Technologies de l'information et variété des formes de cocréation: vers un nouveau paradigme pour la défense américaine

This article investigates the role of Defence as an active user of technology. It shows that two user centric models of innovation co-exist: the owner and Lead user status. The article analyses the consequences of user’s characteristics on the client and firms relationships. It focuses also on the consequences of user’s characteristics on the technological and organizational capabilities associated to the client. The article is based on a depth case study related to the US Defence and on its role in the innovation processes.