Вестник Воронежского государственного университета: Серия экономика и управление (Mar 2023)

Analysis of the use of digital technologies in organisations in the regions of Russia

  • Irina N. Shchepina,
  • Marina I. Maslova,
  • Tatiana N. Gogoleva

DOI
https://doi.org/10.17308/econ.2023.1/10965
Journal volume & issue
no. 1
pp. 65 – 82

Abstract

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Subject. The digitalisation of the economy is not only shaping a new business environment, it is also setting the direction for the development of various spheres of society. Organisations are seeking to integrate digital technologies into their business processes to boost their efficiency and to build business relationships and connections. The adoption of digital technologies introduces significant socio-economic changes. Among other things, it increases the level of competition, forcing companies to be more dynamic and agile in order to maintain their competitive advantage. However, because of the uneven implementation of digital technologies in the regions, it is not possible to develop uniform recommendations for the promotion of digitalisation. Therefore, it is necessary to identify regions with similar digitalisation trends in order to determine their weaknesses and strengths, and to develop relevant digital development strategies. Objectives. The aim of the study was to identify clusters (typological groups) of the regions of the Russian Federation according to the characteristics of the use of digital technology by the organisations in these regions. We also wanted to study the dynamics of the clusters from 2015 to 2020. Methods. The study was based on data from Rosstat on the use of digital technologies (ICT) by organisations in the regions of Russia for 2015, 2018, and 2020. In the research, clustering and comparative analysis were used. Conclusions. As a result of the study, we obtained typological groups of regions with similar characteristics of ICT development and use by organisations in the regions of the Russian Federation over three periods. We analysed trends in clusters and their composition. The study will make it possible to identify advantages and bottlenecks in the use of ICT by regional enterprises. It can be used to improve the region’s development strategy in general and to develop regional innovation activities and digital maturity.

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