articleGlobal Review of Humanities Arts and SocietyJan 16, 2026HYBRID OA

Understanding the Digital Transformation of SMEs: A Systematic Review from a Dynamic Capabilities Perspective Across Business, Technology, and Societal Domains

National University of Malaysia · Gannan Normal University · +1 more institution

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Abstract

The impact of digital technologies on various industries has been transformative, restructuring and disrupting existing business and operational models. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the economies of countries worldwide, leading to increased interest in their Digital Transformation (DT) from both industry and academia. However, these disruptive changes extend beyond individual companies; they also have environmental and societal implications. Over the past two decades, research on the Digital Transformation of SMEs (SMEs' DT) has garnered significant attention, covering a wide range of topics in the literature. This paper aims to provide insights into the current state of research on…

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Keywords
  • Digital transformation
  • Restructuring
  • Dynamic capabilities
  • Business model
  • Government (linguistics)
  • Cloud computing
  • Digital government
  • Perspective (graphical)
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