Trade‐offs to using standardized tools: Innovation enablers or creativity constraints?

Miric, Milan; Özalp, Hakan; Yilmaz, Erdem

doi:10.1002/smj.3457

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The entry‐deterring effects of synergies in complementor acquisitions: Evidence from Apple's digital platform market, the iOS app store

Wang,

Yue,

Rajagopalan

et al. 2024

Strategic Management Journal

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Research SummaryWe develop the following typology of four types of acquisition synergies by integrating the multisidedness feature of digital platforms with the mainstream strategy research: complementary‐technology‐side economies of scope, complementary‐technology‐side economies of scale, user‐side economies of scope, and user‐side economies of scale. We show that (1) acquisition synergies are entry‐deterring, (2) synergies derived from economies of scope have stronger effects than those derived from economies of scale, and (3) synergies derived from the technology side have stronger effects than those derived from the user side. We highlight the significant competitive and regulatory implications of our findings. For example, one standard‐deviation increase in technology‐side economies of scope is associated with 55 deterred entries in 1 month or a $2.80 million potential loss in annual revenue.Managerial SummaryAcquisitions can shift the market structure of a digital platform in ways that affect subsequent entries and hence the platform's base of complementors. Synergies that complementor acquirers accrue can be entry‐deterring. We develop a two‐by‐two typology of acquisition synergies in a multisided platform based on the two sides of a platform market (user side or complementary‐technology side) and two sources of synergies (economies of scale or economies of scope). We then leverage over 279,000 app developers' entry decisions into product categories in Apple's iOS App Store, over 71 million customer reviews, and over 12,000 unique software development kits to construct measures of synergies. Our paper contributes to the platform literature by demonstrating the entry‐deterring effects of synergies that complementor acquirers can exploit.

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The entry‐deterring effects of synergies in complementor acquisitions: Evidence from Apple's digital platform market, the iOS app store

Wang,

Yue,

Rajagopalan

et al. 2024

Strategic Management Journal

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A bibliometric review of innovation ecosystem

Xu,

2024

Syst Res Behav Sci

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Technological advancements have not only made the innovation landscape more complex but also enhanced communication among firms, emphasizing the significance of collaboration. Consequently, there has been a substantial increase in academic interest in innovation ecosystems, leading to a sizable body of research examining their emergence, evolution and governance. Innovation ecosystems operate by effectively coordinating and organizing interconnected entities to facilitate dynamic interactions and promote innovation or value creation. However, since the concept of ecosystems has been in development for a relatively short period of time, research in this area is still somewhat fragmented, with numerous unaddressed gaps. This study provides a comprehensive review of articles from leading management research journals published between 2018 and 2023, using both quantitative and qualitative methods to assess the current state of innovation ecosystem research. Based on our analysis, we propose a research agenda to address the gaps identified in current research.

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The New Space Ecosystem: Insights from the Architecture of Digital Platforms

Abed Alghani,

Kohtamäki,

Kuusniemi

2024

Space Business

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Originally confined to the governmental sector, the space ecosystem has recently undergone a transformative shift with the private sector’s penetration redefining the established dynamics. Concurrently, the advent of digitalization and the influence of the capitalist mindset have contributed to a further reshaping of the space ecosystem. This convergence of forces signaled the dawn of the “New Space” era, prompting architectural modifications across the entire ecosystem. However, a comprehensive understanding of the architecture of the New Space Ecosystem remains elusive. Therefore, our primary objective is to conduct a systematic review to unveil and elucidate the architectural intricacies of the New Space Ecosystem. In our investigation, we have identified remarkable parallels between the architecture of the digital platform ecosystem and that of the New Space. Consequently, we posit that leveraging the existing literature on digital platform ecosystems may serve as a valuable bedrock for unraveling the complexities inherent in the New Space Ecosystem. Accordingly, our study makes three substantial contributions: (1) identifying the key dynamics that have shaped the architecture of the New Space Ecosystem, (2) delineating the distinct layers composing the New Space Ecosystem, and (3) proposing a prospective research agenda derived from the parallels drawn with the digital platform ecosystem.

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Trade‐offs to using standardized tools: Innovation enablers or creativity constraints?

Cited by 15 publications

References 97 publications

The entry‐deterring effects of synergies in complementor acquisitions: Evidence from Apple's digital platform market, the iOS app store

The entry‐deterring effects of synergies in complementor acquisitions: Evidence from Apple's digital platform market, the iOS app store

A bibliometric review of innovation ecosystem

The New Space Ecosystem: Insights from the Architecture of Digital Platforms

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