Two research papers authored by Andreas Hutterer and Barbara Krumay (JKU Business School, Institute for Business Informatics - Information Engineering) investigating data spaces were accepted for presentation at the 23rd International Conference on Electronic Business (ICEB) in Chiayi (Taiwan) - both were presented by Andreas Hutterer. The paper entitled "Adoption of data spaces as multi-sided platforms: Towards a preliminary adoption framework, opens an external URL in a new window" (Andreas Hutterer, Barbara Krumay) examines different approaches to platform adoption and proposes a conceptual adoption framework for data spaces. Another paper, "Introduction of data spaces for data sovereignty - Status and recommendations for action, opens an external URL in a new window" by Andreas Hutterer derives recommendations for action for data spaces from expert interviews.

Abstract Adoption of data spaces as multi-sided platforms: Towards a preliminary adoption framework, opens an external URL in a new window

Organizations recognize the strategic value of data and explore diverse means of harnessing its potential. Opportunities for data sharing and collaboration via platforms have been discussed. Among these platforms, data spaces, as multi-sided platforms, have gained prominence. Yet, the motivations behind their adoption by organizations remain unclear. Existing literature primarily delves into technical aspects, neglecting socio-organizational considerations. Recognizing the influence of socio-organizational factors in information system adoption, our study addresses this gap. Through a structured literature review, we identify 15 adoption approaches and corresponding factors, spanning individual and organizational levels. Thus, allowing us to derive a preliminary data space adoption framework.

Abstract Introduction of data spaces for data sovereignty - Status and recommendations for action, opens an external URL in a new window

Data sovereignty is paramount in the digital era, and data spaces are often viewed as a means for organizations to cultivate this essential digital competency. However, the adoption of data spaces by organizations remains limited. Furthermore, current perspectives on data spaces tend to emphasize technical aspects while overlooking their socio-technical complexity. What's lacking are recommendations for establishing federated data spaces. To bridge this gap, the study advocates the development of recommendations through expert interviews. Targeting both academia and industry, this research employs coding techniques akin to grounded theory to offer insights and propose four key categories of recommendations: Community, Infrastructure, Interoperability, and Governance. Leveraging data spaces for data sovereignty can provide organizations with a competitive edge.