Objectives. The aim of this work is to investigate a case study of a university spin-off that contributes to the debate on the relevance of the use of ICT in contemporary economy, through the relevant case of digitization of cultural heritage of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Methodology. According to a long-term case study methodology, we analyse the digitization process from the Nineties until 2014. Data collection integrates semi-structured interviews with information from websites, internal documents, publications, and institutional communication of the museum. Findings. The case study allows to develop interesting implications for the management of enterprises in the new context of increasing use of digital technologies. It highlights the growing opportunities that ICT applied to cultural goods could develop in the future, especially in our country with the widely diffused cultural heritage. Research limits. The work presents a relevant case, nonetheless further investigations are needed in order to shed lights to all the different issues related to the evolution of the analyzed company and the innovation process, in order to extend its results to other firms and contexts. Practical implications. ICT and digital technologies may revolutionize old and traditional businesses and create new markets for Italian companies of Made in Italy and the applications of these new technologies may create new paths for the growth and competitiveness of Italian firms. Originality of the study. The work presents a relevant and an original case study contributing to the debate on the use of ICT in SME, especially analyzing a technological company, that through digital technologies has become a leader in a particular market niche and widely known worldwide.

Small firms and the digitization of cultural heritage. The case of Centrica and the Uffizi Gallery / Capone F.; Sartori A.; Lazzeretti L.. - STAMPA. - (2016), pp. 535-547. (Intervento presentato al convegno Management in a digital world tenutosi a Udine nel 9-10 Giugno).

Small firms and the digitization of cultural heritage. The case of Centrica and the Uffizi Gallery

CAPONE, FRANCESCO;LAZZERETTI, LUCIANA
2016

Abstract

Objectives. The aim of this work is to investigate a case study of a university spin-off that contributes to the debate on the relevance of the use of ICT in contemporary economy, through the relevant case of digitization of cultural heritage of the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. Methodology. According to a long-term case study methodology, we analyse the digitization process from the Nineties until 2014. Data collection integrates semi-structured interviews with information from websites, internal documents, publications, and institutional communication of the museum. Findings. The case study allows to develop interesting implications for the management of enterprises in the new context of increasing use of digital technologies. It highlights the growing opportunities that ICT applied to cultural goods could develop in the future, especially in our country with the widely diffused cultural heritage. Research limits. The work presents a relevant case, nonetheless further investigations are needed in order to shed lights to all the different issues related to the evolution of the analyzed company and the innovation process, in order to extend its results to other firms and contexts. Practical implications. ICT and digital technologies may revolutionize old and traditional businesses and create new markets for Italian companies of Made in Italy and the applications of these new technologies may create new paths for the growth and competitiveness of Italian firms. Originality of the study. The work presents a relevant and an original case study contributing to the debate on the use of ICT in SME, especially analyzing a technological company, that through digital technologies has become a leader in a particular market niche and widely known worldwide.
2016
Atti del Convegno Annuale di Sinergie
Management in a digital world
Udine
9-10 Giugno
Capone F.; Sartori A.; Lazzeretti L.
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