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21 Feb

First Responder UAS Innovation Challenge

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Defense & Aerospace Industry, Innovation, Innovation Challenge, Innovation Software, Technology Challenge
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Rewarding Innovation - [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text] NIST UAS 6.0 Stage 2 Winners and the Rise of Open Innovation for First Responders [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="18px"][vc_column_text]The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) UAS 6.0 Challenge, hosted on the Ezassi-powered innovation management platform, has reached an exciting milestone with the announcement of its Stage 2 winners. This innovation challenge, designed to advance wireless data-gathering technologies for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), highlights the critical role of cutting-edge solutions in enhancing first responder capabilities. As we celebrate these innovators, we also aim to inspire other organizations to leverage Ezassi's open innovation software and services to tackle pressing challenges in their industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="24px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Spotlight on the UAS 6.0 Stage 2 Winners [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="18px"][vc_column_text]The Stage 2 winners of the NIST UAS 6.0 Challenge have demonstrated exceptional ingenuity in addressing real-world problems faced by first responders. Their innovations include advanced drone technologies, wireless data systems, and video demonstrations of capabilities that improve situational...

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07 Feb

Innovation and Strategic Growth Trends Survey

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Collaboration Software, Idea Management Software, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services, Technology, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Participate in the 2025 Innovation and Strategic Growth Trends Survey [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text]Innovation is the engine of progress, and companies must continuously adapt to maintain a competitive edge. Organizations in 2025 are navigating AI-driven innovation, open collaboration, and strategic technology scouting to fuel their next breakthroughs. Ezassi’s Innovation & Strategic Growth Trends Survey explores the priorities, challenges, and emerging technologies shaping business strategies this year. By participating, you’ll gain exclusive insights into industry benchmarks and future innovation roadmaps. Complete the survey today—participation is anonymous, but those who provide an email will receive the compiled results to compare best practices across industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Why Your Innovation Strategy Matters in 2025 [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="12px"][vc_column_text]In an era of digital transformation, businesses must strike the right balance between short-term improvements (Horizon 1), emerging opportunities (Horizon 2), and breakthrough innovation (Horizon 3). Our survey explores how companies like yours are investing in these different horizons to drive long-term success. Your participation will help...

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30 Jan

What is Technology Scouting?

by Hunter O'Donnell
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation, Research Services, Technology, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Staying ahead of technological advancements is crucial for corporate innovators aiming to enhance their R&D and innovation programs. One effective strategy to achieve this is through technology scouting. But what exactly is technology scouting, and how can it benefit your organization?[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Define Technology Scouting [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Technology scouting is a proactive approach to identifying, evaluating, and acquiring emerging technologies and expertise from external sources. It involves systematically searching for technological solutions, patents, new research, trends, subject matter experts, and opportunities that solve for an organization's near-term objectives. This process enables companies to integrate external knowledge and adjacent technologies into their internal R&D efforts more effectively." title_tag="h3" width="100%"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Example Report" link="//ezassi.com/technology-discovery-services/smart-packaging-tech-scouting-report/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Ezassi offers Technology Scouting Software and Customized Research Reports by Innovation Analysts. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="" font_weight="" text="Case Study" link="//ezassi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Advancing-NASAs-Technology-Scouting.pdf"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height="42px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] The Importance of Technology Scouting [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Incorporating technology scouting into your innovation...

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08 Jan

What is Business Model Innovation?

by Stephanie Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Innovation Strategy Services, Open Innovation, Technology, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A Guide to Business Model Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="20px"][vc_column_text]Business model innovation is a competitive strategy offering organizations a way to redefine their value proposition, operational structure, and revenue streams. In this guide, we’ll explore what business model innovation entails, why it’s critical for success, and how innovation management leaders can leverage software tools and strategic services to guide transformational growth.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="30px"][vc_column_text] What is Business Model Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_blockquote text="Business model innovation is the process of reinventing how a company delivers value to its customers and captures profits. Unlike product or process innovation, it focuses on altering the framework of business operations, including customer engagement, revenue generation, and cost management." title_tag="h3" width="75%"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_separator position="center" color="#dddddd" width="100%" thickness="2 px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Why It Matters: [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text] Adapts to disruptive technologies Enhances market differentiation Unlocks new revenue opportunities [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][qodef_separator position="center" color="#dddddd" width="100%" thickness="2 px"][vc_empty_space height="30px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Key Elements of Business Model Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]To succeed in business model innovation, organizations must address these core components: Value Proposition...

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16 Dec

Ezassi vs Big 4 Consulting

by Matthew Heim
in Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Big Consulting Houses vs. Boutique Firms for Innovation The Costs and Risks of Making an Uninformed Choice [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text]We all know, and possibly worked with the Big 4 consulting houses, which include PriceWaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, Ernst & Young and Deloitte. These firms have thousands of consultants and are designed to drive high profits through a Matrixed Organization, as well as what is known as a Leverage Model.  Think of the Leverage Model as a pyramid, with the senior-level partners at the top, managers in the middle and associates at the bottom.  As the pyramid would symbolize, there are many more junior-level resources – in fact, they are designed to hold a ratio of between 12- or 15-to-1. Having worked for two of the four big consulting houses at both junior and senior levels, I know that these firms will claim to be able to produce deliverables on virtually any topic or discipline.  Because...

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11 Dec

What is Technology Innovation?

by Stephanie Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Technology, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Technology innovation is creating, enhancing, and applying novel tools, systems, processes, and technologies that drive transformative advancements across various industries. This dynamic process involves leveraging expertise, research, and resources to develop groundbreaking solutions that address challenges, optimize efficiencies, and generate value. From incremental improvements to disruptive breakthroughs, technology innovation is a catalyst for progress and competitiveness. At its core, technology innovation bridges creativity with functionality. It is not limited to inventing new devices or software; it also includes rethinking existing technologies and adapting them to solve emerging problems. This makes it a cornerstone of sustainable growth and a key driver of societal, economic, and industrial evolution.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="10px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][qodef_separator position="center" color="#dddddd" width="100%" thickness="2 px"][vc_empty_space height="10px"][vc_column_text] Why Technology Innovation Matters [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text] Solving Complex Problems Technology innovation enables organizations to tackle pressing challenges, whether improving healthcare access, reducing environmental impact, or enhancing global connectivity. It turns abstract ideas into practical solutions that create tangible benefits for businesses and...

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10 Dec

What is Continuous Innovation? Definition, Examples and Management

by Robyn Silber
in Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Types of Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thriving companies don’t sit back and enjoy their success; they are constantly innovating. It is not always the sensational, market-shifting, disruptive innovations that companies invest in, but the commitment of substantial resources to Continuous Innovation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] What is Continuous Innovation? [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Continuous innovation is an organizational approach of consistently generating, testing, and implementing new ideas across products, services, and processes. It creates a dynamic culture of ongoing improvement, where innovation isn't a one-time event but a perpetual strategic commitment to adaptation, learning, and value creation." title_tag="h3" width="100%"][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-check-circle" font_weight="" text="R&D Reports" link="//ezassi.com/open-innovation-management-services/technology-discovery-market-analysis/"][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text]Innovative organizations allocate resources to adjust, tweak and revise products, services, ideas, and methods to maintain their competitive edge.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/4"][qodef_button size="" type="" hover_animation="" target="_blank" icon_pack="font_awesome" fa_icon="fa-check-circle" font_weight="" text="IDEA BOX" link="//ezassi.com/idea-box-internal-external-ideation/"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height="42px"][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width="1/2"][vc_column_text] The Rules of Continuous Innovation: Adaptability, Learning, and Growth [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]It’s not just companies that are constantly innovating.  The world of competitive...

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05 Dec

From Concept to Reality: Mastering the Innovation Lifecycle with Ezassi

by Stephanie Creech
in Innovation, Innovation Challenge, Innovation Software, Innovation Solutions, Open Innovation
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bringing a groundbreaking idea to life is an exhilarating journey, but it’s also one that requires strategic execution. Whether you’re a startup founder, R&D leader, or innovation manager, the transition from concept to market-ready solution involves navigating a series of interconnected stages. At Ezassi, we specialize in helping organizations streamline the idea-to-implementation process with our suite of Innovation Management Products and Services. Let’s explore how our offerings can elevate your innovation journey and bring your vision to life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Power of Innovation Management [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text]Successful innovation doesn’t stop at ideation—it thrives on meticulous planning, execution, and adaptation. Without a structured approach, even the most brilliant ideas risk stalling. Ezassi’s Idea Management Software, Technology Discovery Software, and Pipeline Management Software help organizations manage every phase of innovation, ensuring ideas are not only generated but also refined, implemented, and optimized for long-term success.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="5px"][vc_column_text] 1. Generating and Refining Ideas Innovation begins with ideation....

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03 Dec

Innovation on the Horizon: The Next 5 Years of Robotics and Industrial Automation

by Dave Jones
in Chemicals & Materials, CPG Industry, Defense & Aerospace Industry, Energy Industry, Enterprise Innovation, Food and Beverage Industry, Innovation, Innovation Software, MedTech & Life Sciences Industry, Technology, Technology Scouting
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Transformative Impact of Robotics on Industry Automation- Revolutionizing Efficiency, Precision, and Innovation Across Sectors [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]Robotics and industrial automation are at the heart of Industry 4.0, revolutionizing manufacturing in recent years. These technologies dramatically enhance versatility and reliability, allowing businesses to adapt quickly to changing demands while maintaining utmost precision and efficiency to streamline operations, reduce downtimes, and optimize resource usage. Robotics are driving productivity and boosting profitability across a wide range of industries.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text] An Analysis of How Robotics Technology is Changing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food and Beverage Industries   Key Impact Areas: Supply Chain Optimization, Predictive Maintenance, Quality Control, Production Optimization, Adaptive Manufacturing [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Technological advances in robotics are helping CPG companies improve accuracy, reduce costs, and maintain consistent quality while meeting increasing consumer demand for product variety and customization. Supply Chain Optimization: Autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) streamline material handling, inventory movement, and packing, while...

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20 Nov

Idea Management as an Innovation Strategy

by Matthew Heim
in Idea Management Software, Innovation, Innovation Software, Innovation Strategy Services
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Strategic Idea Management: Your Edge for Transformative Innovation [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]It is undeniable that innovation is likely the single-most impactful means of staying ahead of the competition. However, generating innovative ideas and turning them into actionable solutions requires more than just creative thinking—it demands effective management of ideas, collaboration, and alignment with strategic goals. This is where idea management software and supporting business practices come into play.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][qodef_blockquote text="Idea management software is a digital platform designed to capture, develop, prioritize, and implement ideas from employees, customers, or stakeholders." title_tag="h3" width="75%"][vc_empty_space height="22px"][vc_column_text]When leveraged effectively using integrated business processes, KPIs and collaboration, it becomes much more than a tool for idea collection—it evolves into a strategic asset that generates business growth, improves efficiency, and enhances organizational culture. Here’s how and why idea management can be a powerful strategic tool across the entire enterprise.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text] Idea Management for Innovation:  [/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height="22px"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Fosters a Culture of Innovation One of...

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