Analyzing Software Product Innovation Assessment by Using a Systematic Literature Review

Innovation is a driver of global economy growth. Software intensive systems (SiSs) are embedded in the systems of various leading sectors, such as the automotive, robotics, and mobile phone industries and they are creating new opportunities for innovation. However, SiSs are affected by a rapidly changing market and a reduced time to market. Software product innovation assessment is becoming important because firms need to know as soon as possible if their products are aligned with the market and customer demands. However, this is not a simple process. To identify the existing assessment schemas applicable to software product innovation, we have undertaken a systematic literature review. We found no studies specific to the development of software, but several approaches for products in general are applicable to software even when no one finding is conclusive. Therefore, this is just the first stage for assessing software product innovation. Our findings are related to three areas of focus: (i) general, (ii) product innovation assessment preparation, (iii) the assessment process.

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