scholarly journals A Customer Value Creation Framework for Businesses That Generate Revenue with Open Source Software

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 18-22
Author(s):  
Aparna Shanker
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Customer Value

scholarly journals The commercialisation of bioinformatics and the threat of open-source software

1969 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph F Greco
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Innovation Process ◽  
Financial Ratio ◽  
Translation Model ◽  
A Value ◽  
Select Group ◽  
Five Phases ◽  
The Impact

This study investigates the commercialisation process of a select group of bioinformatics companies and the impact of open-source software. Using the research–development–application translation model provides a framework for managers as an iterative mechanism. A Value Creation Pipeline is then introduced with five phases of the commercialisation process that provide specific financial benchmarks that can guide the firm through to successful commercialisation. Using trend and financial ratio analyses relative to returns, profitability and liquidity, the study finds that the surge in open-source licenses between 2003 and 2005 limited the sales for some firms. As for the claim that open-source software negatively impacts the success of bioinformatics commercialisation, there was little evidence to suggest a direct cause-and-effect relationship. Losses in returns, profitability and liquidity were just as common before the rise of open source as after its emergence. When firms report an overall record over a nine-year period of poor return on investment, assets and equity, there is little to attract potential investors. The lesson that can be drawn is that the innovation process and financial tracking must be integrated to ensure efficient and profitable use of investor funds.

Business Models in Open Source Software Value Creation

2011 ◽  
pp. 1103-1114
Author(s):  
Marko Seppänen ◽  
Nina Helander ◽  
Saku Mäkinen
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
New Business ◽  
General Business

This chapter explores how the use of a business model enables value creation in the open source software (OSS) environment. We argue that this value can be attained by analyzing the value creation logic and the elements of potential business models emerging in the OSS environment, since profitable business is all about creating value and capturing it properly. Open source (OS) offers one possibility for firms that are continuously finding new opportunities to organize their business activities and increase the amount of value they appropriate according to their capabilities. Furthermore, the concept of a business model is considered a tool for exploring new business ideas and capturing the essential elements of each alternative. We propose that a general business model is also applicable in the context of OSS, and we provide a list of questions that may help managers deal with OSS in their businesses.

Business Models in Open Source Software Value Creation

2011 ◽  
pp. 578-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marko Seppänen
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Essential Elements ◽  
New Business ◽  
General Business

This chapter explores how the use of a business model enables value creation in the open source software (OSS) environment. We argue that this value can be attained by analyzing the value creation logic and the elements of potential business models emerging in the OSS environment, since profitable business is all about creating value and capturing it properly. Open source (OS) offers one possibility for firms that are continuously finding new opportunities to organize their business activities and increase the amount of value they appropriate according to their capabilities. Furthermore, the concept of a business model is considered a tool for exploring new business ideas and capturing the essential elements of each alternative. We propose that a general business model is also applicable in the context of OSS, and we provide a list of questions that may help managers deal with OSS in their businesses.

Creating Value through Business Models in Open Source Software

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-54
Author(s):  
Marko Seppänen ◽  
Nina Helander
Keyword(s):  
Open Source ◽  
Business Model ◽  
Open Source Software ◽  
Value Creation ◽  
Business Models

This paper explores how the use of a business model enables value creation in an Open Source Software (OSS) environment. Open Source offers one possibility for firms that are continuously looking for new opportunities and ways of organizing their business activities to increase the amount of value they can appropriate through their capabilities. The authors argue that this value can be attained by analysing value creation logic and the elements of business models. They demonstrate how value is created through business model elements and provide a list of questions that can help managers in their considerations with Open Source Software.

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