%0 Journal Article %J Open Source Business Resource %D 2011 %T Competition in the Mashup Ecosystem %A Amanda Shiga %X Mashups combine data from multiple sources to create innovative web applications. Data providers gain compelling advantages in offering an open application programming interface (API), but face a competitive environment where growth occurs by virtue of developers' independent choices and where competitors are also complementors. This article explores the nature of competition within the mashup ecosystem by focusing on competitive actions taken by API providers and their link to mashup network structure. The resulting insights help entrants and incumbents refine their competitive strategies within this complex and unique environment. %B Open Source Business Resource %I Talent First Network %C Ottawa %8 02/2011 %G eng %U http://timreview.ca/article/418 %N February 2011 %9 Articles %1 non~linear creations Amanda Shiga recently completed the requirements for the Technology Innovation Management Master's program at Carleton University. Her thesis, entitled "Mashup network ecosystem structure: A driving force of competitive actions?" examined competition and network structure in the mashup ecosystem. Prior to her work at Carleton, Amanda received her B.Sc. in Computer Science at the University of Ottawa. Amanda has over 10 years' experience delivering web-based business solutions and currently leads the CMS Practice Area at non~linear creations.