Technology Assessment
Assessing candidate technologies for a particular business application can be approached analytically, by modelling and simulation, or by live trials and demonstrations. Many cases require a balanced application of all three methods.
The starting point is an appreciation of the business context and operational environment in which the new technology will be applied. From this the potential benefits of the new technology can be deduced, leading to the development of an objective methodology for assessing and scoring each candidate.
A fundamental challenge in technology assessment is obtaining an understanding of the readiness of the technology for a particular application. The time-line to operational maturity depends on the interaction of numerous factors, and it is vital to understand the environmental and business constraints of the application domain.
integrate has a demonstrable track record of technology assessment, and can ensure that your assessment projects take a balanced and cost-effective approach. Our services include:
- developing assessment methodologies
- undertaking quick-look paper-based studies
- modelling and simulation at system or component level
- designing and implementing trials environments
- managing trials programmes
- developing high level designs, system architectures and data schemas representative of an operational system
- deriving the technology maturity trajectory in the application domain
- testing and validating associated business processes
- assessing cultural, behavioural and skills impacts on people
- advising on procurement approaches and costs
