Paul Hobcraft

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Recently, I got caught up in some announcement by Siemens, where they announced the acquisition of Mendix, the Low-Code providers, for the explicit purpose to combine Mendix with Siemens MindSphere, claiming it has the potential to cover off all elements of the Smart App Stack. That got my attention.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

For example, Apples core competencies include innovative product design, seamless software integration, and a strong brand ecosystem. Market Positioning Reports Benchmarking against competitors. Monitor and Adapt Over Time Core competencies evolve over time due to market changes, technological advancements, and competitive shifts.

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Idea to Value

MARCH 14, 2025

Built-in AI features within existing software enhance daily workflows. Level 5: Workflow Automation: AI agents and low/no-code platforms automate routine manual tasks. As organizations advance, they begin to leverage AI features built into the software they already use. Level 3: In-App A.I.: Level 6: A.I.-driven

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 3, 2025

These models typically use spreadsheets or software tools to estimate future outcomes based on assumptions like pricing, market growth, customer acquisition, cost structure, and capital expenditures. Financial models help businesses simulate various scenarios, evaluate risk, and assess the financial feasibility of new ideas.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 17, 2025

In an age where word-of-mouth and online reviews influence buying behavior more than ever, tracking and improving NPS is essential for sustained brand growth. Early warning system Identify dissatisfaction before it results in churn or negative reviews. Ignore passives in the calculation, but review their comments for insight.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For example, a software company might benchmark its customer support response times against competitors to improve service quality. Sources can include: Industry Reports Research from organizations like Gartner, McKinsey, or trade associations. Financial Statements Public company reports to compare cost structures and revenue models.

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Acuvate

MARCH 8, 2023

How will the advancements in low-code/no-code platforms and technologies shape the future of Power Apps and its role in empowering citizen developers and businesses to build custom solutions and automate processes? This will help businesses increase their speed to market and drive digital transformation.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 15, 2025

Whether the project involves developing software, constructing a facility, or deploying enterprise systems, the RBS provides a consistent structure for identifying, analyzing, and managing requirements that drive successful project outcomes. Maintain and Update Throughout the Lifecycle Treat the RBS as a living document.

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Leapfrogging

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

For instance, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company can use Competitive Analysis to determine why customers prefer a competitors platform and adjust its own offerings accordingly. Industry Reports & Market Research Use third-party sources like Gartner, IBISWorld, and Forrester. Conduct customer surveys to gather direct insights.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This year, researchers are reporting a two-fold rise in ransomware-led cybercrime. . Patch regularly: Attackers thrive on exploiting known vulnerabilities, and therefore businesses must ensure they update their software regularly as these often contain security fixes. software, hardware, cloud).

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Leapfrogging

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The process includes roles such as the Scrum Master and Product Owner, and events like daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and sprint reviews that help teams stay aligned and focused on delivering incremental value. It involves the whole team and includes tasks such as reviewing the backlog, estimating effort, and defining sprint goals.

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Paul Hobcraft

APRIL 13, 2017

The 2017 report by Startup Genome recently came out (April 5, 2017) You can find it here “ Global StartUp Ecosystem Report 2017 ” which provides a 150-page review of the global state of startups. This report is presenting an evidence-based policymaking engine to guide and accelerate theses startup ecosystem efforts.

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Qmarkets

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In this article, we will explore how CBTW leveraged Qmarkets’ Q-ideate software to support their innovation efforts in new solution development. Q-ideate’s funnel visualization, and advanced reporting capabilities and dashboards therefore played an important part in CBTW’s decision.

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Leapfrogging

MARCH 19, 2025

Why Mullin’s Seven Domains Model is Important Many businesses fail due to poor market selection, weak competitive positioning, or executional challenges. For example, Apple differentiates itself through seamless hardware-software integration and brand prestige. These could include: Unique technology or intellectual property.

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IdeaScale

AUGUST 15, 2017

Over the next couple of months, IdeaScale will be rolling out a suite of new reports alongside improvements to our ability to integrate with Analytics and BI tools. Upgrading our reporting has been a long-held goal of our team and we’re excited to start letting customers get their hands of the Beta version of the new tools.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Everywhere you turn, you stumble across reports on one aspect or another of the energy transformation we are undertaking. The Grid Edge includes the innovative solutions of hardware, software, and business innovation that are enabling smart infrastructure to be installed at or near the “edge” of the electric power grid. degree mark.

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Qmarkets

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In this guide, we’ll explore the key components of idea validation, the frameworks that make it effective, and how dedicated software can transform your process. This step might include: Reviewing technical or operational challenges. Use structured templates or scorecards to ensure consistent assessments across reviewers.

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Paul Hobcraft

JANUARY 9, 2019

The majority of the present software providers fail to grasp this. So why don’t many software providers within innovation provide us this connectivity, so as to make sharing and accomplishing tasks easy? Software providers want to sell licenses, that is their source of gravity, of their measure of success.

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Planview

JANUARY 9, 2025

At the time, many leading software companies already knew how to organize people through a product-oriented mindset. Fast-forward to today, when software development is part of every companys portfolio. View the Executive Summary or Get the Full Report Sources 1 2024 Project to Product State of the Industry Report.

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Business and Tech

APRIL 8, 2022

“There are so many unique and wonderful ways for employers to embrace their new cultures—they can lean on software to enable and foster connection online. For example, Lattice is a great place to build in conversation starters between manager and employees in the weekly check-in report.”. People need to feel secure.

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Paul Hobcraft

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

credit InnoLead and KPMG I have always welcomed the KPMG LLP-sponsored InnoLead benchmarking report; this is for the third year. I received a note from Scott Kirsner , who leads the team at Innolead, and he offered me a chance to read the report before its official release today at 12 PM ET time and suggested I can post anytime, so here goes.

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Business and Tech

JUNE 28, 2023

There’s that basic, time-saving accuracy, and there’s also a ton more you can do in terms of reporting, insights, and analytics.” But those legacy POS solutions are increasingly untenable due to expense and the difficulty of using and maintaining them. Making the leap Wight understands why some business owners still hesitate.

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eZassi

DECEMBER 5, 2024

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. Understanding the Idea-to-Implementation Process 1.

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Leapfrogging

APRIL 1, 2025

Report Findings : Regularly report the findings of your evaluations to stakeholders. Adjust and Optimize : Based on the assessment results and feedback, make necessary adjustments to optimize the use of AI in your organization. This may involve refining processes, updating training programs, or investing in new AI technologies.

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Qmarkets

JULY 11, 2024

However corporate innovation is often the most complex and challenging due to its scale and scope. Many organizations face difficulties in establishing effective innovation programs, often due to misaligned strategies, unclear processes, and inadequate tools. Assess the alignment of these initiatives with evolving business objectives.

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TechEmpower Innovation

MARCH 4, 2024

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. Overall, generative AI is a transformative asset in the software engineering lifecycle, from conception to deployment.

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Business and Tech

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Beyond just building a great software solution, I learned that to build a technology business, it’s critical to figure out how to navigate explosive growth and the need to scale. We used our software before taking it to market. This will make or break you. I became an obsessive study of all things SaaS.

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Qmarkets

JUNE 3, 2021

Idea software helps organizations do this by providing a structured innovation framework that can be launched across an organization. What is Idea Software: The Definition Idea software, otherwise known as Idea/innovation management software, allows companies to systemically collect ideas relating to specific challenges or goals.

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Acuvate

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How will the advancements in low-code/no-code platforms and technologies shape the future of Power Apps and its role in empowering citizen developers and businesses to build custom solutions and automate processes? This will help businesses increase their speed to market and drive digital transformation.

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eZassi

OCTOBER 22, 2017

Choosing an innovation software or platform and seem to make things a bit more complicated while getting started. The right innovation software is key to the success of your strategy. The right innovation software is key to the success of your strategy. Idea Reporting. What should you look for in features? Idea Scoring.

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Qmarkets

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Well also examine the common challenges businesses face during implementation, share effective strategies to bridge the gap between ideation and execution, and discuss how idea management software can accelerate and simplify this journey. In the next section, well explore the role of ideas management software for implementing ideas.

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Paul Hobcraft

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Function one is connect teams to contextual information , much like idea management software today undertakes. Function two is focused on managing configurations across disciplines and functions complexity, often what is (poorly) attempted by portfolio management software. Is this in a cloud?

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Jeffrey Phillips

APRIL 15, 2021

There's a famous saying, attributed to Marshall McLuhan, who is reported to have said - we shape our tools, and then our tools shape us. From the earliest stone axes that were crafted by hand, to the latest software on the web, we create our tools, and then those tools shape who we become.

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Leapfrogging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Students are given a registration code that brings them to a secure area reserved just for their specific class. The software provides instant item analysis to see which topics and skills students are having a difficult time understanding. Exit Ticket is a great tool for assigning tasks and assessing student understanding.

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