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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2022-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Management Science and Engineering |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2096232021000640 |