ABSTRACT
This introduction presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in the subsequent chapters of this book. The book argues that industry and technology policies play a huge role in emerging economics and discuss critical technologies as a tool for gaining national technological independence. It aims to contextualize the interplay between digital business models and dynamic capabilities by aligning the internal organizational factors with the external competitive environment. The book explores the growing evidence that cities are the nurseries for innovation. It summarizes innovation theories on agglomeration, spillovers, and externality to show the importance of attractive and well-designed places for economic competitiveness. The book identifies mechanisms and models of IT-driven service innovation to show how information technology impacts innovation in services.
