. The largest aircraft manufacturing companies in the airline sector are European player Airbus and US-based Boeing. Many airline companies work in national and international sectors, based on annual revenue the leading companies are American airlines, Delta airlines, Southwest airlines, China southern airlines, Ryanair airlines, KLN royal airlines, Turkish airlines, etc. IBS software is a leading provider of new-generation IT products in the logistics, transportation, and travel industry. The ultimate aim of IBS is to offer their clients maximum efficiency, improve revenue, increase safety, analyse growth and reduce total cost. Their service delivery area included the oil & gas sector, airport management, cruise lines, and tour operators. IBS software is a CMM Level 5 certified airline software development company having offices in America, Europe, Japan, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and Africa. Objective: IBS Software Pvt Ltd, a SaaS -related aviation software development company located in Techno Park, Trivandrum, Kerala is the subject of the company analysis case study. Design/Methodology/Approach: The pertinent data and specifics for this case study on IBS came from product papers that were released in a variety of peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and business websites. Additional details have been given in white papers. Findings/Result: The study of this paper focuses on the company's products and services, Business strategy with their Partners and Alliances, Recruitment and training strategy of IBS Software, Corporate social responsibility, and analysis based on SWOT. Originality Value: The study provides a brief overview of IBS Software Private Limited products & services, In-depth knowledge about flight and staff application, flight repair solutions, customer convocation, License agencies, employee transit, and payload administrations. Type of Paper: Case Study.

Top managers with information technology backgrounds and digital transformation: Evidence from small and medium companies

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to successfully realize digital transformation (DT) due to constraints of size, technology, capital, and the ability and willingness to transform. This study first investigates the effect of top managers with information technology (IT) backgrounds on SMEs' DT from the perspective of within the business organization by using Chinese-listed company data from 2005 to 2020. The results show that IT top managers significantly facilitate SMEs' DT, especially for non-state-owned companies and those located in highly market-oriented regions. Mechanism analysis reveals that IT top managers promote SMEs' DT by increasing IT investment, reducing information asymmetry, and lowering financing constraints. Our findings provide new insights into solving SMEs' DT dilemma and improving the endogenous dynamics of digitalization among SMEs from a top-down perspective within the company.

Natural resources utilization, ICT growth, and renewable energy consumption: Pathways to sustainable development in China

Economic progress drives industrial development, leading to increased natural resource extraction. The excessive use of natural resources through practices such as cultivation, deforestation, and excavation can harm ecological quality. In line with this, the present study examines the influence of natural resources on CO2 emissions in China. The study covers 31 years, from 1990 to 2021, and employs the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributive Lag (NARDL) methodology. The empirical findings indicate that a positive shock in natural resources reduces CO2 emissions, while a negative shock in natural resources increases CO2 emissions. Additionally, the study reveals that information and communication technology (ICT) and foreign direct investment (FD) contribute to the rise in CO2 emissions. Causality analysis further confirms these associations. Based on the empirical investigations, it is deduced that the economy should devise strategies to manage natural resources effectively. Furthermore, adopting renewable energy emerges as a crucial approach to mitigate CO2 emissions in the studied economy.

Wealth effects of firm's strategic technology investments: evidence from Ethereum blockchain

PurposeEthereum-based blockchain technology (EBT) affords members of the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) a market advantage in deploying blockchain within their organizations, including cybersecurity and operational benefits, that leads firms to strategically invest in this nascent technology. However, the impact of such strategic investments in EBT has yet to be explored in the context of its relationship to firm value. Therefore, this study explores EBT-specific firm-level characteristics that result in a stock market reaction to announcements of strategic investments.Design/methodology/approachThe authors use the event study methodology, strategic investment literature and signaling theory as contextualizing frameworks for their study. Additionally, the authors explore a new method for examining technology investments as a strategic counter to cybersecurity threats.FindingsFirms that signal to the market their strong commitment to their strategic investment by developing an EBT proof of concept see significantly higher market returns. Firms that have had prior cybersecurity incidents are rewarded by the market for strategically investing in EBT, and when firms with large undistributed free cash flows utilize this cash for strategic EBT investment, the market is more likely to reward these firms, indicating the market views EBT investment positively in these circumstances.Originality/valueThe results of this study provide new evidence of the value impact of EBT for firms that suffered cybersecurity events in the past. The authors provide empirical evidence of firm-level characteristics that investors use to discern whether a strategic investment in EBT will drive organizational value. Likewise, the authors demonstrate how signaling affects investor perceptions of strategic information technology (IT) investments in EBT.

Peer governance effects of information security breaches

Peers' information security risks may have sent negative signals to the market, thus forcing firms to strengthen their internal control governance. Solow's paradox, however, suggests that when information technology (IT) investment does not reach equilibrium, firms may still blindly increase IT investment while neglecting information security management. Using the unique information security breaches data released by the China National Information Security Vulnerability Database (CNVD), we find that the peers' information security breaches have a governance effect on firm internal control. The underlying mechanism is that peer information security breach increases the cost of proprietary information and reputation maintenance. In addition, we find that the above peer governance effects are more significant in samples with higher agency conflicts, high-tech industries, and higher supply. Further, our further analysis also shows that the peer governance effects of information security breaches positively affect firms' investment efficiency. Overall, our findings verify the peer governance effects of the information security breaches.

Analysis of the Benefits of SAP S/4 HANA Cloud IT/Is Investment in the Case of PT XYZ

PT XYZ is one of the largest telecommunication companies in Indonesia. In 2020, PT XYZ implemented a digital transformation to increase its excellence by investing in industry telecommunication and information systems (IT/IS) enterprise resource planning software called SAP (System Application and Processing) S/4 HANA Cloud. The study aims to analyze the benefits of these IT investments made in PT XYZ. The results are carried out using the Comparative Analysis of Financial Statements followed by Business Value and Financial Feasibility Analysis and the Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA) method between 2018 and 2021. It can be revealed that the SAP S/4 Hana Cloud investment benefits the company's operations, which are identified in the form of 5 sub-categories that fall into required categories based on Ranti's Generic IT/IS Business Value.

Penerapan Tata Kelola Teknologi Informasi Dengan Menggunakan Framework Cobit 4.1 Pada RSUP. Cipto Mangunkusumo Jakarta

Information Technology is a combination of computerization and telecommunication for procurement, processing, storage and dissemination of information. Utilization of Information Technology has become a necessity in efforts to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of business activities. Information technology in hospitals can be applied as a computer-based hospital service system (Computer-Based Library Systems) to manage administrative and service functions. The fundamental role of information technology in a company is needed to prevent problems that can occur within the company such as data loss, data leakage, inaccurate information available due to incorrect data making data integrity untenable, computer misuse and procurement of high-value information technology investments but not offset by an appropriate return on value. For this reason, it is necessary to have an information system audit control mechanism for the management of information technology
 This study raises cases at RSUP. Cipto Mangunkusumo which is currently in the stage of implementing Information Technology governance as a way to achieve business goals so that the investment that has been issued is comparable to the business goals to be achieved by the hospital.
 Based on the research that has been done, the results of the analysis of most of the process implementation of the COBIT 4.1 Framework in hospitals. Cipto Mangunkusumo is at this level of maturity throughout the IT process in the hospital. Cipto Mangunkusumo is on an average scale of 4, namely Manager, which means it is possible to monitor and measure adherence to procedures so that action can be easily taken if existing processes are not running effectively. Process improvements are carried out regularly and provide best practices.

Simulation Study on the Policy of Coordinated Development of Agriculture and Agricultural Product Logistics in Sichuan Province

This paper utilises the system dynamics theory to develop a simulation model of the agricultural and agricultural product logistics system in Sichuan Province. The coordinated development policy of the agricultural and agricultural product logistics in Sichuan Province is analysed through simulation by adjusting the proportions of investment in the logistics industry, logistics information technology, and agricultural financial input. The study suggests that enhancing investments in logistics industry and logistics information technology leads to an accelerated development in the agricultural product logistics sector, ultimately promoting coordination between the agricultural economy and agricultural product logistics. Moreover, lowering agricultural financial input can lead to more rational allocation and utilization of resources, hence further advancing the coordinated growth of agriculture and agricultural product logistics.

Impact of Information Technology Investment on Operational Performance of MSEs in Rural Areas

Impact of Information Technology Investment on Operational Performance of MSEs in Rural Areas

The Role of Information Technology in Governance Mechanism for Strategic Business Contribution: A Pilot Study

Information Technology Governance (ITG) aligns IT and business transformation in schools. Private schools need to implement a method to evaluate the process of aligning IT strategy with business strategy and whether IT investment supports business objectives. Â What factors influence the ITG of selected Indonesia High School (HS) aligning IT-Business strategy? Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) is a tool for analyzing the ITG model results in this study. The result is the composition of 9 variables with four independent variables (as structure mechanism variables), four dependent variables (as process and relational mechanism variables), and the ITG variable (as the final variable) shows a significant value of 0.75 at the ITG variable. This considerable value means that the ITG supporting variables of four independent and four dependent variables significantly affect the ITG variable by 75%. This study provides information if the system trust variable is increasing due to the influence of good IT strategy (independent) variables and good business (dependent) variables. The recommendation is that this ITG trust model can be used to evaluate the alignment of IT strategy with business strategy and whether IT investment supports business objectives in HS

Analisis Pengendalian dalam Fungsi Manajemen Perpustakaan pada Empat Jenis Perpustakaan di Indonesia

The presence of libraries is a familiar and common phenomenon in society, categorized into four types: public, special, school, and university libraries. However, in Indonesia, libraries face challenges, including financial resources, human resource issues, bureaucratic hurdles, physical resource problems, and information resource issues. These challenges have resulted in many libraries not meeting standards, despite guidelines set by the National Library of Indonesia. Libraries, integral to their management processes, often overlook a crucial function—control. This article delves into control as a key management function, addressing the problems encountered by Indonesian libraries. The focus is on control's role in overcoming issues, employing literature study methods and data analysis through observational literature techniques. The results indicate that all four types of libraries need to implement various techniques and analyses, including cost-benefit and return on investment analysis, benchmarking, leadership support, effective collaboration with librarians and technical staff, based on up-to-date information and corrective actions. Additionally, investments in infrastructure, facilities, information technology, digital resources, and information literacy training are essential.

The Quality of Use of Learning Management Systems in Ugandan Public Universities: Do user-perceived performance and motivation to learn really matter?

The COVID-19 pandemic brought about profound global teaching and learning management shifts. Numerous higher education institutions in Uganda turned to Learning Management Systems (LMS) to adapt. Despite the contemporary digital age and the notable increase in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) investments in universities, LMS in Ugandan public universities have remained unpopular. Hence, an in-depth examination is needed, focusing on users’ perceived performance and its influence on the LMS quality of use. It also considered the mediating role of motivation to learn in this intricate relationship. The research methodology employed was quantitative, utilising a cross-sectional design. A total of 707 participants were selected through a multi-stage sampling process, yielding a response rate of 93%. The hypotheses formulated for this investigation were rigorously tested using Stata software, employing structural equation modelling estimation techniques. The findings revealed a significant influence of users’ perceived performance on the LMS quality of use. However, contrary to the initially hypothesised mediation effects, the indirect influence of perceived performance on the LMS quality of use, as mediated by motivation to learn, experienced a reduction from an initial 0.65 to .034. The study’s conclusions underscore the enduring importance of perceived performance as a pivotal factor in shaping the quality of LMS utilisation. Nevertheless, it is essential to acknowledge that the interplay between perceived performance and motivation to learn in mediating this relationship is more complex and multifaceted than originally anticipated. This nuanced understanding of the dynamics involved in resource-constrained environments offers fresh insights into educational technology adoption and adaptation.

Disparitas Sanksi Administratif Akibat Keterlambatan Pemberitahuan Pengambilalihan Saham Pelaku Usaha Berdasarkan Hukum Persaingan Usaha

In today's growing era of digitalization, data is becoming a very important and valuable resource. Banks around the world generate more than 100 terabytes of data per day. However, only a few banks are able to make good use of the data. The utilization of big data can help banks improve operational efficiency, reduce credit risk, increase customer satisfaction, and increase the profitability of their business. This research is prepared by searching literature and sources of information related to the use of Big Data to improve the business performance of a Bank. The study of 200 people showed that more than 70% already use Big Data. Big Data processing can provide benefits, namely risk mitigation, preventing fraud, building relationships with customers, increasing company profits, increasing company value compared to competitors and increasing company business volume. The benefits of using Big Data generated are improving business performance and assisting the Bank in mitigating the risk of decision-making errors, product cross-selling errors to help identify money laundering practices. Processing Big Data poses challenges, namely the readiness of human resources and large information technology investments. Banks must be careful to anticipate data leaks that cause legal problems.
 
 

Analysis of Walmarts Marketing Strategy in the Context of New Retail

With continuous innovation and wide application of technologies such as the Internet and big data, the Internet economy has flourished, laying the foundation for the transformation of physical retailing to new retailing. The main advantage of new retailing lies in the combination of the quality experience of physical stores with the high efficiency of online retailing, which points the way for the development of the retail industry. Taking Walmart Company, a world-renowned retail industry giant, as a case study, the paper adopts the 7PS marketing mix theory to study the current marketing situation of Walmart Company. The research found that Walmart has problems such as unreasonable packaging and display of some products and an inefficient logistics supply chain. To this end, this paper proposes optimization solutions including the improvement in product quality, the investment in intelligent information technology, and the construction of a centralized supply chain management model.

Digitalization and employment in Europe: the role of firm's size and the complementarity of R&D

The empirical research finds a contingent, slightly positive net effect on the relationship between digitalization and employment, resulting from the automation and reinstatement of jobs, the two countervailing forces revealed by the theoretical literature. We dig down at the features of this relationship, using two waves of Innobarometer surveys to capture the innovation investments of a sample of European enterprises in 2015 and 2016. Adding to previous studies, we identify an inverted U‐shape between degrees of digitalization and employment; this effect is more prominent in small companies with fewer than 50 employees. The effect diminishes for very large companies. In addition, we show complementarity links between research and development (R&D) investments and digital ones proxied by investing in software development and acquiring hardware and software. Specifically, we find support for a positive association between employment and investment in information technology (IT) assets and R&D. On average, companies that invest in both IT and R&D have 11.5% more employees than those that embrace just one. While we observe that small companies that invest in either type of IT asset employ more people, at larger enterprises, the positive effect is only found when they invest in both. The study supports the findings using alternative regression methods, quantile, and Lewbel instrumental variables.

The Impacts of Information Technology Investment and Organizational Capabilities on Organizational Performance: Evidence from Indonesian Public Sectors

The Impacts of Information Technology Investment and Organizational Capabilities on Organizational Performance: Evidence from Indonesian Public Sectors

Investigating How Procurement Strategies Influence the Performance of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

This study explores the impact that procurement methods have on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the manufacturing industry. In this industry, achieving higher levels of competitiveness and long-term sustainability requires efficient procurement management. The study carefully examines the complex relationship between SME performance and their procurement methods using a regression-based methodology. Quantitative information is methodically collected using carefully designed questionnaires, with an emphasis on important areas including information technology integration, supplier selection, and ethical purchasing. The study's conclusions highlight how different procurement strategies have a significant impact on SMEs' performance and highlight how important they are to raising service standards. Specifically, the study shows information technology as a vital factor contributing to enhanced service quality, demonstrating a statistically significant and favorable association. Furthermore, it has been discovered that a business's efficiency can be significantly impacted by the proper selection of suppliers. This study provides SME managers with insightful recommendations in light of these findings. They are urged to make strategic investments in information technology, which can improve data management, automate procedures, improve communication, and streamline operations, all of which can result in higher service quality and productivity. SME managers should also place a high priority on establishing and maintaining strong relationships with dependable suppliers who offer premium materials and components, given the critical relevance of supplier selection. This will have a direct impact on the final product's overall quality. Managers should give ethical issues top priority while making purchases in order to promote a responsible and ethical image.

Assessing the environmental effects of ICT and renewable energy: roles of financial development, innovation, and trade.

In today's world of rapidly expanding economies, the fundamental aim of most nations is to raise the quality of living for their citizens. The investigation aims to analyze how environmental rules affect the emergence of environmentally conscious economies. This research focused on China's 26 provinces to investigate the elements influencing green economic development. These components included information and communication technology (ICT), industrial structure (IND), human capital (EDU), and foreign direct investment. Spatial modeling and SBM methods were utilized to show that there is still a connection between the variables after all these years using yearly time series data that began in 2000. Overall, the results suggest that environmental regulation helps green economic development (GDE), whereas industrial structure significantly hinders. Similar to the previous point, information and communication technology has a favorable influence on building a sustainable economy. The problem of ensuring long-term economic growth via information and communication technology is complicated and has scholars engaged in exciting discussion. The expansion of the green economy is also affected by factors such as human capital and foreign direct investment. This study's findings illuminate the economic effects of environmental regulations and support the contention that such laws are necessary for accomplishing the win-win goals of green economic development and environmental protection. This means that the research provides a fresh perspective to consider the monetary effects of environmental restrictions.