Title: Information networks and competitive advantage: issues for government policy and corporate strategy

Authors: Francois Bar, Michael Borrus

Addresses: Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy (BRIE), 2234 Piedmont Avenue, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA ' Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy (BRIE), 2234 Piedmont Avenue, UC Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720, USA

Abstract: As the competitive environment changes network technologies become increasingly important to the achievement of corporate strategic objectives. Even in more stable markets environments, the intensive use of telecommunications networks can produce a broad range of benefits. To make these gains requires the seamless interweaving of telecommunications capabilities and business activities. Very few companies are near to implementing this network-strategy ideal.

Keywords: competitive advantage; economic performance; government policy; information networks; strategic advantage; technology management; telecommunications learning cycle; corporate strategy.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTM.1992.025733

International Journal of Technology Management, 1992 Vol.7 No.6/7/8, pp.398 - 408

Published online: 24 May 2009 *

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