Vol. 1, No. 1. June 30, 2006 (Revised March 23, 2010)
SSN 1932-3018
Introducing Technoscan® Newsbriefs
Positioning this technology in the
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Every executive and investment professional who focuses on corporate growth and survival, heeds technological threats and opportunities. To help executives develop the necessary technological acuity, we offer them a dedicated source of technological knowledge - Atlas of Technological Megatrends.
The Atlas was innitially called the Atlas of Technological Advance.

Its strength is its (i) comprehensive view, and (ii) simplicity. It uses a functional approach to organize knowledge. The central framework is the functionality grid - as illustrated.
The Atlas starts with a one-page view of technological progress, and then explores more detailed trends.
Technology executives use this information to anticipate new technologies for innovation opportunities. Investment professionals use it to judge the technological strength and potential of investment prospects. Policy-makers use it to maintain oversight of their technology portfolios.
To keep the Atlas current, we update it all the time. We systematically work through the functionality grid, and highlight significant innovations. We do this by means of a series of Technoscan® Newsbriefs. These focus on (i) important but unmet needs, (ii) rapid technological advance, (iii) high levels of scientific backing, (iv) growing markets, (v) perceived environmental benefits, (vi) strong social preferences, or, (vii) political support.
At this time Technoscan® Newsbriefs are free to participating practitioners. To receive a copy, click on Subscribe to Newsbrief. The Atlas of Technological Megatrends is available on a consortium basis. Details provided on request.

© Rias J. van Wyk, Editor.