TY - GEN
T1 - A comparative analysis of digital innovation ecosystems
AU - Rao, Bharat
AU - Jimenez, Bertha
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - In this paper, we examine how Apple and Google have used third-party led innovation to create viable digital innovation ecosystems, through the App Store and the Android platform respectively. In many ways, this is similar to the strategy adopted in an earlier decade by NTT DoCoMo in the mobile communications space, through the iMode platform. We compare and contrast alternative approaches to accelerating innovation through such an ecosystem oriented approach, and outline some key lessons for content providers, developers, and other stakeholders. We analyze these developments through the theories of network externalities, social network communication theory, and related frameworks in strategic management
AB - In this paper, we examine how Apple and Google have used third-party led innovation to create viable digital innovation ecosystems, through the App Store and the Android platform respectively. In many ways, this is similar to the strategy adopted in an earlier decade by NTT DoCoMo in the mobile communications space, through the iMode platform. We compare and contrast alternative approaches to accelerating innovation through such an ecosystem oriented approach, and outline some key lessons for content providers, developers, and other stakeholders. We analyze these developments through the theories of network externalities, social network communication theory, and related frameworks in strategic management
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M3 - Conference contribution
AN - SCOPUS:80053355991
SN - 1890843245
SN - 9781890843243
T3 - PICMET: Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings
BT - PICMET'11 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology, Proceedings - Technology Management in the Energy-Smart World
T2 - Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology - Technology Management in the Energy-Smart World, PICMET'11
Y2 - 31 July 2011 through 4 August 2011
ER -