@inproceedings{f16108eeffcf4002a00b0f2c9ce6cf23,
title = "Challenges of eCollaboration among SMEs",
abstract = "The challenges of eCollaboration for SMEs start with the decision to collaborate, and continues with the incorporation of enabling web technologies. This paper focuses on factors that influence eCollaboration by studying two collaborative groups, one in the toolmaking industry and one in the IT industry. Results indicate the need for an additional factor of independent facilitation and coordination, as well as a higher level of priority to be given to the time taken to build trust. Also, a team workspace to manage the process, alongside a web portal to manage the collaborative projects is recommended. The notion of SMEs collaborating with each other when previously they may have been competitors indicates a change in the way business is perceived.",
keywords = "Collaboration, ECollaboration, SMEs",
author = "Robyn Lawson and Ana Hol and Tim Hall",
year = "2007",
language = "English",
series = "20th Bled eConference - eMergence: Merging and Emerging Technologies, Processes, and Institutions - Conference Proceedings",
publisher = "Bled eCommerce Conference",
pages = "648--660",
editor = "Markus, {M. Lynne} and Hampe, {J. Felix} and Gregor Lenart and Joze Gricar and Andreja Pucihar",
booktitle = "20th Bled eConference - eMergence",
note = "20th Bled eConference - eMergence: Merging and Emerging Technologies, Processes, and Institutions ; Conference date: 03-06-2007 Through 06-06-2007",
}