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Research Interests
My research interests are in the area of platform ecosystems and digital disruprion. This includes innovation, digital technologies and Big Data. I am interested in the disruptive impact of these technologies and their implications for competitive strategy.
My PhD analysed the role of data as a driver of innovation and the extent to which two-sided paltform (Internet) companies were more innovative as a result of their large data resoures compared to traditional, linear businesses.
I have also written two books that explore the relevance of strategic models and neo-classical approaches to strategy in the platform driven economy. These publications are titled: The Internet as a technology-Based Ecosystem: A New Approach to the Analaysis of Business, Industries and Markets and Technology Strategy.
I have also written a book chapter that analyses the Internet as a small business e-commerce ecosystem and I am currently wrting a number of journal articles that explore data as a driver of innovation in the platform age and how the circular economy can benefit from the adoption of platform business models and the likely challenges.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Business, Doctorate, Coventry University
26 Sep 2011 → 18 Apr 2018
Award Date: 18 Apr 2018
Teaching, Postgraduate Certificate, University of Worcester
28 Feb 2009 → 24 Feb 2010
Award Date: 24 Feb 2010
Business, MBA, Open University
28 Feb 1991 → 31 Dec 1993
Award Date: 31 Dec 1993
Marketing, Postgraduate Diploma, Chartered Institute of Marketing
30 Sep 1988 → 31 Dec 1989
Award Date: 31 Dec 1989
Humanities, Degree, Teesside University
30 Sep 1977 → 26 Jun 1980
Award Date: 26 Jun 1980
External positions
Director of Studies DBA Professional Doctorate Programme, University of Gloucestershire
30 Apr 2020 → …
External Examiner, Royal Agricultural University
31 Aug 2018 → …
Associate Lecturer - Strategy, Open University
17 Mar 1999 → …
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AI and Environmental Health: A Platform Ecosystem Perspective
Chinnaswamy, A. & Walton, N., 29 Apr 2022, Artificial Intelligence & Environmental Sustainability: Challenges and Solutions in the Era of Industry 4.0. Ong, H. L., Doong, R., Naguib, R., Lim, C. R. & Naguib, A. (eds.). 1 ed. London, UK: Springer, Vol. 1. p. 1-22 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Digital Platforms as Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and Drivers of Born-Global SMEs in Emerging Economies
Walton, N., 2 Sep 2022, International Entrepreneurship in Emerging Markets: Contexts, Behaviours and Successful Entry. Jafarai-Sadeghi, V. & Dana, L-P. (eds.). 1 ed. Abingdon, UK: Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, Vol. 1. p. 84-107 23 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Future Growth Prospects for the UK Cyber Security Sector & The Role of Accelerators as Innovation Support Mechanisms
Walton, N., Benson, V. & Chinnaswamy, A., 6 Jun 2022, (Accepted/In press) 9 p. (Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) Report).Research output: Working paper/Preprint › Working paper
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Entrepreneurs, Platforms & International Technology Transformation
Walton, N., 15 Jul 2021, Empirical International Entrepreneurship: A Handbook of Methods, Approaches & Applications. Jafari-Sadeghi, V., Amoozad Mahdiraji, H. & Dana, L-P. (eds.). 1 ed. Springer, p. 61-85 25 p. (Contributions to Management Science).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Rethinking of Marxist perspectives on big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and capitalist economic development
Walton, N. & Nayak, B., May 2021, In: Technological Forecasting and Social Change. 166, 120576.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Activities
- 1 Participation in conference
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Aston India Centre for Applied Research Conference
Nigel Walton (Speaker) & Anitha Chinnaswamy (Speaker)
1 Jul 2022 → 2 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Press / Media
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A circular economy could end waste – at the cost of our privacy
Nigel Walton & Anitha Chinnaswamy
10/11/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Other
Thesis
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The extent to which data-rich firms operating two-sided platform-ecosystem business models are able to use data to gain an innovation advantage over established one-sided companies
Author: Walton, N., 18 Apr 2018Supervisor: Khan, Z. (Supervisor), Smalov, L. (Supervisor) & Pyper, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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