Networked innovation: developing the AXE110 “mini‐exchange” at Ericsson

Abstract

This article describes an informal process of new product innovation that took place outside of the established structures in a large Swedish telecom company; how a number of individuals brought a product idea from invention to innovation by creating and enabling an informal competence network within the company. The purpose of the article is to bring out a number of insights into how “networked innovation” might be accomplished and supported, by elaborating this case and pointing to some of its management implications.

Citation

Hellström, T. and Malmquist, U. (2000), "Networked innovation: developing the AXE110 “mini‐exchange” at Ericsson", European Journal of Innovation Management, Vol. 3 No. 4, pp. 181-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/14601060010352434