Exhibit4.1 illustrates the complexity of an ecosystem by showing the myriad overlapping relationships among high-tech companies. Since the time this chart was created many of these companies have merged been acquired or gone out of business. Ecosystems constantly change and evolve with some relationships growing stronger while others weaken or are terminated. The changing pattern of relationships and interactions in an ecosystem contributes to the health and vitality of the system as an integrated whole
In an organizational ecosystem conflict and cooperation exist at the same time . For example google one of the most successful Internet companies in recent years, has competed most effectively by cooperating.