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The adoption of open innovation within the telecommunication industry

Barbara Bigliardi, Alberto Ivo Dormio, Francesco Galati · 2012 · European Journal of Innovation Management

Summary. Italian telecommunications companies adopt open innovation through teamwork and task forces, taking varying proactive roles in collaborative processes. These firms acquire external knowledge primarily from universities, research centers, and supply chain partners. The study reveals distinct management approaches to open innovation within the ICT industry, providing insights into how telecom companies structure external collaboration and knowledge sourcing.

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Bigliardi, B., Dormio, A. I., & Galati, F.. (2012). The adoption of open innovation within the telecommunication industry. European Journal of Innovation Management. https://doi.org/10.1108/14601061211192825

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DOI
10.1108/14601061211192825
Countries
Italy
Regions
Europe
Categories
broadband-and-digital, innovation-networks, general-innovation
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2026-04-28