Optimal adoptions of freemium version and patching strategy: Network and security externalities

The freemium pricing model has become mainstream in the software industry. A large user base can induce positive network effects while expanding security risks associated with unpatched users. This study explores a two-stage decision problem faced by software vendors that involves a freemium version...

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Main Authors: Nan Feng, Hanyue Zhang, Changqing Dong, Jie Zhang, Minqiang Li, Jing Xie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2022-03-01
Series:Journal of Management Science and Engineering
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096232021000640