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(Digital) data are often considered the new oil. Companies often exploit them building platforms, involving different sets of users that generate data – for example, enjoying a digital service through a mobile app – and other organizations that see value in those data and wish to leverage them. This module of the “Platform Thinking” series aims to assess the role of data in digital platforms. We are talking about companies – like social networks – that exploit data to offer personalized advertising or personalized experiences – in services like Netflix or Spotify – but even companies that offer data to external partners for other purposes, like fitness apps that share data with pharmaceutical companies or other health companies. This is a widely intriguing but also a slippery topic, given the amount of data-related scandals we lived over the last few years. Therefore, this course aims to assess the strategies and tactics to exploit data through platforms, highlighting the opportunities and challenges of creating and managing data-driven opportunities. In doing so, we will consider the ethical and policy implications – and related opportunities – to have a transparent and trustable relationship with the end-users. Finally, we will position the data within the platform thinking process....

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By Vito G

Jul 27, 2023

Course that deepens the knowledge about one of the fastest growing assets ever in quantity, data, and how to exploit it in a Platform business model. The final module arises interesting questions on privacy issues and the future roles involved in transparency.

By Francesco G

Aug 4, 2023

This course is very interesting in understanding the potential value of data and offers several examples of successful use.

By Daniele F

Apr 28, 2022

Content is excellent: a lot of interesting information about the use of data through platforms.

By Mayank D Y

Apr 22, 2023

Most informative. Full in variety of content. Explained all aspects in detail.

By Christo A

Jul 12, 2024

Exceptional content and great presenters

By Vasile T T

Jun 29, 2024

super