Abstract
Our research perspective paper posits that while a plethora of studies have emphasized the transformational role of digital technologies and digital innovation in modern organizations, the fundamental role of information systems development in these endeavors has been overlooked. We argue that disregarding the role of information systems development hampers research on digital innovation and makes it challenging to understand how organizations engage in continuous value creation and delivery through digital products and services. We therefore call on the information systems research community to examine the changing role and nature of information systems development in the digital era and propose a research agenda to guide this work.
DOI
10.17705/1jais.01033
Recommended Citation
Ghanbari, Hadi; Tuunanen, Tuure; and Rossi, Matti, "Where Did “Development” Go? The Changing Role and Nature of Information Systems Development in Organizations" (2026). JAIS Preprints (Forthcoming). 269.
DOI: 10.17705/1jais.01033
Available at:
https://aisel.aisnet.org/jais_preprints/269