With all the latest fuss about the consumer-focused smart phone applications it is easy to neglect some of the more world-changing implementation of mobile phone technology. A number of innovative smart applications are really transforming the world, along with the drive to smart cities and the nascent machine-to-machine industry. Continue reading…

In her latest article in Forbes Brenna Sniderman presents a study where more than 1,200 executives in Europe across a range of topics and themes have been surveyed with a purpose of defining innovation personalities. Continue reading…

Rob Shelton is the managing director of the San Jose office of PwC, and a student of how organizations can innovate. Examining what drives the best new ideas in organizations, Shelton also has simple questions to break down measuring the often hard-to-quantify aspects of innovation. Continue reading…

The new intelligent fold-up electric car developed by the MIT can be an excellent example of innovation in action, a perfect solution to ease the traffic and pollution problems of large cities, and a potential commerical success! Continue reading…

Every year IBM predicts the future of technology via the IBM 5 in 5 initiative–our forecast of five innovations that will help transform aspects of modern life, making the planet smarter, within the next five years. We assess not just the availability of a new technology but also the likelihood of its large-scale adoption. This year’s predictions: Continue reading…

It is the report (2011) of the Independent Panel on Federal Support to Research and Development. The Panel was asked by the government to provide advice in respect of the effectiveness of federal programs to support business and commercially oriented R&D, the appropriateness of the current mix and design of these programs, as well as possible gaps Continue reading…

The latest issue of Google’s Think Quarterly magazine focus on innovation. It presents big ideas from heads of industry, leading experts and Google’s visionaries — all to help guide your own thinking. The editors hopes this gives you inspiration, insight, and some new ideas of your own. Continue reading…

In this latest article by Barry Jaruzelski, John Loehr, and Richard Holman, published in “strategy+business” magazine, a thorough analysis of the Booz & Company’s annual study is presented. The study shows that spending more on R&D won’t drive results. The most crucial factors are strategic alignment and a culture that supports innovation. Continue reading…

The Innovation Union Flagship Initiative is at the core of the Europe 2020 strategy guiding Europe towards a more competitive, sustainable and inclusive economy. It sets out how Europe will tackle smart growth objectives through a strategic approach integrating research and innovation instruments. Continue reading…

Last month, Booz&Co strategy+business magazine published several articles highlighting ways to improve the success of R&D and reduce the risk of new ventures. Continue reading…