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Firms spend more on information technology (IT) than on all other capital assets combined. And yet despite this significant cash outlay, businesses often end up with IT that is uneconomical and strategically feeble. What is missing in many organizations' IT strategy is the business acumen of managers from non-IT departments. This book presents tools for non-IT managers to turn IT from an expensive liability into a cost-effective competitive tool. It equips readers with the concepts and analytical skills necessary to understand IT needs and opportunities from both sides of the business-IT divide.

"Platform Ecosystems" is a practical guide for designing and managing software platform ecosystems. It emphasizes the alignment of architecture and governance for ecosystem evolution. The book provides tools and research to help IT professionals and managers develop effective platform strategies, ensuring competitive advantage and fostering vibrant ecosystems.