Digital transformation in African SMEs. Emerging issues and trends. Volume 2. / Mohammed Majeed [and three others].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Majeed, Mohammed, author.

Series:

Advanced Computing Techniques: Implementation, Informatics and Emerging Technologies Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Technological innovations.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (167 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : Bentham Science Publishers, [2024]

Summary:

Digital Transformation in Education and Artificial Intelligence: Emerging Markets and Opportunities aims to shed light on the various advantages and drawbacks of the same along with the opportunities and markets that are emerging because of digital transformation. This volume encompasses diverse perspectives on the digital landscape for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It delves into the use of digital tools like Big Data, IoT, AI, and ML in Chapter 1, followed by an exploration of factors influencing online shopping adoption in SMEs in Ghana (Chapter 2). Chapter 3 sheds light on the digital transformation of African SMEs, while Chapter 4 offers insights into the consequences of digitalization for SMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the impact of Big Data on SMEs' performance, digitization initiatives for African telecom service providers, the role of social media as a promotional tool for SMEs in Ghana, and the utilization of Artificial Intelligence by SMEs in Africa, addressing both benefits and challenges. The chapters provide information for educators at all levels to obtain a complete understanding of the technology-based environment that impacts teaching and commerce. It also serves as a resource for policymakers, entrepreneurs, researchers, and students interested in digital transformation in Africa.

Contents:

Cover

Title

Copyright

End User License Agreement

Contents

Foreword

Preface

List of Contributors

Digital Tools (Big Data, IoT, AI, ML, etc.) for SMEs

Ashmond Adu-Ansere1,* and Victus Elikplim Lumorvie2

INTRODUCTION

Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (SMEs)

Small and Medium-scale Enterprises in Africa

DIGITAL TOOLS FOR SMES

Big Data

About Big Data

Big Data Analytics

Acquisition and Recording of Data

Information Extraction/Cleaning/Annotation

Data Integration, Aggregation, and Representation

Analysis/Modeling

Interpretation

Big Data Techniques

Statistics

Data Mining

Machine Learning

Optimization Methods

Social Network Analysis (SNA)

Visualization

Influence of Big Data on SMEs Generated by AI.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

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ISBN:

9789815223347

9815223348

OCLC:

1424748608