Commercialization of Composite Software Resulting from Collaborative Research
ISBN
978-1-905824-52-6
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2015-11-25
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Cunningham, Paul
Cunningham, Miriam
Abstract
Collaborative research projects dedicated to information and communication technology and supported by the Framework Programs of the European Commission result often in both partnerships among involved companies and prototypes of common, composite software products. One problem of commercializing these common products is the transition from a project to a commercial setting and the development of a suitable inter-company business model. In many cases none of the involved companies is able to take over the responsibility for the common product based on approaches involving joined ventures, binding supplier contracts or buying of licenses from other partners. Thus, flexible business models are required that are based on loose partnerships among involved companies, but still enable a common presence on the market. By drawing from and combining aspects from the concepts of value networks and software ecosystems, this paper provides two results: a design procedure and an overview of design options for development of inter-organizational business models for composite software products based on loose partnerships among involved companies.
Language
English
Keywords
Busines models
Software ecosystems
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
eChallenges e-2015 Conference Proceedings
Publisher
IIMC International Information Management Corporation Ltd
Event Title
eChallenges 2015
Event Location
Vilnius
Event Date
25.-26.11.2015
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
246563