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Backwards compatibility, adapter strategy and the ‘battle of converters’ in analogue photography.
- Source :
- Technology Analysis & Strategic Management; Apr2014, Vol. 26 Issue 4, p401-416, 16p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- This paper looks into the strategic actions of companies who attempt to overcome the technological issue of backwards compatibility through the development of conversion devices. Using an exploratory case study of conversion devices for film analogue photography, the paper demonstrates how market characteristics and the technological characteristics of older products change the hierarchy of benefits sought by users. The paper exposes the significance of accurate strategic actions, such as the simultaneous development of multiple types of gateway devices, to target groups of users effectively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09537325
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Technology Analysis & Strategic Management
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 94987469
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2013.851375