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This primary dataset contains the results of a quantitative, cross-sectional research study conducted on 560 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) validated within the Ecuadorian territory. The data were collected over a two-year period spanning from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The file structures a multidimensional evaluation of technological maturity based on the DIGROW instrument, which utilizes 16 items on a 5-point Likert scale to assess four critical dimensions: Growth Potential (D1), Opportunities Exploitation (D2), Resource Management (D3), and Activity Orientation (D4). The dataset includes key firm characterization variables, including geographic region (Highlands, Coast, Amazon, and Insular), economic sector (comprising 13 distinct activities), firm size based on employee count, and managerial experience. Technically, the material integrates both raw response data and processed calculations for the Digital Maturity Index (DMI), which is normalized to a 0–100 scale, alongside categorical maturity levels ranging from "Very Low" to "Very High". The dataset exhibits exceptionally high internal consistency (Cronbach’s Alpha = 0.963) and is formatted to facilitate non-parametric inferential testing (such as the Kruskal-Wallis test) in statistical software like R, providing robust empirical evidence for analyzing digital gaps and operational bottlenecks in emerging economies