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RESEARCH REPORT

In brief

Three Things Ecosystem Experts Get Right

Capturing the ecosystem opportunity

1. Data Collaboration—Experts see a win, not a weakness

97%

Experts who describe themselves as data-driven companies.

77%

Experts who share data with some restrictions within the ecosystem.

2. Talent Pooling—Experts tap into a deeper, broader range of resources

76%

Experts who combine talent across organizations when building their ecosystem.

34%

Non-experts who combine talent across organizations when building their ecosystem.

3. Platform Co-development—Experts build a launch pad for value

64%

Experts who recognize the importance of choosing the right technology platform.

36%

Non-experts who recognize the importance of choosing the right technology platform.

Mastery of the ecosystem culture

Adopt the mindset

Embrace the notion of collaboration. Most experts (77 percent) are open to partnering broadly in a variety of areas

Lead from the top

Garner commitment from senior leaders who will commit time and resources to building a successful ecosystem. Clearly define a role for leading the ecosystem—62 percent of experts have the CEO responsible for the ecosystem strategy

See beyond four walls

Sharing equals succeeding. More than half of experts (61 percent) are consistently looking across the value chain for opportunities to collaborate because they understand the value at stake

About the Authors

OLIVIER JANKELOVICS

Managing Director – Accenture Strategy, Communications, Media and Technology


CAITLYN TRUONG

Managing Director – Accenture Strategy, Financial Services


ARIEL JUNQUEIRA

Senior Manager – Accenture Strategy, Banking


DANIELLE KUCHINSKAS

Senior Manager – Accenture Strategy, Financial Services


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