Digital-platform-ecosystems

What’s old is new again.

Over two centuries ago, the bricks-and-mortar factory was the primary platform that launched the Industrial Revolution. So it is with digital technology, which promises as much, if not more, disruption.

Today’s new and evolving platforms are essentially comprised of well-defined architecture, governance and services and underpinned by the latest digital “tools” – social, mobile, cloud, Internet of Things and others.

Deere, among others, have established blueprints to build and deliver applications for specific industry problems. The platforms serve as a pool of reusable capabilities to achieve better business outcomes.