tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-203107772011-11-27T16:04:13.606-08:00Accelerate Innovation to Drive Growth in your EnterpriseFrank Mnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2641100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-21964923413543872012008-09-29T18:38:00.001-07:002008-09-29T18:38:49.023-07:00

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Breeding Techniques For Vit. A-Rich Corn: "The innovation and discovery made by scientists from four different universities, Boyce Thompson Institute, DuPont Crop Genetics Research, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center and the U.S. Department of Agriculture can solve the problem of vitamin A deficiency of corn-eating populations ... "

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Bionic Lens: "The lenses were tested on rabbits for 20 minutes and the animals showed no adverse effects. The research was funded with a grant from the National Science Foundation and Technology Gap Innovation Fund from UW."

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Robots: "These games are also aimed at encouraging innovation in design among people of all ages and type."

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New CEO plans to transform bakery through innovation. ...... "Interstate's most immediate challenge is financial, followed by lack of innovation. He outlined four priorities - fix the cost structure, accelerate innovation, drive productivity and create a performance culture. " ...Via Kansas City Star: CEO Perspective on Company Transformation

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NIST studies measurement systems in the US and makes recommendations to support increased innovation. ...... "To meet the changing requirements of our economy and to respond rapidly to technical challenges, the USMS must become a more agile and versatile system, capable of sustaining technological innovation at a world-leading pace. Improving the effectiveness of the USMS requires both

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Google has created a talent base in NYC to create innovations in a different environment that its California offices. ...... "Unlike Silicon Valley, where Stanford-bred entrepreneurs hatch new ideas in search of buyers or IPOs, New York's tech culture is rooted in the business-user community. " ...Via ITNews: Google in NYC

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Attendees of NASSCOM explore innovation and agree that mindset is as important as the investment level for research and development. ...... "Employees will be critical to organisational innovation and should be encouraged to come forward with ideas without fear of comeback if they don't always succeed ... " ...Via ITPro: Read

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Recent research by Aberdeen Group shows best practice leaders in electronic design are better than peers in time-to-market performance. These design innovation leaders tend to use product lifecycle management systems and business processes in the design lifecycle to shorten cycle times. ...... "50% more likely than other companies to use product data management (PDM) and PLM solutions to

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Liz Claiborne fills the position of Chief Creative Officer with Tim Gunn, who will be a champion of product innovation. ...... "Rather, Tim will be a spokesperson for the creative community, a champion of product innovation, integrity and exceptional price-value and a catalyst for the creation of the irresistible product our consumers want and deserve. He is also charged with creating systems

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Caterpillar sees strong growth and earnings enabling investment to accelerate innovation through new product development. ...... "What Team Caterpillar was able to accomplish in 2006 is a reflection of the diversity of the industries we serve, the global need for our products and services and the strength of our partnership with our dealers and suppliers, commented Owens. We took advantage of

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-52971915701723147012007-01-14T11:02:00.000-08:002007-01-14T11:05:53.167-08:00

Matria Healthcare provides guidance for 2007. It has completed divestiture work in 2006 and is positioned to focus on innovation and growth in the wellness and disease management market. It expects technology to spur innovation in its markets and will make capital investments to sustain its leadership. ...... "It has been readily acknowledged that future improvements in the effectiveness

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Innovation and the volume of patents are not correlated according to new study by Booz Allen. The count of patents can be a simple measure of the production of a research and development organization and provides protection for a discovery in the marketplace. However, speed-to-market is another form of differentiation that can have a powerful effect - competitors cannot replicate - which

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The market leader should never rest on its laurels. And, Chrysler does not, as it readies new innovations in the minivan market segment, which it originally created. ... ... "I applaud them for innovation. If you don't innovate, you'll fall behind, Libby said. They're innovating to remain leaders. They're showing that they're not going to go back into second place in terms of innovation. "

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Booz Allen Hamilton thought leaders, Barry Jaruzelski and Frank Jones, offer their predictions on business success, including the innovation space where they see growth leaders who consistently underspend their peers on research and development, yet consistently out-perform the pack. ...... "They accomplished this feat by treating innovation as an enterprise-wide, cross-functional process. For

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Sean Parker discusses entrepreneurship and innovation ...... "Moreover, while the desire for financial independence is a fine motivation, for the best entrepreneurs this isn't their only motivation. We try to back entrepreneurs who are motivated by changing the world, creating something innovative, or building a lasting institution. " ...Via Red Herring: Read

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Committee seeks to understand the impact of innovation on growth and productivity. Mike Eskew, the chairman and CEO of UPS, is asked to serve on the innovation panel. ...... "The Measuring Innovation in the 21st Century Economy Advisory Committee will help develop better ways to measure innovation so that the public and policy makers can understand better its impact on economic growth and

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IBM develops the RPD methodology, which is supported by performance assessments, ironclad development methods, best-practice PLM solutions, and implementation services. Relational product design is built into the RPD framework through the organization work streams that support new production introductions. ... "Known as relational product development (RPD), this approach supports accelerated

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Finite element analysis is helpful to understanding the performance of new products being designed. Training workshop is held to share FEL knowledge and its application. ...... "ABAQUS is the world's leading advanced FEA software and the foundation of DS's SIMULIA brand. The software is used by engineers at major manufactures to simulate and validate real-world performance of their products

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Microsoft's ability to innovate is debated by Dave Winer and Robert Scoble. There is not doubt that Microsoft is large and its ability to innovate can be weighed down by its size. However, innovation can be accomplished by small team and it is possible that there are pockets of innovation inside Microsoft. In addition, Microsoft can use its cash and cash flow to grow innovation through

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Sun shares its views on ways IT can innovate to develop green strategies for reducing its environmental impact. ...... "Sun says it employs a three-pronged approach of Innovate, Act and Share to make sure its products and business processes are ecologically responsible, and to follow this through by helping its customers reduce their environmental impact by lowering energy and waste from IT. "

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UK sees hubs of innovation growing as firms link their value chains to commercializing scientific passions. See Diamond cluster map diagram (PDF). ...... "Centre of European innovation: The UK Diamond is a centre of exceptional hi-tech growth in the UK and Europe. " ...Via Our World: Link

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Starbucks continues to accelerate its growth through an innovative pipeline of new experiences for its consumers. ...... "Innovations Beyond the Stores: Through the Starbucks hot vending initiative, Starbucks aims to transform the hot coffee vending experience by creating a new, high-quality hot drink segment within the estimated $900 million ready-to-drink beverage category in the U.S. The

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SAP and Blackboard partner to drive innovative solutions in the higher eduction market, through tighter integration of business processes using SAP Netweaver product. ...... "Blackboard Inc. and SAP AG announced a global agreement to accelerate innovation of business processes for higher education institutions. By leveraging the SAP NetWeaver platform as the foundation to create

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1162343577741208962006-10-31T17:12:00.000-08:002006-11-01T10:50:11.985-08:00

Celanese Ticona Polymers delivers on its growth and innovation strategy with outstanding financial performance. ...... "Ticona delivered outstanding performance as it grew volumes in key applications for its specialty engineered polymers. Net sales increased 8% to $230 million, compared to the same period last year, as higher volumes of 10% and favorable currency were partly offset by lower

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Lisbon strategy focuses on growth through innovation ...... "Europe's leaders also endorsed the Commission's innovation strategy and the proposal for the European Institute of Technology (EIT). " ...Via Cordis: Link

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Doosan Infracore invests in a new PLM enterprise solution, integrating the strengths of CATIA and ENOVIA VPLM. ...... "To compete on a global level, we need to reduce the costs and time needed to create innovative products and stay ahead of our competitors. Cutting edge PLM technologies are critical in driving our business transformation strategy. CATIA V5 and ENOVIA VPLM are the

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Google YouTube combination set to accelerate innovation in the Web 2.0 space and radically change the face of television. ...... "Regardless, the deal seems bound to accelerate innovation, turning viewers into producers, freeing them from the tyranny of the TV schedule and expanding their horizons into far corners of the world. " ...Via Yahoo: Smile, you're on ... the Web ...

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Speed to market is a competitive advantage in global business today. Efficient collaboration can be the means to enabling an earlier product launch. ...... "Speed to market is a key to success. In fact, one might say that the new world order is about global design, engineering, manufacturing, product planning, casting off non-core competencies - and unerring speed to market. " ...Via

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Lisa Laughner, leader of the advanced manufacturing and distribution logistics initiative at Central Indiana Corporate Partnership, shares her views on the critical path to accelerating innovation in the manufacturing industry. The greatest barrier is changing the mindset in order to position the sector for growth. ...... "This has to change. Indiana's manufacturing and logistics sectors are

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Governments strive to invest in their strengths in order to innovate and create vibrant local economies. ...... "Many suggest fueling the innovation economy at the regional level is a product of broader quality of life issues such as education systems, transportation infrastructure, and the like. Others point to strategies that would have government funding specific industries. " ...St.

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IBM announces plans to further innovations in storage technology, through storage-class memory, intelligent data storage, storage systems that compute, and self-healing, virtual storage management. ...... "IBM, at its Almaden Research Center, is detailing the future of the data center led by projected advances in Intelligent Storage devices and Storage-Class Memory. The event is timed to

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Innovation is necessary for corporate survival today. A company that is viewed as a stalwart performer may be a victim of its own policies. If a company can get comfortable with deviations from its prior recipe for success, it will have positioned itself for future success through innovation. ...... "But transforming a company into an innovative one is pretty difficult. Why? Because

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Virgin airlines innovates in its customer services even as security requirements try customers' patience. ...... "Mr Ridgway says that Virgin is all about avoiding such clunkiness through innovation and flair. We always have loads of ideas. It's nice when you're pushing the frontiers, he says. " ...Service Innovation: Virgin Way: Via Times: No plain sailing for Virgin chief ...

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Microsoft expects to accelerate innovation in the game industry by providing toolset to the masses ...... "The XNA Game Studio Express beta will be available Aug. 30, 2006, as a free download on Windows XP, for development on the Windows XP platform. XNA Game Studio Express will give anyone with a Windows XP-based PC access to a unified development tool that liberates the creation of great

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GM delivers hybrid car with powertrain innovation that increases power and acceleration. ...... "Vue Green Line's innovative 2.4-liter hybrid powertrain is rated at 170 horsepower (127 kw), a powerful increase from the 143 hp provided by the 2.2-liter engine in the conventional four-cylinder Vue. This maintains the vehicle's sporty feel, with acceleration better or equal to many non-hybrid

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New NFL commissioner plans innovation in NFL marketing ...... "Goodell said he had three priorities: the game itself, strengthening the 32 teams, and innovation, which he defined as new ways to market and deliver the NFL product. " ...Sports Innovation: Goodell Priority: Via The Mercury News: Time for Goodell and NFL to help the forgotten men of the game ...

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Sony creates personal communication devices that enables the digital lifestyle. Its innovative design converges multiple devices into one and leverages wireless internet as its communication medium. ...... "Sony is launching its first WiFi broadband communication and entertainment device to capitalize on the growth of wireless Internet access. The new mylo personal communicator is capable of

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Intel makes investments in software innovation to enable next-generation of students to build applications and systems software that takes advantage of multi-core processor technology. ...... "Intel Corporation announced a global effort to prepare university students for a new paradigm of software development as Intel transitions its processors from single-processor engines to ones that will

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Biotron will enable innovation research ...... "The first facility of its kind, the Biotron will allow researchers to reconstruct entire mini-ecosystems to address complex interactions that occur between biological organisms in air, soil and water, particularly in light of climate and environmental changes. " ...Biotron Environmental Innovation: Via University of Western Ontario: Biotron

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Red Bull Racing creates state-of-the-art computing platform, built on IBM systems, to enables a streamlined research and process. The process will leverage simulation testing and shorten the cycle time to introduce new designs. ...... "The high performance computing cluster -- which will contain more than $3.5 million in new equipment -- will increase Red Bull Racing's computing muscle and

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Chemistry researcher recognized with innovation award for high-potential chemical technology. ...... "Dalhousie University is pleased to announce the Dalhousie Innovation Award - 2006 has been awarded to Professor Mark Stradiotto, Department of Chemistry. Dr. Stradiotto's technology is titled Developing Transition Metal Catalysts Supported by New Planar-Chiral Metalloligands for Use in

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Two innovators combine to accelerate growth ...... "Both companies are noted for their relentless innovation, and this acquisition is intended to further accelerate our pace of innovation, he added. " ...Acquisition Unites Innovators: Via YNETnews: SanDisk buys Israel msystems for USD 1.35 billion ...Example SanDisk innovation ...Via SanDisk: SanDisk Receives CES Innovations Design Award For

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Software supports accelerated development of business applications ...... "iRise, the world's leading application definition software company, announced that it has won a 2006 Innovation Award at Morgan Stanley's sixth annual CTO Summit. iRise's software enables high performance businesses to deliver innovative software applications on time, on budget and with all the features needed for heavy

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Nanotechnology disciplines and the life sciences are integrated to create a new field of study to advance small-scale technology ...... "Funded by the National Science Foundation's Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship program, LifeChips will focus on the study of micro and nanotechnology as it applies to life sciences. The program takes its name from a new term scientists

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Telcomm industry needs to accelerate innovation to stay competitive. ...... "And with competition gearing up, getting serious about innovation increasingly becomes a necessity, not just words. " ...Telecommunications Innovation Necessary: The Phone Companies Still Don't Get It

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1153362032075555162006-07-19T19:20:00.000-07:002006-11-04T19:27:32.472-08:00

Keylex Corporation, an automotive parts manufacturer, deploys IBM Dassault's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution to streamline product development processes and accelerate time-to-market. ...... "By building a virtual factory, Keylex aims to reduce production start-up time. In January 2005, with the support of Argo Graphics, an IBM Business Partner, and after comprehensive evaluation

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1153276216895030082006-07-18T19:27:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.991-08:00

Sustaining our risk taking nature is key to remaining competitive. ...... "America's economic strength and global leadership depend in large measure on our Nation’s ability to generate and harness the latest in scientific and technological developments and to apply these developments to real world applications. These applications are fueled by: scientific research, which produces new ideas and

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HP innovation creates a ubiquitous memory device that can be attached to any physical object and provide local information on-demand. ...... "With no equal in terms of its combination of size, memory capacity and data access speed, the tiny chip could be stuck on or embedded in almost any object and make available information and content now found mostly on electronic devices or the Internet.

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Vertscape receives Best of Show and is recognized as a Microsoft partner for technology innovation ...... "The Microsoft Partner of the Year Award winners were honored in the following categories, each of which represents a particular business practice area or partner business model. Winners were selected for both a Technology Innovation Award and a Sales and Marketing Award in each category

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CIMdata provides useful definition of PLM for those preparing the business case to seek investment in product lifecycle management. ...... "It is important to note that PLM is not a definition of a piece, or pieces, of technology. It is a definition of a business approach to solving the problem of managing the complete set of product definition information—creating that information, managing

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1152059230002239452006-07-04T17:27:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.687-08:00

Frost & Sullivan awards Cytogenix for innovative DNA production technology, which has the potential for radically changing the manufacturing of DNA. The technology is aimed at producing vaccines, such as Avian flu, small pox, etc. ... ... "Frost & Sullivan, the leading global growth consulting company has chosen CytoGenix as the recipient of the 2006 Technology Innovation Award in

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151979856230015142006-07-03T19:24:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.615-08:00

IBM invests in Barcelona centre that will develop innovative solutions to meet the demands of the European Healthcare market. The IBM Healthcare Competency Centre will integrate IBM Research Labs and business consultants with healthcare organizations. ...... "With several thousand specialists working on the development of solutions and services for the healthcare sector worldwide, IBM is

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Failure is not an option. Not if you want to innovate. Accelerate your failures could lead to greater success. Business Week article tackles the importance of risk taking and accepting failure as a natural part of innovation. ... ... "Warning Coke investors that the company might experience some flops is a little like warning Atlantans they might experience afternoon thunderstorms in July

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151544658620635242006-06-28T18:26:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.466-08:00

Privately-funded Lynguent is focused on accelerating the IC analog and analog/mixed signal modeling and validation processes. In 2006, Lynguent was awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant by NASA to develop and commercialize AMS modeling technology. Additional grants are pending. Lynguent announced its first product, ModLyng Integrated Modeling Environment. ModLyng is

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151456604324533192006-06-27T18:03:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.387-08:00

EXFO Electro-Optical Engineering Inc. reports significant increases in sales, bookings and earnings in its most recent quarter, as it sees growth in market-share and meets with success in new product development. ...... "Market expansion—EXFO increased its sales 35.3% year-over-year to US$35.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 and 30.5% to US$92.5 million after three quarters

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151370623020144812006-06-26T18:10:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.311-08:00

Finalists identified for the Purpose Prize, which will invest in the experience of Americans over 60 to innovate in social pursuits. ...... "Civic Ventures, a think tank and program incubator helping society achieve the greatest return on experience, announced 15 finalists for its first-ever Purpose Prize, a major new initiative to invest in Americans over 60 who are leading a new age of

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151270432373539092006-06-25T14:20:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.233-08:00

Duke's Affinergy gains investment to accelerate its research innovation ...... "Affinergy, Inc., a Duke University spinout with a proprietary site-specific biological delivery system, announced that it will receive funding for three new SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) grants. The three grants are Phase 1 awards that total more than $575,000 in aggregate. These three new grant awards

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151269819121644132006-06-25T14:08:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.152-08:00

Johnson Controls showcases its core value of innovation while inspiring the next generation of scientists ...... "Johnson Controls and Discovery World announced the company's $3 million sponsorship of the largest exhibit in Milwaukee's newest lakefront attraction – Johnson Controls' TechnoJungle: The Hunt for the Next Great Idea. The new science and technology museum‘s major exhibit will

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1151204038283448942006-06-24T19:53:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:37.059-08:00

Program seeks to remove barrier to innovation in construction technology. ...... "The Accelerated Construction program focuses on achieving this objective. Using national transportation leaders to identify strategic planning goals, innovative techniques, and newer technologies, the Accelerated Construction Technology Transfer (ACTT) process has proven to be a viable approach to addressing the

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150855348916899832006-06-20T19:02:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.978-08:00

Partners collaborate to integrate content in the design process through PLM software. ...... "Together, Arena and Avnet will provide a complete solution for an innovative, integrated on-demand PLM and component content offering, and will market the solution to both Arena's and Avnet's customers. The combined design- and supply-chain solution will provide manufacturers with a unique,

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150769584843580292006-06-19T19:13:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.904-08:00

SAS introduces genomic-analysis capabilities for its drug development software, which will make it easier for pharma companies to analyze genetic data and accelerate new drug development. ...... "SAS' new integrated add-on is a forward-thinking innovation that will enable clinical researchers to better access biomarker data using the flexible Web-based clinical framework provided by SAS Drug

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150683390363208492006-06-18T19:16:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.822-08:00

Timex implements Sopheon's stage-gate software to accelerate its new product development cycle. ...... "Timex operates in a fiercely competitive industry where ever-shorter product life cycles have made continuous technology innovation critical to market success. Faced with the emergence of alternative timekeeping devices such as cell phones, PDAs and computers, Timex has continued to innovate

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150427012306045212006-06-15T20:03:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.746-08:00

Industry leaders collaborate to establish independent foundation for Linux on mobile devices. ...... "Perspectives from Industry Leaders: Motorola is a firm believer in the power of open platforms and the promise of Linux for mobile, said Greg Besio, Motorola Corporate Vice President, Mobile Devices Software. As such, we are very pleased to be part of this new, coordinated group effort to

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150325687241432732006-06-14T15:53:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.668-08:00

IBM Global Services launches consulting services that focus on the area of innovation through research and development. This area is ripe for new ideas, methods, and techniques to increase idea generation and accelerate the time to market. ...... "IBM Global Business Services unveiled a new management consulting practice intended to help companies produce innovation and competitive

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150250417508398902006-06-13T18:56:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.590-08:00

Allergan sees revenue growth supported by product innovation. ...... "I am extremely pleased with the very strong sales growth across a broad range of products, regions and businesses in the first quarter, driven by our strong investments in sales and marketing programs as well as R&D, said David E.I. Pyott, Allergan's Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. Furthermore, we are

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150165280126390062006-06-12T19:21:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.301-08:00

Samsung implements TRIZ to accelerate innovation ...... "The program adopts patent creativity and innovation methods developed in Russia, and aims to bring changes in the ways employees think. Innovation is key to the drive. " ...Innovate: Samsung Implements TRIZ: Via The Electronic Times: ...

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1150076359126988652006-06-11T18:39:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.227-08:00

Ericsson innovates with VDSL2 equipment for HDTV. ...... "This product represents a tenfold performance improvement over previous generations in the highly innovative Ethernet DSL Access product family. Network operators worldwide are eager to upgrade their copper networks with capabilities for multiple streams of interactive high-definition TV. Up until now, the main barrier has been the

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149820333209589092006-06-08T19:27:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.153-08:00

GM employees recognized for their innovative ideas and inventions. ...... "Ten innovative ideas that will enable General Motors to continue to drive game-changing improvements in safety, design, manufacturing flexibility and technology leadership are being announced today as the winners of the Boss Kettering Award. These innovations showcase the creative talent of GM's diverse workforce and

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149736571876737592006-06-07T20:10:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.079-08:00

BONY seeks to accelerate innovation through the creation of a new organizational entity, dubbed the Office of Innovation, lead by its CIO. ...... "The Bank of New York Company, Inc., is creating an Office of Innovation to accelerate the pace of product innovation across its securities servicing businesses. The office will be headed by the Company's Chief Information Officer, Kurt Woetzel, who

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149560190816789482006-06-05T19:15:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:36.003-08:00

AMICAS innovates with the release of its performance dashboard for the radiology practice. ...... "AMICAS, Inc., a leader in radiology and medical image and information management solutions, announced AMICAS Insight Dashboards, a future product representing significant innovation spanning the entire Vision Series suite of products and services. This new product will be demonstrated at the

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149473004609427392006-06-04T19:03:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.930-08:00

PLM software support success in the sport of racing ...... "UGS Corp., a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) products and services, announced Marco Andretti driver for the UGS-sponsored Andretti Green Racing team - whose cars are developed with the help of UGS digital product development technology – was named the Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. Andretti Green Racing uses UGS'

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149353703006670032006-06-03T09:55:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.860-08:00

Human Capital Institute sponsors road-show on talent acqusition that positions companies to deploy innovative practices. ...... "In the half-day session, called Talent Acquisition Through Innovation: Early Adopters Will Win the War for Talent, participants will learn about the landscape of new and emerging recruitment tools, including advanced talent sourcing, innovative employee referral,

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149209275988958502006-06-01T17:47:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.788-08:00

Advanced Micro Devices storms the microprocessor industry with a collaborative approach to leadership in innovation. ...... "Building on its innovation leadership, partner support and customer success, AMD announced a wide breadth of initiatives targeted at extending its leadership across multiple facets of the computing ecosystem. AMD released details around its next-generation

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149127629024621262006-05-31T19:07:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.715-08:00

Sum Micro's plan to return to profitability is based on a foundation of accelerated innovation. Jonathan Schwartz announces his plan to revive the slumbering enterprise. ...... "Momentum is clearly increasing around Sun's core technology and channel programs, with Java, Solaris, SunFire and StorageTek platforms all gaining share, said Schwartz. We've worked hard to reinvent the entirety of

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1149043599196994822006-05-30T19:46:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.646-08:00

SAP inks partnership with Tata Consulting to drive innovative application of ERP using services-based approach ...... "In a move that underscores SAP's commitment to partnering to help its customers adopt enterprise service-oriented architecture (enterprise SOA), SAP AG and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) announced an expanded global partnership to enable companies of all sizes to move closer

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148957948440432992006-05-29T19:59:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.575-08:00

Innovation centers combine their efforts to build a collaborative network ...... "Three of Ontario's leading centres for innovation and technology are ushering in a new era of province-wide collaboration to foster innovation, promote the commercialization of research, and support entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies. The MaRS Discovery District (Toronto), OCRI (Ottawa) and Communitech

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148611577389368312006-05-25T19:46:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.495-08:00

Dupont commits to commercializing its innovations in biotechnology to enable revenue growth into the future. ...... "DuPont owns one of the world's largest patent estates in biotechnology, covering both the rapidly growing agricultural sector and the emerging industrial sectors, and currently ranks second among patent holders in this area. The growth potential from the pipeline outlined

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148524307793712332006-05-24T19:31:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.423-08:00

Border security innovation is met with adaptive responses. Fred Burton explores the implications of extending the security fence at the US and Mexico border. ...... "In the realm of alien smuggling, as with terrorism or other crime communities, there is an evolutionary process at work. Each physical security innovation on the part of the government sparks a tactical change on the opposing

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148438687724054962006-05-23T19:44:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.346-08:00

Cooperation is seen as the critical capability for sustaining innovation in the enterprise. ...... "The era of internal competition is dead. In a world where value must be created through innovation, where ubiquitous communications technology has levelled the playing field, where resources are coupled flexibly as needed – co-operation becomes the most critical organisation capability, Gratton

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148350652568358992006-05-22T19:10:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.273-08:00

Right Hemisphere product recognized for innovation in solving business problem and high likelihood of business success. ...... "Both the Microsoft and Consensus awards applied similar base criteria of software innovation, performance, and potential, but were judged separately. The two annual Microsoft award winners are decided by a panel of Microsoft senior staff members. In addition to the

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148251956126508142006-05-21T15:52:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.199-08:00

Charles Lawton hits the nail on the head of innovation in his article on the state of the Maine jobs challenge. The challenge is one of skills, not jobs. Local data shows a shortage of key skills in manufacturing, healthcare, and other industries. Better visibility to the key skills is needed along with a re-calibration of education curricula to deliver the skills supply to meet the demand. .

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148092861429925302006-05-19T19:35:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.126-08:00

Avaya's innovative IP telephony solution is recognized by Frost & Sullivan with its Growth Strategy award. ...... "Avaya Inc. has been recognized with the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Growth Strategy Leadership Award in North America for Avaya one-X Quick Edition, a peer-to-peer Internet Protocol (IP) telephony solution that delivers Intelligent Communications to very small businesses and branch

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1148002331299946592006-05-18T18:30:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:35.052-08:00

Kleiner Perkins supports green technologies through competition for prize and a collaborative innovation network ...... "KPCB also announced the KPCB Prize for Green Innovation, a $100,000 annual prize awarded for the best technology or policy innovation in Greentech. A panel of five independent judges will select and announce the first winner in this fall. This award will encourage

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147922624248059882006-05-17T20:23:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.983-08:00

New Zealand sees science as the key to innovation and a successful economy. ...... "Driving innovation through science: Driving innovation in the New Zealand economy is the focus of a $100 million increase in research and science funding over the next four years, said Research Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey. " ...Via Scoop: Budget 2006: Driving innovation through science ...

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147828401573781762006-05-16T18:13:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.901-08:00

Oce highlights another form of innovation, through differentiating business performance. They are launching technology into their market that would provide a productivity performance breakthrough. ...... "Oce, a global leader in digital document management and delivery solutions, announces that in Booth 2800 at the 2006 On Demand Conference, it is putting the spotlight on innovation at work

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147739172524715732006-05-15T17:26:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.819-08:00

JCB deploys UGS product development technologies to enable its rapid iterative design process for diesel engines. ...... "Predictive techniques and simulations were used to ensure accuracy, avoid re-work and ensure the successful development of the engine. NX's 3D animation sequences enabled the design team to analyse the motion and sweep of the engine parts and data from the NX 3D model

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147646840563270612006-05-14T15:44:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.749-08:00

Small business conference on innovation this week in Louisville Ky ...... "THIS MONDAY: The National Science Foundation and the U.S. Small Business Administration will host the 2006 Spring Small Business Innovation Research Conference Monday through Thursday at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. Information: SBIR Conference Center ... " ...Innovation Research Conference: Small Business: Via

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147402161623769762006-05-11T19:49:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.677-08:00

Project recognized for its innovative technical approach to construction of sustainable buildings. ...... "The Benny Farm project hopes to obtain LEED (Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design) certification as a model of green architecture and the enlightened use of various technological innovations to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, potable water consumption and waste production,

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147312055800338462006-05-10T18:47:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.609-08:00

Kendle makes acquisition to augment its innovative and robust clinical development solutions. ...... "We are excited by this move, which is an important component of our overall growth strategy designed to significantly enhance our global competitive position and accelerate Kendle to a $500 million organization, said Candace Kendle, PharmD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. " ...Growth

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147222531133525632006-05-09T17:55:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.470-08:00

Cummins growth strategy builds on a foundation of technical innovation balanced with geographic expansion and new product introduction. ...... "Cummins continues to take the lead in technology innovation, giving the Company a competitive advantage in providing customers with products that have superior performance, reliability and fuel economy in meeting new U. S. diesel emission standards in

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147135712146183002006-05-08T17:48:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.403-08:00

eBay leaders describe a global business strategy for growth that positions the company to capitalize on the innovation and synergy of its three brands. ...... "Executives demonstrated how the continued focus on innovation enables each of the company's flagship brands - eBay, PayPal, and Skype - to grow as standalone businesses, participate in larger markets, and create entirely new ones.

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147134801407325072006-05-08T17:33:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.319-08:00

Medical Innovation Summit is planned for the Fall ...... "The 2006 Medical Innovation Summit is expected to convene more than 800 top-level industry executives, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and clinicians to focus on the medical, technological and economic trends reshaping the neuroscience market. This marks the fourth year in a row Cleveland Clinic has hosted this international

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1147057475518504562006-05-07T20:00:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.251-08:00

Procurement department's role can improve the product design innovation process, if involved early. ...... "The report points to reduced product costs and up to a 20 percent improvement in time-to-market by best-in-class companies that collaborate with procurement earlier in the design process and make sourcing decisions a higher priority during the early phases of the product lifecycle. In

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1146973797176729482006-05-06T20:47:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.187-08:00

Blue Ridge Numerics receives cash infusion to accelerate innovation ...... "Today's financial investment along with the on-going strategic support of GEF provides Blue Ridge Numerics the working capital and resources necessary to fully realize our business mission, stated Blue Ridge president, Ed Williams. Today we are better positioned to accelerate the rate of innovation to benefit our

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1146794465637166012006-05-04T19:01:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.112-08:00

... "Goldfire Innovator is an integrated software environment that empowers product development engineers to conceive more and better ideas to fuel product pipelines. Goldfire Innovator combines proven solution-generating methodologies with proprietary content and precision access to world-wide technical knowledge to enable users to systematically tackle engineering problems across a product's

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1146705034442133422006-05-03T18:10:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:34.042-08:00

Microsoft and UGS collaborate to enabled innovation in product development through game-changing product lifecycle management PLM software solutions. ...... "Strategic alliance to change the game of how companies create innovative products by delivering the full suite of UGS software solutions on the Microsoft platform. The alliance will help UGS deliver a version of the full suite of its

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1146617959983635492006-05-02T17:52:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:33.970-08:00

3M growth strategy builds on its foundation of innovation and imagination to reinvent its business. ...... "Buckley said the primary component of growing 3M's core is increased focus on existing customers. We'll build first where 3M is strong, defend and expand market presence, and build size and scale, he said, We will also grow through continuous invention and reinvention in our core

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1146534924655672162006-05-01T18:47:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:33.903-08:00

Oak Ridge research team achieves milestone as its new facility generates neutrons that will advance innovations in material sciences. ...... "The Department of Energy's Spallation Neutron Source, located at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has generated its first neutrons. Research conducted at the SNS will lay the groundwork for the next generation of materials research. Scientists believe that

Frank Mnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20310777.post-1146432315957883202006-04-30T14:25:00.000-07:002006-11-01T10:47:33.820-08:00

Fluent partners with PSA Peugeot Citroen to enable its computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software to run on innovative grid computing architecture. ...... "This development in the relationship was initiated by the need to drive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) engineering analysis tools like FLUENT earlier into the design cycle in order to cut vehicle development timescales. PSA Peugeot

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