Examine new technologies and partners
Advances in science can enable new product development and improve performance. However, new technologies can also threaten and disrupt established markets. Oakland helps organisations to understand the impact of science and technology developments on their business, equipping them to plan an appropriate response.
By delivering a qualified assessment, from briefings to profiling, of the implications of new science and other technologies, Oakland enables organisations to assess the need for - and extent of - remedial or additional action.
The focus of this service is to identify potential enabler technologies outside the organisation's normal field of vision. Oakland uses structured inventive thinking techniques to shape research programmes that lead to shortlists of candidate technologies. These studies quickly allow organisations to evaluate their technology options and prioritise those that offer best-fit solutions. A more detailed assessment often follows, to evaluate and identify future trends, key drivers, prospective players, likely early adopters and lead users.
This research can include an evaluation of:
Oakland compiles tailored science and technology briefings on specific subject areas to provide a rapid appreciation of emerging technologies that may result in a competitive threat or opportunity. These briefings can also address issues relating to product safety or performance.
Briefing reports typically address:
As an initial scoping exercise, Oakland can identify and evaluate commercial applications for new technologies by:
