This document discusses the role of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and how information and communication technologies (ICT) can benefit them. Some key points: 1) SMEs employ 65% of the total labor force and contribute significantly to innovation and economic growth. 2) ICT can help SMEs gain more exposure in the global marketplace at a lower cost and act as an enabler of growth, innovation, financial performance, and customer value. 3) ICT is recognized as contributing up to 50% of business growth by enabling leadership, internationalization, customer and supplier management, and innovation.