Architecture vs. ecosystem perspectives: Reflections on digital innovation

Abstract

• Value spaces framework contributes to the development of shared vocabulary and common focus in digital innovation research. • In their article, Henfridsson and colleagues propose a 'value spaces' framework to analyze value creation and capture in such digital innovation. • Architectural perspective or artifact-centered approach adopted here is likely to be too constraining. • Ecosystem perspective brings into focus both digital resources (artifacts) and actors (agency) in digital innovation research.