Open innovation in mobile and convergent communications

Abstract

The concept of open innovation seems to be very well suited to information and communication technologies. In the first place, as in any other field, the complexity of the new technology makes it necessary for companies to use ideas, processes and inventions from other players. As in any other field, we need the collaboration of the university, of SMEs, of inventors, and of the general public. © 2008 International Federation for Information Processing.