IT innovation boosts firm performance and profits, shaping future business success
IT is important for companies because it helps them come up with new ideas and ways of doing things. By using IT, companies can make changes that give them an edge over their competitors. A study looked at many businesses in Europe and found that those who use IT to innovate tend to make more money and hire more people. Companies that create new products or services are also more likely to be profitable. Using IT for innovation is just as effective as innovating without IT. However, making changes to how a business operates might not always lead to more profits right away. This could be because it takes time for the changes to pay off, or because other companies copy the changes. Overall, investing in IT to innovate can help a company succeed, as long as the IT industry keeps coming up with new and useful technology.