THE ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IN SUPPORT OF INNOVATION IN THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION JOURNEY

For Digital Transformation to occur, it is essential that the processes of innovation and technology management are in operation in the organization.

Technology Management is about knowing how to choose, knowing how to use the most appropriate technology for the business.

Technology Management is a decision-making process aimed at the planned introduction of new technologies and the maintenance of certain technologies, comprising a series of activities such as prospecting, intelligence activities, assessment of innovations, absorption, and monitoring of technologies.

In the context of technology management research, the focus may be on: (i) emerging technologies whose competitive potential is promising; (ii) experimenting technologies used by the most innovative competitors, whose competitive impact is relevant; (iii) key technologies that are technologies embedded in products / services and or production processes, with significant competitive impact via differentiation; (iv) basic technologies whose mastery is essential for the organization to remain in business and are widely exploited by competitors.

Does your ORGANIZATION HAVE A TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT PROCESS IN SUPPORT OF INNOVATION?