As the world tunes in to the sounds of Vienna's New Year's concert, a timeless tradition, there lies a more profound lesson for today's digital innovators and platform leaders. The seamless harmony and impeccable coordination of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra offer deep insights into orchestrating a flourishing platform ecosystem.

In an ecosystem, digital services in the forms of apps, APIs, or modules act as pivotal components. These "components" secure their place through platform strategies, ensuring heightened significance and negotiation power within the Ecosystem.

The importance of clearly defined and respected roles in a platform ecosystem is an integral part of being the platform orchestrator.