The Dynamics of Product Development in Software Startups

Software startups are increasingly under high pressure to deliver successful products to survive and thrive in the modern highly competitive technology market. Larger organizations with deep pockets can replicate the same business ideas used by startups with relative ease. So how does the average startup stand a chance at succeeding at this seemingly David vs. Goliath contest? This article looks at the available literature and identifies such factors that can affect the success of software development startups. Using causal loop constructs from the field of system dynamics, the interactions among the various identified factors are visualised to reveal the dynamics of the system. The result is as a three-dimensional view of success factors in form of time, capital and (product) differentiation. The modelled system is then simulated, and the resultant trend is reviewed and interpreted. This research acts as ground work for analysing the workings of software development startups and sets the stage for a more holistic study of the area, upon which further research can be carried out.

Interrelación entre la competitividad internacional y el desarrollo humano en la región Asia-Pacífico

Mucho se habla del impacto que tiene la competitividad en el bienestar y desarrollo humano de los países, no obstante, existe en la actualidad un debate al respecto, puesto que pareciera que esta relación es inexistente; por lo que, el presente trabajo tiene como objetivo identificar la interrelación entre las variables de competitividad internacional (tecnología, comercio internacional y tamaño de mercado) respecto de las variables de desarrollo humano, como son: educación, ingreso y salud para la región Asia Pacifico durante el periodo 2010 a 2019; mediante la técnica Partial Least Squares (PLS). La aplicación de dicha técnica es uno de los elementos de originalidad del presente estudio, además del impacto social que representa conocer cuáles variables e indicadores de la competitividad realmente permean el desarrollo social de las economías. Los resultados muestran que existe una relación entre las variables analizadas, siendo la relación más cercana la que existe con la variable ingreso. Abstract A lot has been said about the impact of competitiveness on both the human development and wellbeing of the population of a country. Yet, this is a contested subject due to the almost non-existent nature of this relationship. This paper aims to identify the interrelation between the variables of international competitiveness (technology, market size, and international trade) and those regarding human development like education, income, and health, for the Asia-Pacific region in the period from 2010 to 2019; by using the Partial Least Squares (PLS) technique. The application of this technique is one of the original elements of the present study and the social impact represented by knowing which variables and indicators of competitiveness permeate the social development of economies. The results show a relationship between the variables analyzed, being the closest relationship with the variable income.

Technological priorities for the development of Russia’s industrial sector in the context of deep digital penetration

Industry 4.0 dictates certain requirements for the modernisation of processes and production facilities. This is especially true for industry, which has a relatively high share of the country’s gross domestic product The outline of the future strategic development of the industry sector in an environment of external change is therefore of particular relevance. The purpose of the study is to forecast technology priorities and possible stages of development of advanced manufacturing technologies in Russia. The main research method is foresight methodology, based on long-term integrated assessment models of global production and technology market development in scenario form. This method has allowed to identify the most functional information resources needed for this study. The article presents a methodology for systemic anticipation of long-term technological change to update the strategic vector of industrial development, which is consistent with the context and content of the country’s industrial policy. The study resulted in a comprehensive forecast of possible stages in the development of advanced production technologies and the anticipation of the priority of technological changes to modernise the industrial complex in the context of deep digital penetration, based on the concept of a new industrial society.

Analysis of The Influence of Web of Things on Computer Communication Network

The web of things is an important symbol of the informational age. It has brought a positive impact on the technology market of our society and made the connection between logistics and the Internet increasingly close. Its application has broad development space and value. The web of things has developed into a carrier that can make the current science and technology progress faster and further. This paper analyzes the current situation of the web of things and preliminarily studies the significant influence of the three levels of the web of things on the computer network. This paper simply analyzes the future development of the web of things. We hope that people can improve their market application ability and fully tap their potential economic effect and technical value.

Evaluating the Intertwined Relationships of the Drivers for University Technology Transfer

Universities are the best places to gather knowledge and innovation, but the basis of technological development lies in talented R&D personnel who provide services to enterprise R&D activities, research institutions, and universities. Universities also gather many elites who cultivate talent for the country. However, universities do not have adequate technology transfer experience and do not network in industrial circles, which results in a huge gap between the concept and the practical result. This research determined the critical success factors and explored the causal relationships influencing the technology transfer from universities. We found that the main impact of the key factors was the technology market dimension. University technology transfer activities had to be classified as top priority. Technology industrial applicability was the main key evaluation factor, along with inventor attitude. In the organizational culture dimension, the attitude and ability of top management were the main evaluation factors. We attempted to draw upon our analysis results to make recommendations related to technology transfer to assist universities in successfully transferring their research results.

Respons Perilaku Pasar Terhadap Teknologi Informasi di Indonesia dalam Tinjauan Ekonomi Islam

The market behavior response to the rapidly growing information technology in Indonesia is forcing the market to adapt quickly. In the digital era 4.0, there have been quite extreme changes in business models. Even the giant companies have gone out of business. In the perspective of Islamic economics this phenomenon continues to be studied. In one condition, business growth is growing very fast and on the other hand the fatwas of the ulama are often left behind. This qualitative research is presented with a phenomenological approach and sharia compliance. The data analyzed are secondary data related to the latest facts about the information technology market. The author uses the theory of market behavior change to strengthen this argument. In principle, Islam always gives appreciation to technological developments that aim to facilitate human work, as long as these facilities do not violate the forbidden boundaries. In the perspective of Islamic economics, the focus is on the business schemes that are run and the muamalah contracts that are used whether they meet the requirements and pillars or not. If the conditions and pillars are met then the business can be run. Simply put, please do business using advanced technology but still comply with sharia principles.

Assessing the Availability of Global Metals and Minerals for the Sustainable Century: From Aluminium to Zirconium

Mining supplies metals and minerals to meet the material and energy needs of the modern world. Typically, mineral resources are widely considered to be ‘finite’ in nature, yet, paradoxically, global production and reported reserves and resources continue to grow. This paper synthesizes an extensive array of data on the long-term trends in cumulative mine production, reserves and resources at a global level as well detailed case studies of Australia, a global leader in many sectors of mining, and lithium, a new metal with rapidly growing demand. Overall, the paper shows that growing mine production has been clearly matched by growing reserves and resources, although there are numerous complex social, environmental and governance factors which are already affecting mines and are expected to increasingly affect mining into the future. Thus it is not possible at present to determine the ‘ultimately recoverable resource’, especially as this is a dynamic quantity dependent on a variety of inter-related factors (e.g., exploration, social issues, technology, market dynamics, environmental risks, governance aspects, etc.). This finding reinforces the need for continuing detailed studies of all metals and minerals to understand their individual supply and use dynamics to help modern society meet its needs and sustainable development goals.

Recommending blue ocean technologies for subcontractors: A framework based on business reports of prime contractors and patents

Subcontractors depend heavily on their prime contractor and thus find it very risky to enter a new business on their own. This study proposes a framework for these subcontractors to develop blue ocean technologies related to their prime contractor. First, the primary technologies predicted to be promising are extracted from the business reports of the prime contractor. Sub-technologies are then selected through a patent-based search using keywords and International Patent Classification codes of the primary technologies. From them, blue ocean technologies are proposed by optimizing the weighted mean of the min-max normalized market value, degree of competition in the technology market, and subcontractors’ potential technological capabilities for each sub-technology. This study shows that subcontractors can enhance their technology competitiveness by finding a low-risk blue ocean technology. Our empirical research on the subcontractors of a semiconductor firm identified technological patent fields for them to pursue. From our framework, subcontractors can identify blue ocean technologies by considering their prime contractor’s future industrial areas and technologies of interest as well as their own technological capabilities. Furthermore, the prime contractors can gain the synergy effect of technology expansion through cooperation.