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Challenges and Countermeasures of Digital Transformation for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Authors
Chenglin Li1, *
1Xi’an Gaoxin NO. 1 High School, Xi’an, China
*Corresponding author. Email: lcl521066@outlook.com
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Chenglin Li
Available Online 3 November 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-874-5_156How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises; Digital Transformation; Technology Application; Talent Shortage; Data Management
Abstract

In the context of global digitalization, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the economy, but digital transformation is confronted with significant challenges all over the world. This study systematically analyzes the key obstacles in SMEs’ digital transformation, including difficulties in technology application, talent shortages, and data management and security risks. It is found that off-the-shelf technologies often fail to adapt to SMEs’ unique business processes, the shortage of digital-savvy talent hinders the transformation pace, and fragmented data silos along with security threats pose risks to operations. Based on the analysis results, the research proposes practical countermeasures, such as customized technology development, establishment of a continuous technology iteration mechanism, talent training and introduction measures, and the construction of a scientific data management and security system. These findings can provide insights for SMEs to navigate the complexities of digital transformation and enhance the competitiveness in the digital economy.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 2025 International Conference on Financial Innovation and Marketing Management (FIMM 2025)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
3 November 2025
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978-94-6463-874-5
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-874-5_156How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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