Finance

Outbreak

Pathology

Business

Virology

Economics

Marketing

Productivity

Small business

Disease

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Industrial organization

Computer science

Small and medium-sized enterprises

Economic growth

Infectious disease (medical specialty)

Knowledge management

Medicine

Biology

International Journal of Information Management

Scholars have highlighted the role of Digital Technologies (DT) in enhancing productivity and performance in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). However, there is limited evidence on the use of DT for dealing with the consequences of extreme events, such as COVID-19. We discuss this gap by (i) outlining potential research avenues and (ii) reflecting on the managerial implications of using DT within SMEs to deal with the repercussions of COVID-19 and securing business continuity.

The use of digital technologies by small and medium enterprises during COVID-19: Implications for theory and practice