Latvia's Readiness to Adopt Future Technology

Akadēmiskā Dzīve 2016
Sanita Meijere

The aim of the study is to analyse current situation and challenges of the use of Information Communication Technology (ICT) solutions in Latvia and propose recommendation for better use of ICT tools and solutions to enable faster growth. The scope is limited to ICT solutions and tools and supporting infrastructure. Extensive literature review and statistical data analyses are conducted to gain the data for preparation of the recommendation. Main sources are World Economic Forum materials, surveys on global ICT development by various international organizations, local (Latvian) ICT tools` / solutions` penetration survey, Central Statistical Bureau and materials prepared by Latvian Investment and Development Agency. Most widely used is information gathered from focus groups interviews and analyses of data. The main conclusions of the study are that many organizations, especially companies operating in SB sector in Latvia currently underestimate benefits of implementation of ICT tools and solutions. Latvia`s ICT infrastructure is well developed and serves as a solid base for more efficient use of ICT solutions and tools. ICT as a driver of economic growth is evident form variety of data, surveys and case studies covered further in the paper.

Keywords
IKT, inovācija, izaugsme, mazais bizness, mākoņpakalpojumi
Hyperlink
http://www.lu.lv/adz/52-numurs/

Meijere, S. Latvia's Readiness to Adopt Future Technology. Akadēmiskā Dzīve, 2016, Nr.52, pp.94-98. ISSN 0516-3145.

Publication language
Latvian (lv)