A Study of Huawei’s 5G Technology Innovation Ecosystem Based on Actor-Network Theory
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5G Technology Innovation, Actor-network theory, Innovation Ecosystem, Huawei.Abstract
The 5G technology enables a more comprehensive satisfaction of individuals' varied requirements by capitalizing on its improved information transmission efficiency and stronger signals. Investigating the innovative development of 5G technology contributes to enhancing network security and stability, thereby furthering enterprise digital transformation. This paper analyzes all 55 texts from the “News” section of Huawei’s official website’s 5G topic, which contain descriptions of Huawei's 5G innovation ecosystem. Building upon the actor-network theory, the study employs text coding to discern and classify actors and other elements that participate in the enterprise innovation ecosystem, and describes the collaborative network construction process with Huawei as the central actor. The study finds that heterogeneity in actor network theory plays an important role in the study of corporate innovation ecosystems. The four links of "Problematisation", "Interesssement", "Enrollment" and "Mobilization" clearly describe the process of constructing a network of actors in STI activities. The actor network of Huawei's 5G technology innovation ecosystem is characterised by continuous openness and stable operation. Facilitating the digital transformation of the industry is the main reason for other actors to join Huawei's 5G technology innovation ecosystem actor network.
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