Innovation Driven by Disruption
by Deepak Kamlani, Founder, Inventures
High-tech markets are defined by neverending
waves of innovation and change,
with advances in technology simultaneously
disrupting the status quo and creating
new opportunities. In the past, a company
could accomplish this individually, on the
strength of its proprietary technology.
In the last 20 years, the landscape
has shifted dramatically and, today,
collaboration between multiple stakeholders
is necessary to transform markets and
eliminate obstacles to growth. read more
Standards and Competitive Technology Strategy
by Deepak Kamlani, Founder, Inventures
This article highlights the drivers for the creation of standards and their essential role in competitive technology strategy, particularly the generation of disruptive business models. Also discussed are the key standards issues that CTOs and CIOs should consider as they develop technology strategies for their supplier, partner, competitor, and employee value chains. read more
Innovation Strategy and Corporate Standards Management
by Deepak Kamlani, Founder, Inventures
For many, the word "centralization" conjures up images of stifling bureaucracy and inertia, and yet corporations routinely centralize a variety of critical functions, e.g., planning, hiring, and supply-chain management. This article makes the case for viewing corporate standards in the context of corporate objectives, innovation strategy, R&D investments, and the need to generate a return on investment from these programs. read more
Information and Communications Technology Standards and the New Arms Race-the Rule of 3(+N)
by Deepak Kamlani, Founder, Inventures
The quest for global standards is a time-honored and noble cause. This article shows that using the word "global" as a prefix and objective for any Information and Communications Technology (ICT) standard essentially dooms it to failure. Given the current and expected future ICT landscape, the best we can hope for is the "Rule of 3(+N)," referring to the three dominant regional power blocs-North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific-that use national or regional ICT standards as strategic weapons to protect national and regional economic interests. read more
Bowling with a Crystal Ball: How to predict technology trends, create disruptive implementations and navigate them through industry
by Yoram Solomon
This book explains an important trend: the creation of new markets using a range of disruptive and collaborative techniques, and the massive stakes involved. Anyone who wants to understand technology ecosystems and their impact will find this book essential reading. Particularly useful are the sections on derivative disruption and implementations, standards development organizations, and technology trending. read more
Networks, Alliances and Partnerships in the Innovation Process (Economics of Science, Technology and Innovation)
Edited by John de la Mothe and Albert N. Link
Why we should be concerned about networks, alliances, and partnerships in the innovation process in the 21st century. read more