Applying Business Ecosystem Analysis Methods into Edge Computing Device Business for E-Solutions

Abstract

In recent years, the importance of E-services incorporating concepts such as IoT (Internet of Things), digital twin, CPS (Cyber-Physical System) and so forth has increased. There, in addition to cloud computing, edge computing on the terminal equipment is becoming essential. For semiconductor companies, this situation might be a business opportunity to transform or transit from the traditional business model to a business model suitable for the edge computing device business. There, it is necessary to form a healthy business ecosystem with various stakeholders. In this article, we briefly illustrate our proposed business ecosystem analysis methods that are (1) business boundary analysis method and (2) business ecosystem stakeholder analysis method. Then we apply them to an actual business case of edge computing device business, in order to confirm effectiveness of them.