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Though it seems restrictive, it’s beneficial to companies and customers. Here's how.","Closed platform systems govern the way a system is used, including the manner in which a certain program operates. It’s important to understand the concept at a basic level and know when to implement it in your company. Here are some important reasons to consider using closed platform and how it differentiates from open platform. […]","Closed platform systems govern the way a system is used, including the manner in which a certain program operates. It’s...","\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed platform systems govern the way a system is used, including the manner in which a certain program operates. It’s important to understand the concept at a basic level and know when to implement it in your company. Here are some important reasons to consider using closed platform and how it differentiates from open platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-a-closed-platform\">What is a closed platform?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A closed platform software structure regulates the way users operate within its system. It allows the company licensing out its software to maintain control of how a user behaves on its program. For example, in a kid’s bedroom, the child can play with the toys inside of it but once they want a toy from the store, the parent has to approve. The child is the end user, the bedroom is the software and the parent is the software company.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-32360\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194059\u002Fclosed-platform-17.jpg\" alt=\"A padlock on a keyboard.\" class=\"wp-image-32360\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194059\u002Fclosed-platform-17.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194059\u002Fclosed-platform-17-450x300.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194059\u002Fclosed-platform-17-768x512.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Certain programs restrict content misuse.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed platform restricts content and outside applications. It often rejects content it doesn’t approve usually because the makers of the content refused to pay a licensing fee. Outside applications are restricted because they drastically change the software or program outside of its original intent, which threatens company standards. Though restriction can often have negative connotations, a closed platform isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, the restrictions can be a positive in many ways. Before we address whether or not you should consider them extensively, here’s a direct comparison of the open and closed platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-does-closed-platform-differ-from-open-platform\">How does closed platform differ from open platform?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Closed platform differs from an open platform in functionality. Open platform systems allow incorporation from other programs to offer different functions of the original software. Furthermore, open platform allows end users to manipulate the originally intended purpose of the program. A restrictive program prevents these variations. Below are some more distinct examples showing how these two different program types operate.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-42653\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"590\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F19192220\u002Fclosed-platform-25.jpg\" alt=\"A digital picture of the number one.\" class=\"wp-image-42653\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F19192220\u002Fclosed-platform-25.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F19192220\u002Fclosed-platform-25-450x332.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F08\u002F19192220\u002Fclosed-platform-25-768x566.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Closed and open platforms are essentially opposites.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open platform systems have different capabilities, such as the potential to implement \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fnordicapis.com\u002F5-examples-of-apis-we-use-in-our-everyday-lives\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">APIs\u003C\u002Fa> within the software program. It also allows users a chance to use the software systems in a manner that wasn’t originally intended by the software creator. In fact, there is often a chance for users to edit and reprogram the code within an open platform system. All of these potential functionalities of the open platform programs are, of course, unavailable to the closed platform systems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--should-an-enterprise-consider-this-system\">Should an enterprise consider this system?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine buying a new car and modifying its horn to produce sounds that reach dangerous volume levels. This modification might be something a small amount of users may want from a car but a majority of users want the company-installed horn. From the company’s end of this scenario, the modification may give their brand a bad name, as other drivers become frustrated with their model car blaring loud noises. This is an example of when closed platform benefits a business more than open platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-32363\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"571\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194058\u002Fclosed-platform-18.jpg\" alt=\"A padlock in a server.\" class=\"wp-image-32363\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194058\u002Fclosed-platform-18.jpg 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194058\u002Fclosed-platform-18-450x321.jpg 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194058\u002Fclosed-platform-18-768x548.jpg 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Security is an important measure for most companies.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One thing that stands out with a closed platform is security. The coding of a large enterprise is made with security in mind. That security stays intact with these types of systems. Customers require support from the software company as well, though it’s difficult to navigate a support problem if the initial code is altered or third party applications are installed. If security is one of the most important aspects of a lot of your work, this system might best suit you.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company concerned with the misuse or theft of its content within a closed platform system should consider automated maintenance of digital content. The best solution for this is a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Fdigital-rights-management\u002F\">digital rights management\u003C\u002Fa> (DRM) system. Along with a DRM, they should consider the benefits of closed platform software.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194100\u002Fclosed-platform-16.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194100\u002Fclosed-platform-16-450x300.jpg","A visual representation of a closed platform.",533,800,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"industry-insights","Industry insights","\u002Fpost-category\u002Findustry-insights\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2023\u002F03\u002F19184200\u002Fnon-profit-feature-450x263.jpg",32366,"how-nonprofits-do-more-with-canto","How nonprofits use Canto to do more with less","Learn how successful nonprofits use Canto to maximize the impact of the content they produce and make the most of limited resources. ","\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-nonprofits-do-more-with-canto\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F01\u002F19193839\u002Fcreative-operations-15-450x337.jpg",17134,"creative-operations","Creative output: How to maximize results with stronger creative operations","Accelerate efficiency with a firm grasp of creative operations processes. Follow these techniques to make sure you're obtaining the best results.","\u002Fblog\u002Fcreative-operations\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2020\u002F03\u002F19192346\u002FFiloli-Hyacinth-Yellowstone-Pool-March-450x338.jpg",41869,"creative-spotlight-john-williams-filoli","Creative Spotlight: Cultivating creativity with John Williams from Filoli","John Williams is Marketing Manager of Filoli Historic House & Gardens. He shares insights about his career and gives advice to aspiring creative professionals.","\u002Fblog\u002Fcreative-spotlight-john-williams-filoli\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1790078010115]