Technological Platforms and Innovation: Review, Integration, and Extension

Information systems pervade everyday life and their transformative impact on organizations is increasing. Recent studies in IS field are particularly interested in the relationship between technological platforms and innovation. However, the broad variety of studies provides different perspectives on platforms and their impact on innovation. These differences result in divergent knowledge in the emerging field of platform research. In this paper we systematize existing literature by reviewing articles on technological platforms in the context of innovation. As a result of our review, we develop a thematic map and propose a research agenda for future studies.