Digital Technology Platforms

For the topics discussed in this monograph, the concept which acquires key importance is that of digital technology platform (abbreviated as DTP). It should be immediately noticed that although in English-language literature, the term has been widely used (also known as digital platform, ¹ digital business technology platform, ² technology platform, virtual technology platform ³ or even IT platform or digital industry platform ⁴ ), it is hardly encountered in Polish publications. Exceptions are works by M. Odlanicka-Poczobutt, S. Olko and M. Krannich (referring mainly to digital library platforms) ⁵ ; K. Stachura (the author discusses digital social platforms) ⁶ ; M. Kulka (digital platforms) ⁷ ; D. A. Myślak (digital television platforms) ⁸ or B. Twardowski (digital service platforms). ⁹ It should be mentioned that the concept is further recalled by such terms as digital procurement platforms, ¹⁰ virtual commercial exchange platforms ¹¹ or Internet platforms. ¹²