Standardization as a business ecosystem enabler

Abstract

This paper reports research-in-progress that considers standardization as an enabler in business ecosystems. Based on issues encountered, we propose that: business model design is also critical for standards bodies; standards can separate competition from cooperation; standards employ rule-centric designs; and requirements specification and compliance checking are essential. The propositions are illustrated using a standards body with which we have been working. © 2009 Springer Berlin Heidelberg.