Persuasive Technology and Business Models

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Abstract

Recently, there has been growing interest in research on Big Data since more and more information is becoming available to us every day. This is
caused by the concurrent rise of new smart technologies (mobile phones, tracking devices, sensors etc.) and social networks, which allow us to
virtually share everything, with everybody, everywhere - and anytime. These smart technologies might also be used to persuade human beings to
change their behavior. The following article aims at presenting an easily understandable way to approach these new developments. Since Big Data
can be used to measure specific behavior, this results to the ability of designing for specific changes. Businesses use different persuasive
technologies to persuade users, customers and network partners to change behavior. Operating more than one value proposition, both tangible
and intangible value proposition, in combination seems to be crucial to the success of a persuasive business model. We will give a short
introduction into the area of persuasive technology and business models. Moreover, we will present a number of concrete case examples where
persuasive technologies were employed, the first in health care, the second in society development and the third within environment. We then
conclude that it is key for
Original languageEnglish
Publication date13 Dec 2015
Publication statusPublished - 13 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
EventThe Fifth International Conference on Wireless Communications, Vehicular Technology, Information Theory, Aerospace & Electronic Systems - Hyderabad, India
Duration: 13 Dec 201516 Dec 2015
Conference number: 5
http://wirelessvitae.org/2015/

Conference

ConferenceThe Fifth International Conference on Wireless Communications, Vehicular Technology, Information Theory, Aerospace & Electronic Systems
Number5
LocationHyderabad
Country/TerritoryIndia
Period13/12/201516/12/2015
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UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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