01101nas a2200121   4500008004100000022001400041245005400055210005400109260004200163520071600205100002200921856003600943       2011                        eng d  a1913-610200aKey Player Identification in the Mashup Ecosystem0 aKey Player Identification in the Mashup Ecosystem  aOttawabTalent First Networkc02/20113 aBy combining multiples sources of data to create a new application, mashups represent a powerful source of innovation. Together, the various data providers, developers, mashup platforms, and users constitute an ecosystem that depends on innovation from these various players for its growth and success. This article summarizes recent research into the network structure of the mashup ecosystem, along with the positions and roles of entities within it. This research illustrates analytical methods for identifying key players in an ecosystem, while delivering new insights into the structure of the mashup ecosystem. Finally, the implications of these findings for entrepreneurs and incumbents are discussed.
 1 aBardawil, Monique  uhttp://timreview.ca/article/417