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Emerging Technologies Adoption and Performance of SMEs in Ogun State, Nigeria.

The study looked at how the performance of SMEs in Ogun State was affected by the use of emerging 
technologies, such as digital marketing, the Internet of Things, and service automation. The research was carried out in 
the Ogun State metropolis of Abeokuta using a survey research design. One hundred and seven supermarket owners 
answered a structured questionnaire. SPSS was used to analyze the acquired data. The results showed a correlation 
between SMEs' performance and emerging technology adoption. As a result, the alternative hypothesis is accepted and 
the null hypothesis is rejected. As a result, the study suggested that supermarket operators implement cutting-edge 
technologies to lower expenses and waste while also improving their dependability of correspondence in business. The 
results also suggested that the government encourage store operators to heavily utilize emerging technologies in their 
operations and provide support for the adoption of these technologies in the grocery industry. Therefore, the study 
recommended that supermarket owners should adopt emerging technologies to reduce cost and 
wastage and to also increase the reliability of business communication. The result also 
recommended that the government should give support to emerging technology adoption in the 
supermarket business and to also encourage supermarket owners to intensively use if emerging 
technologies in business.

Authors: Atinuke O. Ayo-Balogun, Hadir O. Al’Hassan-Ewuoso & Omoseni. O. Adepoju