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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Diffusion of Software Technology Innovations in the Global Context

Nahar, NazmunKäkölä, TimoHuda, N.

subject

software development managementsoftware technology life cyclesglobalized business environmentsoftware technology innovationscustomer demandssoftware businesssoftware development toolscompetitionsoftware technology transfer

description

This study examines how software businesses are acquiring new software technology innovations (STIs) in rapidly changing globalized business environment characterized by rapidly shortening software technology life cycles, changing customer demands, and intense competition. It was executed through both theoretical and empirical investigations and analyses. It describes one case company as an example of the diffusion of STI and develops a framework for the diffusion of software technology innovation. The research findings are useful for both further research and industrial settings. peerReviewed

http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:jyu-2011041110618