Description:This book throws a spotlight on innovation across the software universe, setting out key issues and highlighting policy perspectives. It spans research and development, invention, production, distribution and use of software in the market. It also covers core innovation themes from a user perspective -- including security and privacy, mobility, interoperability, accessibility and reliability.Table of Content : align.leftExecutive SummaryMeasurement challenges-Software innovation processes-The software sector innovation environment -Emerging trends, changing environment and growing challenges-ReferencesIssues for Policy Makers and Industry to ConsiderSkilled human capital remains the most crucial factor for software innovation-Technical infrastructure and environment -Recognising networking and spillovers-Policy coherence-Framework conditions for SMEs-Improving measurement and data collectionChapter 1. The Economic Processes of the Software SectorIntroduction and main findings-The nature of software-Software innovation: key features-ReferencesChapter 2.;D and the Market Environment in the Software SectorIntroduction and main findings;D investment in the software sector;D and software-related patents The market environment for ;D -Globalisation: shaping the market environment for innovation in the software sector