Economic Intelligence a Global Approach to Business Competitiveness and the Emergence of Smart Cities

The complexity of decision-making, the rise of technological advances, the exacerbation of competition, economic security and the globalization of markets are all determining factors for controlled information management. Hence the research question of this paper: how can economic intelligence (EI) participate in business competitiveness? In a broader sense, how does EI promote the development of a territory carrying projects, technological initiatives and a sustainable development strategy to become a smart territory? The purpose of this article is to provide understanding on this issue and propose a framework presenting the links between EI practices, business competitiveness, and smart cities as tracks for further research.