This dissertation examines the impact of an architecture that is modular w.r.t. Intellectual Property (IP) on software products and software platform ecosystems.
The results extend the existing literature on IP modularity by demonstrating a direct association between IP modular product/platform architecture and the business models of the software products or software platforms developers seeking to generate profits. In addition, the early consideration of IP requirements in the requirements engineering process of software systems has been identified as a key driver in the prevention of costly and time-consuming re-modularizations, and an IP modular architecture is confirmed to impact the attractiveness of software platforms.
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This dissertation examines the impact of an architecture that is modular w.r.t. Intellectual Property (IP) on software products and software platform ecosystems.
The results extend the existing literature on IP modularity by demonstrating a direct association between IP modular product/platform architecture and the business models of the software products or software platforms developers seeking to generate profits. In addition, the early consideration of IP requirements in the requirements eng...
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