Title :
Diffusion of Wireless Communication Technologies and Technological Lock-in
Author :
Rohner, Nicolas ; Boutellier, Roman
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Technol. & Innovation Manage., ETH Zurich, Zurich
Abstract :
This paper analyses the diffusion of wireless technologies and its contribution to the value proposition of companies. technological dependency on these key technologies was assessed by investigating emerging lock-in effects. The current situation was assessed with 21 case studies in Swiss medium sized enterprises.
Keywords :
industrial economics; mobile communication; telecommunication services; medium sized enterprises; technological dependency; technological lock-in; wireless communication technologies; Communication system security; Communications technology; Companies; Costs; Logistics; Mass production; Paper technology; Standardization; Switches; Wireless communication;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility, 2009 20th International Zurich Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Zurich
Print_ISBN :
978-3-9523286-4-4
DOI :
10.1109/EMCZUR.2009.4783450
