Science, Technology, Invention, and Innovation
The role of science, technology, invention, and Innovation is indispensable for our continued prosperity. However, the path of harnessing it is neither linear nor very clear. Hence, there is a…
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Rokon Zaman
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Evolution of Smartphone as Disruptive Innovation
By taking the advantage of economies of scale, scope and externality of software centric innovation, innovators have turned smartphone as a strong force of disruptive innovation.
Invention vs Innovation
Invention and Innovation appear to be the same for many of us. We also use these two terminologies interchangeably. However, there is a distinctly visible fine line between them. The…
Innovation Possibilities of Digital Twins
Digital Twins is the outcome of the fusion of a set of technologies. These are AR, VR, computer vision, IIoT, and low latency wireless connectivity, like 5G. However, this fusion…
Invention and Monopolization of Word Processing
Word Processing has a root in the invention of technology, in the 18th century, for producing the impression of typed characters. It led to the Innovation of typewriters. Over a…
Profiting from Innovation Demands Passion for Winning and Perfecting
Education, R&D, publications, creativity, and patents are important. However, to leverage them in taking ideas to market at profit, culture matters. In fact, profiting from Innovation demands Passion for Perfection,…
Invention and Evolution of MRI
Magnetic resonance imaging is a wonderful life-saving Innovation. It has a very rich scientific base. The initial emergence as a medical imaging innovation demanded two Nobel Prize-winning 50 years long…
Japan Leads being Follower
There appear to be contrasting realities in management culture, the nature of technological Innovation, and Japan's successes. Japanese management takes too long to decide. On the other hand, technology progresses…
Developing Countries to Succeed in Innovation
To attain sustained growth capability, developing countries must succeed in Innovation. However, how to make and measure progress? The ultimate measure is to keep making progress in generating ideas and…
Innovation Possibilities of Neural Implants
Human beings are after a relentless race of performing jobs better with minimum involvement. We are always looking after means of having a higher level delegation of role to machines.…
Software Business Model for Automobiles
As soon as we drive our new car out of the showroom, the vehicle’s value starts diminishing. However, that does not happen for software running on our smartphones. Like the…
Innovation Indices Miss Perfection
Innovation is at the core of sustained economic growth. In addition to natural resources and labor, innovation focuses on generating and adding ideas to products and processes–for making outputs better…