Analyzing and Managing Complex Software Ecosystems: A Framework to Understand Value in Information Systems
Wolfgang Vorraber, Matthias M. Mueller, Siegfried Voessner, Wolfgang Slany · IEEE Software · 2018
Managing complex software ecosystems, such as free open source software projects, is crucial for software-producing organizations. We present a framework that helps visualize complex ecosystem settings, gain insights on value engines, and describe relationships between the ecosystem partners.