TopCoder's crowdsourcing-established business model, in which software is developed through online tournaments, is presented. The case emphasizes how TopCoder has created an unique two sided who compete to write applications modules for its over 40 clients. developers innovation platform composed of a global community of over 225,000 Supplies details of an unique invention platform where sophisticated applications is developed through ongoing contests that are online.
By outlining the evolution of the company's, the challenges of building a community and refining a net-based competition platform are illustrated. Perspectives and experiences from TopCoder community members and customers help demonstrate what it means to work from within or in cooperation with an online community. In the event, the usage of distributed innovation and its possible merits as a corporate problem solving mechanism is discussed. Profitability, problems related to TopCoder's scalability, and growth are also explored.
TopCoder (A) Developing Software through Crowdsourcing Case Study Solution
PUBLICATION DATE: January 15, 2010 PRODUCT #: 610032-PDF-ENG
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