TY - THES A1 - Sanchez Solis, Lesly T1 - Evaluation of existing models for the assessment and selection of Digital Technologies in SMEs N2 - This research indicates that there are two models with strong compatibility for SMEs. However, improvements are needed to ensure that they are efficient enough for SMEs. To do so, the needs and characteristics of SMEs must be considered for a future model. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are an important key of the economic growth. In recent years, the concepts of Digitalization and Industry 4.0 have been addressed to these companies. These new approaches promise great potential and benefits to SMEs in terms of flexibility, productivity and resource efficiency. Thus, the introduction of Digital Technologies is a key factor for SMEs to remain competitive. SMEs experience challenges when trying to digitalize their business, these challenges involve the availability of evaluation models for Digital Technologies which are suitable for their needs. The goal of this research is to identify which models are currently available and to analyze if these existing models are suitable and efficient enough for SMEs. To reach our goal, 10 currently existing models were evaluated by means of a pairwise comparison. The evaluation criteria were defined through the analysis of the characteristics and needs of the SMEs. This research demonstrates that deciding on an appropriate technology is currently a struggling decision that many SMEs are currently facing, due to the lack of evaluation models for Digital Technologies customized and adapted for their needs. The study also indicates that complexity level and resources needed, as well as visual characteristics, are important factors of the models. All these findings led to the proper analysis and evaluation of these ten models to define how efficient they are for SMEs. Y1 - 2021 UR - https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-haw/frontdoor/index/index/docId/3273 UR - https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:bvb:573-32735 CY - Ingolstadt ER -