Technology Intelligence Networks: the Contribution of Intermediaries
A project at the University of Cambridge Centre for Technology Management

Summary

The University of Cambridge Centre for Technology Management has an on-going research program on issues surrounding Technology Intelligence. Technology Intelligence is the process used to identify and capture new technologies which provide the basis for business development. People play a central role in TI systems by establishing external social networks in search of interesting new information and opportunities. The CTM is about to commence a new 1-year project on the Contribution of Intermediaries to TI Networks.

Sensor100 Sponsors will collectively be a member of the Steering Group for the project.

Objectives and Outcome

The project aims to understand how companies can organise their social networks and the role of third parties to help them increase their TI efficiency.

Guidance will be developed to assist companies in optimising their TI efficiency by:

		Understanding the role of networks in TI systems, the problems and solutions in setting up networks and how intermediaries improve TI systems
		Providing criteria to companies on how to select TI systems
		Giving guidance to intermediaries on how to improve their services and organise their business models

Steering Group

A group of industrial partners will provide financial support and serve as a Steering Group to the project. To date, Pepsico, Crown Cork, IXC-UK, Doosan Babcock and Shell have agreed to be Steering Group members.

Sensor100 intends to participate in the Steering Group, and has agreed with the CTM that Sensor100 sponsors will derive the benefits of Steering Group Members:

		Influence the project to address specific needs
		Obtain specific feedback on how they compare to the project findings
		Participate in workshops to disseminate findings at the conclusion of the project

Centre for Technology Management

Research Areas