Adoption of data spaces as multi-sided platforms: Towards a preliminary adoption framework

Organizations recognize the strategic value of data and explore diverse means of harnessing its potential. Opportunities for data sharing and collaboration via platforms have been discussed. Among these platforms, data spaces, as multi-sided platforms, have gained prominence. Yet, the motivations behind their adoption by organizations remain unclear. Existing literature primarily delves into technical aspects, neglecting socio-organizational considerations. Recognizing the influence of socio-organizational factors in information system adoption, our study addresses this gap. Through a structured literature review, we identify 15 adoption approaches and corresponding factors, spanning individual and organizational levels. Thus, allowing us to derive a preliminary data space adoption framework