Adaptability Challenges in Implementing Big Data Analytics in Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises

Peter George Ngugulu; Min Prasad Bhandari

Adaptability Challenges in Implementing Big Data Analytics in Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises

Peter George Ngugulu, Min Prasad Bhandari

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Abstract

This study investigates the adaptability challenges faced by Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in adopting Big Data Analytics (BDA) to enhance operational strategies and strategic decision-making. Grounded in the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework, the study employed a qualitative approach using semi-structured interviews with SME managers across selected regions. Preliminary insights reveal key challenges to BDA adoption, including infrastructural limitations, skills shortages, financial constraints, and regulatory uncertainties. While the data is limited to a small pilot sample, these findings offer an initial foundation for designing a more comprehensive future study.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	DATA ANALYTICS 2025, The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics
Publisher	IARIA
Number of pages	6
ISBN (Electronic)	9781685582937
Publication status	Published - 28 Sept 2025
Event	The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics - Libson, Portugal Duration: 28 Sept 2025 → 2 Oct 2025 https://www.iaria.org/conferences2025/DATAANALYTICS25.html

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Name	International Conference on Data Analytics
Publisher	IARIA
ISSN (Electronic)	2308-4464

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Conference	The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics
Abbreviated title	DATA ANALYTICS 2025
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Libson
Period	28/09/25 → 2/10/25
Internet address	https://www.iaria.org/conferences2025/DATAANALYTICS25.html

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Ngugulu, P. G., & Bhandari, M. P. (2025). Adaptability Challenges in Implementing Big Data Analytics in Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises. In DATA ANALYTICS 2025, The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics (International Conference on Data Analytics). IARIA. https://www.thinkmind.org/library/DATA_ANALYTICS/DATA_ANALYTICS_2025/data_analytics_2025_1_10_60015.html

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Ngugulu, PG & Bhandari, MP 2025, Adaptability Challenges in Implementing Big Data Analytics in Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises. in DATA ANALYTICS 2025, The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics. International Conference on Data Analytics, IARIA, The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics, Libson, Portugal, 28/09/25. <https://www.thinkmind.org/library/DATA_ANALYTICS/DATA_ANALYTICS_2025/data_analytics_2025_1_10_60015.html>

Adaptability Challenges in Implementing Big Data Analytics in Tanzanian Small and Medium Enterprises. / Ngugulu, Peter George; Bhandari, Min Prasad.
DATA ANALYTICS 2025, The Fourteenth International Conference on Data Analytics. IARIA, 2025. (International Conference on Data Analytics).

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