SMEs talk - startups walk. How startups can benefit from the use of a digital maturity model for SMEs as part of digital transformation?

Abstract

While digital transformation has been widely implemented in large corporations, there is a big potential for startups and SMEs which are lacking behind in utilizing this opportunity. This paper aims to raise awareness among startups and SMEs about digital transformation by developing a digital maturity model adopted especially for international distributed work. The model serves as a framework for startups and SMEs to understand which dimensions influence and are important for digital transformation, and what specific questions are relevant for each of the dimensions.