FreeMarkets was acquired by Ariba, Inc. in 2004 for $493 million, which itself was acquired by SAP SE of Germany in 2012 for $4.3 billion. Today, the SAP Business Network considers itself to be ...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, competition is fierce and staying relevant to customers is crucial to success. The emergence of the platform business model is proving to be a game ...

Platform businesses are changing how we live and work, and we must keep up. After all, platforms are the backbone of the collaborative economy, and the collaborative economy is the future of business.

Platform-based business models are well-established in consumer markets, as demonstrated by the likes of Uber and Airbnb. However, many firms in manufacturing and other B2B industries have been ...

A platform business model creates value not solely through the business itself but by facilitating interactions between different groups, such as producers and consumers. The platform merely ...

Shopify operates a best-in-class business model and holds the leading market share in its space. While its valuation isn't cheap, the stock could be a good deal for patient, long-term shareholders.

Platform-based business models are well-established in consumer markets, as demonstrated by the likes of Uber and Airbnb. However, many firms in manufacturing and other B2B industries have been ...