The document summarizes a book called "The Age of the Platform" which discusses how companies like Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google have redefined business through vibrant ecosystems and collaboration. The book introduces a new business model of operating based on emerging technologies, rapid development, and externally driven innovation. Several experts and authors praise the book for its insightful research on the current state of business and how companies must adapt to survive in today's dynamic economy.

1. Praise for The Age of the Platform “Essential reading on the state of
THE AGE OF THE PLATFORM
business today – and where it is going.
“Phil Simon sees a forest when the rest of us just see trees. Ignore this book at your own peril.”
In this compelling mix of research and interpretation, Simon
shows how the future of business isn’t just technology, but —Adrian C. Ott, award-winning author,
its tentacles.”—Jay Baer, co-author of The NOW Revolution: The 24-Hour Customer
7 Shifts to Make Your Business Faster, Smarter, and More Social
“Nothing short of a 21st-century business survival guide.”
—Mike Faith, CEO and president, Headsets.com
“Exceptionally researched and written. A landmark book.”
—Jane Applegate, author of 201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business How Amazon,
“Remarkably insightful. A must-read for anyone interested in creating
change-tolerant organizations.”—Robert Charette, president, ITABHI Corp. Apple, Facebook,
Buoyed by the success of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, companies of
and Google Have Redefined Business
all sizes are fundamentally rethinking how they do business. They are creating
and Google
How Amazon, Apple, Facebook,
vibrant ecosystems, and in the process, reaping big rewards. In the tradition of
The Long Tail, The Age of the Platform demonstrates how the world of business
today is vastly different from that of even ten years ago. Today the most
successful companies are operating under an entirely different business model–
Have Redefined
one predicated on collaboration, rapid development, emerging technologies, and
externally driven innovation. The Age of the Platform introduces and describes
a critical new business model, one essential to survive in today’s increasingly Business
fragmented and dynamic economy.
www.philsimonsystems.com www.theageoftheplatform.com PHIL SIMON
Phil Simon is a recognized technology expert and sought-after speaker. He
consults companies on how to optimize their use of technology. His contri-
butions have been featured on The Globe and Mail, the American Express
Open Forum, ComputerWorld, ZDNet, abcnews.com, forbes.com, The New
York Times, ReadWriteWeb, and many other sites. He holds degrees from
Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University. This is his fourth book.
www.motionpub.com
Business
PHIL SIMON
US $19.95 Foreword by Mitch Joel
Cover designed by Luke Fletcher President of Twist Image and author of Six Pixels of Separation