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The introduction of cloud technology has reduced the feedback time in software development for many companies. However, companies require significant resources to run applications in an Infrastructure as a Service. The study aims at developing an innovation platform which enables faster deployment of web-based applications. The innovation platform is an add-on for a cloud service, its purpose is to allow developers to set up and use multiple cameras in a cloud environment. Furthermore, the study investigates the drivers and value created by the platform for Axis. We developed a proof of concept built on the innovation platform, using the design science methodology and evaluated it in a focus group. The prototype was a mock version of a grocery store’s internal website, used to show the potential of the innovation platform. Moreover, we conducted semi-structured interviews to investigate the drivers for implementing the platform and the value it created. Results showed that the implementation of the prototype may make the deployment of web-based applications easier. A majority of the interviewees and the focus group participants agreed that the development of the innovation platform should continue and be tested to adopt the platform as a complement to AWS. However, the degree to which the platform should be open source needs a more clear management strategy. The prototype is seen as an innovation platform which may be used to quickly experiment with new ideas. The key drivers for implementing a prototype entails reduced cost, faster time to market and reduced complexity of web-based deployments.