Data-Driven Formation and Development of Business Ecosystems

Dear Colleagues,

Advancements in data-intensive fields, including data analytics, automation, and artificial intelligence are catalyzing a profound transformation across all industries. The integration of computational tools and AI-powered platforms is redefining traditional operational pipelines, enabling unprecedented levels of efficiency, complexity, and innovation in the creation of products and services. This technological shift is not just an operational change but is fundamental to the formation and development of new data-driven business ecosystems. These emerging ecosystems foster novel forms of collaboration, value creation, and entrepreneurship by connecting technical implementations with their wider economic and strategic implications. Ultimately, the focus is on understanding how these intelligent, data-centric workflows are actively shaping the future of production, commerce, and business models across the global economic landscape.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Automation and algorithmic thinking in workflows.
• AI-assisted development and custom tooling.
• Data visualization and simulation.
• Generative AI and business ecosystems.
• Data-driven business models and value chains.
• AI's impact on education and skill development.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. 

Dr. Tine Bertoncel
Prof. Dr. Maja Meško
Guest Editors

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